I Want to Save Images to My Computer (EOS 80D)

    10-Feb-2016
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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 method due to different software or for other reasons.

    1. Using a Card Reader or a Card Slot on a Computer to Download Images
    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
    • Some cameras do not come with USB cables.
    • If you do not have a USB cable, buy one separately.
    • With EOS single-lens reflex cameras, you can use the following 3 types of USB cables.
     - USB cable for the [Mini-B] camera terminal (IFC-200U / IFC-400PCU / IFC-500U)
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution

    ・USB cable for the [mini-B] camera terminal
    *The cable types that you can use depend on the device model. Refer to your camera's user manual.
    ・Software (EOS Utility 3.4 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 3.4 and later)
    Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) (EOS 80D)
    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.