I Want to Save Images to My Computer

    14-Feb-2017
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    Solution

    Follow the steps below to save images and movies on your EOS single-lens reflex camera to a computer.
    IMPORTANT
    • With compact digital cameras and mirrorless cameras, you may not be able to save images with the following methods due to different software or for other reasons.

    1. Saving Images with a Card Reader
    Use a card reader to save images or movies on a memory card to a computer without Canon software or a cable.
    • For details, use the "Reference content/Instructions" link in the table.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution
    ・Card slot/Card reader
    Using a Card Reader or a Card Slot on a Computer to Download Images
    Use a card reader and the OS standard settings for saving images without Canon software or a cable.
    Some cards (types or capacities) may not be compatible with the card slot or the card reader.

    2. Using a USB Cable to Save Images
    Connect the DIGITAL terminal on the camera and the USB terminal on the computer with a USB cable to save images and movies.
    • For details on how to establish a connection, use the "Reference content/Instructions" link in the table.
    IMPORTANT
    Use an interface cable (IFC-400PCU or IFC-200U/500U) to connect the camera to the computer.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution

    ・Interface cable (IFC-400PCU or IFC-200U/500U)
    ・Software (EOS Utility 3.6 and later)
    Downloading still images and movies to a computer using EOS Utility Ver.3.x
    Save images with Canon software and a cable.
    You need to install the software version that is compatible with your camera model.

    3. Saving Images Via a Wi-Fi Connection (Wireless LAN)
    This method enables you to send images from the camera to a computer using the Wi-Fi function.
    • For details on how to establish a connection, use the "Reference content/Instructions" link in the table.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution

    ・Wireless LAN router/a computer with wireless LAN connection support/software (EOS Utility 3.6 and later)
    Using EOS Utility 3.x to Send Images to a Computer (Wi-Fi Function)
    Connect the camera and the computer to the same wireless LAN router and establish a connection.
    You may not be able to establish the connection due to your security settings or other characteristics of your environment.