Canon Camera Connect is an application to transfer images shot with compatible Canon cameras to smartphone/tablet.
By connecting to a camera with Wi-Fi (direct connection or via wireless router), this application provides the following features:
・Transfer and save camera images to a smartphone.
・Remote shoot with live view imaging of the camera from a smartphone.
・Connect with Canon's various services.
This application also provides the following features for compatible cameras.
・Acquire location information from a smartphone and add it to the images on the camera.
・Switch to a Wi-Fi connection from pairing status with a Bluetooth enabled camera.
・Remote release of the camera shutter with a Bluetooth connection.
・Transfer the latest firmware.
*For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website.
https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=cc
-Operating System
iOS 18/26
iPadOS 18/26
-Bluetooth System Requirement
For Bluetooth connection, the camera needs to have a Bluetooth function, and your device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 or later (supports Bluetooth Low energy technology).
-Compatible File Types
JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2, HEIF
・RAW (CR3/CR2) images can be imported as RAW format by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [Yes] from the [Images on camera] setting while connected to compatible model (iOS 12.1 or later for CR3).
・ Importing RAW (.CR2) format is possible with wireless compatible EOS models and some PowerShot models (G1 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II / G7 X Mark II).
・RAW (CR2/CR3) images are resized and imported into JPEG by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [No].
・RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device.
・MOV files and 8K movie files shot with EOS cameras cannot be saved.
・RAW movie files shot with compatible cameras cannot be saved.
・AVCHD files shot with Camcorder cannot be saved.
-Important Notes
・If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application.
・Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
・In the case of using Power Zoom Adapter, please set the Live View function to ON.
・The images may include your personal information such as GPS data. Be careful when posting images online where many others can view them.
・Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details.
Canon Camera Connect Positive Reviews
Love it so farThis is my first ever “real” camera. A canon EOS r100 (which I love) and being able to do everything this app allows me to do with both taking pictures (using it as a remote and changing camera settings which is the best when dealing with astrophotography) as well as being able to import and/or delete things from the memory card without it ever leaving the camera AND save to my phone for super easy sharing; is just absolutely amazing and makes this amateur photographer (who’s not actually great at getting pics off the device they were taken with (they typically just stay there) these features are perfect. Love it.DoubleD~420Version: 3.2.30
Fails to meet basic needs of professional photographersI was hoping to use this app to turn an iPad into a dedicated high-res viewfinder to inspect shots immediately after shooting them, to verify focus, and check for any little details, which often go unnoticed on the small screen on the back of the camera. Unfortunately, this app fails to meet this need in a most frustrating and ridiculous way… Of course, the live view image is significantly reduced in size. This is expected. What surprises me is that after taking the shot, the app insists on displaying a low resolution version of the image and sticking it in this tiny window that cannot be expanded,. And when I click to download the full resolution image, it doesn’t display it! Instead, it offers to open it in another app, or download it to my iPhone Photos. And if I do that, it bounces me away from the Camera Connect app, and when I switch back to the Camera Connect app, it has disconnected from my camera! And so I must renegotiate the camera connection after viewing the full resolution image in another app. This is totally unworkable. This app assumes that I am some kind of social media influencer, not a professional photographer doing critical work. Very unfortunate. I’ll have to stick with desktop based solutions..TrisastranusVersion: 3.1.10
I finally figured it all out!This camera does so much. On vacation and I finally took the time to learn more functions! I love the remote camera mode using your smartphone! It has to be with the same wi-fi area. That’s ok. The sending feature from camera to phone is wonderful. I need to know if it has the ability to do multiple picture uploads. A high quality video is gonna take way too long, & that’s the only bummer. If it had the way of airdrop then this would be gold! Overall, I love ❤️.ApienotsVersion: 3.1.1
Bluetooth rocksI’ve used the predecessor to this app for years to get pics to my phone via WiFi. It was a little clunky but I found pretty easy to set up and use.
This was a rocky start with my new, BT enabled camera. I continued trying to use WiFi and succeeded with difficulty each time, until I finally updated the app and discovered bt feature, then eventually [expletives deleted] had to delete the app and reinstall before I finally made it work.
But now, it’s so much nicer than the old way. No more initiating WiFi on camera, then connecting on phone. Just open app and bt auto-starts the camera connection..AustintreedwellerVersion: 3.2.11
Works Great for importing Photos Quickly!I’ve had my Canon Rebel T6 for a couple year now and I’ve been using this app to import my photos directly to my iPhone. The app is easy to figure out and use! I love that I am able to import the photos to my iPhone and keep the quality of the photos, it’s also very useful to quickly delete any unwanted photos on your camera. I definitely recommend this app whether you’ve had your Canon Camera for awhile or are just starting out with your camera!.MezziMossVersion: 3.1.10
Ease of useThis app is simply very helpful especially for beginners/ amateurs. The importing is fast if you have adequate space on your device. You can preview and delete unwanted pictures from your camera before transferring to device. Unfortunately you can’t preview videos before transferring/ importing. A little difficult to switch networks if you already have one saved to your camera/ app. Overall, easy to use and handy..AlamrocasVersion: 3.1.1
Unable to connect iPhone to my cameraWhen I first installed this app, I was able to communicate my iPhone with my m50 cannon using this app. Now it shows in my WiFi settings that it has connection but quickly looses connection.
Updating the app didn’t work and no setting in my camera have changed. Started off great then out of nowhere things just went south..JOZIUHVersion: 3.2.0
Good but slightly difficultI love that I can easily move my pictures from my camera to my phone or iPad. The only down fall is that for some reason the quick connection never works for me and I have to go through a slightly longer process to get my phone and camera to connect. I’m not sure why it is that way, but I’m used to it now and just treat it like it’s supposed to be part of the process. Honestly I should try to look it up and figure out why but like I said, it’s a habit now..HAP360Version: 3.2.0
LongevityI have been using this app since 2017, and I have always appreciated being able to put my images on a device straight out of camera. Connect has come a long way since then. I do have one question, and it’s in regards to video. Up until very recently I have been able to move videos to a device, and suddenly that stopped. I have the latest version, and cannot figure out why I can’t move these files. Any help would be appreciated..CBD_001Version: 3.1.1
ProblemThis has always been a finicky app. It won’t connect well via wifi to my phone. But after the last update, it won’t connect at all to my phone. The camera does not give a bluetooth option, and the app seems to connect but then won’t give me pictures to download. Anyway, I’m super frustrated, it’s been a few days of me trying, and I’m looking into other options to download pictures. It’s just a bummer I can no longer download them to my phone. Wish the app wouldn’t have been updated..NicoleB228Version: 3.2.0
Easy UseI like to edit my photos on my phone and being able to connect my phone to my camera and download photos is a plus for me. The connection setup is easy, both the phone and camera instructions are very simple to follow, and it only takes a minute or so depending on the speed of your WiFi connection..MHud24Version: 3.2.0
ReviewI normally don’t review apps but I’m kinda impressed with this one. Lot of things I probably would change but it’s free so be it.
Only thing I don’t like is the auto zoom control from my phone. It’s very slow and quirky. It could be because I have an
iPhone 7 se. I love downloading pictures from my camera to tablet or phone quickly and without having to take my tripod mount off. Definitely a gonna keep app.1 old papa bearVersion: 3.2.0
THIS IS SO GOOD!I’m flabbergasted with app! When I would get my pictures off my Rebel T7, I’d have to get my SD card, the drive, a computer, then log into this app on computer, slide a single image at a time over to airdrop, then wait for my phone to receive it. And with this app, I just have to press three buttons! Amazing in sooo many levels! 😆🥹
Thank You Canon!!!.SharkEater900000000Version: 3.2.11
Not continuously updating GPS CoordinatesOngoing issue with GPS Continuously updating with each new location/photoshoot. This is incredibly frustrating as I need to manually adjust the location of photos by copying the coordinates from the map application and pasting them into the photo/photos location. It seems to only mark the coordinates for the first time the app is activated with gps on. I hope the app can be updated to correct this major frustration..JerfariagVersion: 3.1.20
Canon Connect and R5I love having the ability to shoot from my phone. Don’t have to carry a trigger. The best is to move photos from my camera to my phone. Sometimes I am in very remote areas and may not move images to my computer for days or even months. It is so simple..Honest allVersion: 3.2.11
Learning the ropesDabbling my toes into photography and while the app only transfers to phone in jpg format (that I know of, not raw for editing) it is an easy way to get pics directly for texting preprocessed. Slight annoyance at having to reconnect when transferring photos as if ur using other phone apps it will stop mid transfer. Once u get the initial app set up to connect it should get the job done..Yoshi=^_^=Version: 3.1.1
Great when the camera cooperatesThis works wonderful when the iPhone and Camera are cooperating with each other. I wish the WiFi signal from the camera could just be picked out from this program inside of me going to the iPhone’s system program to connect. My camera is the 80D. If I get another camera I hope they would have Bluetooth, that would be so much easier..The Newsome HouseVersion: 3.1.20
Worked but now doesn’tIt worked really well for my IPhone XR to my Canon EOS 1300D. It was just super slow to take photos from my phone through the camera. Now I have a IPhone 15 Pro and the app won’t connect to the camera and I’ve done everything I’m supposed to. I tried googling options, etc and nothing is helping it connect again. Super frustrating since I don’t have a converter or computer..HarmopiavuVersion: 3.1.20
Needs a full screen video functionEven on an iPhone Pro Max the video display is very small. To be used as an effective field monitor this app needs a way to maximize the video to fill the while screen, I don’t need the record button and camera/video toggle to display while recording it is just a lot of wasted space..IcsebacheVersion: 3.1.10
I use mainly for geotaggingI use this app mainly for geotagging. It connects with my R8 and RP quickly to transfer gps location, unlike fujifilm’s app and Fujifilm cameras. My main problem with this app is that it dies after a day or two, so I have to remember to relaunch it. I believe there was an ability to keep this open in the background with previous versions, but the feature went away at some point..Dave's TripleVersion: 3.1.1
Works greatThe app does everythig I need to: connect to camera, view photos, import them in excellent quality and even delete them from camera. It can also export photos to another editing app, which is nice, but I rarely use that.
One thing I would like to see improved are connections. It connects via bluetooth, but needs a WiFi connection to send photos. The bluetooth connection is automatic and always works well for me. But for photo transfer, every time camera starts a WiFi Hotspot and let’s the phone connect to it. That probably takes around 10s which is kind of slow. With a number of clicks on the camera I can make it send photos over my home WiFi, which lets me view the photos immediately. But that requires going to camera’s settings every time. In either case I need to spend 10s before I see the photos.
If it could just use a common WiFi connection by default that would just be perfect! Both my camera and phone are connected to my home WiFi, so why not just use it? I did not notice any difference in speed between this and the camera Hotspot.._AndriyVersion: 3.2.0
Good but needs shutter count!Shutter count please.JohnnypodcastVersion: 3.1.20
Very cool canon is bestBest of best.Amar mnnVersion: 3.2.0
Lost without ThisAbsolute game changer. Shooting and sharing your photos in minutes is absolutely awesome I am not one to take all the time on my PC to fix pictures so this is amazing for me !!! 👍👍.Mach-z-man aka KevinVersion: 3.2.0
I adore this app!!Although I sometimes have trouble with connections, it’s all because of my own doing, not the apps fault!! I adore the ability to shoot from your phone and the clarity of the photos you can download from it!!! 100/10!💕💕.DavolynVersion: 3.1.20
Great product ♥️Best features!!.Hr12376Version: 3.1.20
Connection issuesEvery time I wish to download from my cameras to my iPad, its a nightmare, not so much with my 90D but BIG TIME with my 5D MkIV. It’s ridiculous for a $3500 camera..MbsevansVersion: 3.1.20
Slow…The app is a bit slow overall and looses connection all the time.BacalternVersion: 3.1.20
It’s okI like the app I really do it can sometimes be slow and hard to connect but other then that it’s amazing I recommend.JuliaJoseph16Version: 3.1.10
ProblemMany deconnections in the process..GringoergeVersion: 3.1.10
More SimpleMake it more simple.JsjsieuwjejdndndjVersion: 3.1.10
Good app, just too much trouble connecting.It’s a good app, it just needs easier or more simple way to connect with my cameras.SareboneVersion: 3.1.10
UpdateI think this App needs an update.
Instead of letting me download all the photos from the day, it just keeps spinning like it’s loading and it’s been doing this for days..MandyChart19Version: 3.1.10
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Canon Camera Connect Negative Reviews
App Stopped Connecting to CameraI had used this app successfully for years and thoroughly enjoyed how simple it was to transfer images from my Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II to my iPhone 11 (now running iOS 17.5.1).
Starting, I believe sometime in 2023, the app just abruptly stopped connecting via WiFi, and based on the forums it looks like this issue is pretty widespread. The Bluetooth functions like remote shooting still work fine, so this just appears to be a WiFi connection issue. Perhaps it’s a compatibility issue with iOS operating systems more recent than 17.4, since 17.4 is the compatibility listed in the app summary? I can’t get a straight answer, which has been extremely frustrating.
I’ve tinkered with it for hours, scoured the Canon online forums, and nothing seems to work anymore. I’ve tried it all at this point. Having a camera that doesn’t reliably transfer images to a phone really limits the usefulness of the camera, so I suppose it may be time to look for another brand of camera (or for Canon to fix a substantial problem that’s been plaguing its user community for a long time). Wouldn’t recommend the app or Canon cameras until Canon resolves this issue..Scottime!Version: 3.2.0
I see the same complaints 10 years agoThis app is a complete waste of time. I was so thrilled to upload my photos wirelessly on vaca as a backup. It is cumbersome to figure out, insisted on uploading to google photos and google wanted access to all of my photos. Figured out how to transfer to my iCloud instead (could not tell you how, but I did it). Takes forever, even on my home wifi that is Fast for everything else. The biggest problem is that it doesn't transfer sequentially, neither by date/time or by img #. There are skips, uploads 10 in a row, skips one, 2 more uploaded, skips 10. Then it numbers them with a (2) that puts it all out of order. This is the same complaint from a review from 10 years ago. Why, canon, why? Fix this thing, or don't offer it. I have 3000 photos from a long vacation with intermittent missing photos. I have spent a week trying to figure out which pix are missing. I'm giving up and buying an sd card reader. The positive reviews must be from canon employees. Cannot fully express my disappointment in this app. (Love my Eos R 10, but maybe I should have bought a nikon).DisneyloverandmomVersion: 3.2.11
This app is almost uselessI cannot understand why this app has so many glitches! Every other time I try to connect to my camera it has issues. Either the wifi won’t connect, or the camera won’t connect, or name a new reason. I never had this many issues with the Nikon app and cameras! You would think that Canon would be equal to or better than that. It’s frustrating, it’s time consuming to have to call and get technical help every time, and it’s unacceptable at this level. Fix your app and make them compatible with ALL your products! I have enough issues with my crappy EOS Rebel T7, the least you could do is make transferring photos easy!
Update: with the strength of a thousand suns. I hate this app with the freaking strength of a thousand suns. I reinstalled the app, and now it’s not even let me register my camera (that I’ve already had to register twice because of the issues). I cannot with this. I literally cannot..Cassy12164865424578Version: 3.2.30
Camera never connects to appI absolutely love having the ability to take photos from my camera and putting them on my phone, especially since my computer has stopped working. However, I usually have to spend around an hour at a time just to get the camera to connect to the app just so I can download the photos. It shouldn’t be that hard. My headphones have never had an issue connecting automatically, my soundbar on my tv, any other Bluetooth speakers, I’ve never had an issue using AirPlay to my tv, etc etc. I have two different canon cameras, and BOTH cameras take ages of turning it off, turning it on, changing the settings, etc etc etc over and over and over and over again, for close to an hour each time I try, just to get it to connect to the app. Something needs improved..Caasi.NosnahVersion: 3.2.30
Disappointed at the momentOkay so I’ve had a power shot SX530HS for many years and I’ve never once gotten it to connect to WiFi or my phone. I follow all the instructions exactly and it never works. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong, and I have no idea who to turn too. Maybe I’ll have to ask reddit. This isn’t very user friendly, and I’ve grown up using technology so I really shouldn’t be this confused. But what’s the point in me having a camera if I can’t ever upload the pictures anywhere? I’m so mad and there’s nothing I can do about it. There’s nobody to help you on this app, just some vague instructions that apparently don’t even help. Some customer service support would be appreciated because I really wanna use this expensive camera. It doesn’t deserve to just collect dust. I’m in rage mode to be honest.Sumukhidevi108Version: 3.2.0
Always DisconnectsMy opinion about the Canon App is negative. Whenever the Canon app is used and a call, message, or email is received, clicking on it and returning to the app leads to disconnection from the camera. Reconnection is required afterwards, which consumes a lot of time. I hope there can be a way for Cannon to fix this problem. There are plenty of other apps and Bluetooth Wi-Fi products that don't disconnect when a call or message comes through, allowing you to stay connected. They should find a way to reconnect without going through all the camera options manually. Nonetheless, I appreciate this app as a wildlife photographer because it allows me to take pictures without disturbing the subject by setting up the camera and stepping away. However, when a call or notification appears, I have to physically go back to the camera to reconnect. Canon, please devise a solution..OneofgodsgiftsVersion: 3.1.10
Something else from Canon that stops workingCanon’s response: “Just buy a new canon camera, it should probably work then.” I’ve been trying to connect canon cameras to my phone since the EOS M, and always there’s a problem. It’s faster to drive home, transfer photos to your computer, then email them to your phone, than to wait for the app to connect to your phone, EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAIRED IT AND THE CAMERA IS LISTED IN THE APP!! If, by chance, you do get this app to work, do not update the app, because it 100% will not connect to your camera again. Can we go back to EyeFi SD cards? Other camera companies go way out of their way to make this process really easy, but not canon. Help within the app is useless and online help just quotes FAQs and does address problem. Conclusion: If the app connects to your camera, don’t change anything. If it doesn’t, you’re out of luck..Dr john questVersion: 3.1.10
Worst App EverThis app is terrible. It does not allow me to easily transfer the pictures from my camera to my phone (and it does not let me transfer my videos at all). I have transferred images from my camera several times, but its always an hours long process. I have at least 1000 pictures on my camera that will not transfer to my phone. I work extensively with technology every day, and this app is impossible to use, as it never works like its supposed to. Every time my phone is connected to my cameras wifi (it will show up that its connected to my cameras wifi in the app), the app acts as if its not connected. Please fix this. I have deleted the app and redownloaded it, I have tried different ways to connect my phone to my camera, and nothing seems to be a permanent solution to the app not working properly..Party NoriVersion: 3.1.20
WorthlessI don’t normally write reviews because it’s not worth the time but I made it a special occasion for this app. This is the most worthless app I have ever had and what makes it disappointing is that it is supposed to connect to equipment that cost thousands of dollars that I can’t just get rid of and replace with a company that has an app that actually works so that I can transfer photos to my phone or tablet. The amount of time wasted trying to make this app work when it should take seconds, then to have it not work before you can even download a single photo is ridiculous. It’s an absolute joke and I’m seriously thinking about selling every Canon product I have, take the loss, and invest in a company that can make a simple file sharing app that can actually connect to their expensive equipment..FailUpon!Version: 3.2.30
Worthless. Glitchy. Terrible.On a recent trip, I didn’t have access to my usual set up, so I didn’t have an SD card reader. I tried using the canon connect app, and was frustrated at every turn. It constantly lost connection to my camera, if – heaven forbid – I would dare to switch between connecting to my laptop or my phone, I would have to completely delete a registered device because it wouldn’t reconnect to it again. I remember using this app in the past with great success, so I am not sure what changed. It’s done a complete 180 in quality. Also, I have to agree with some of the other reviews on here: why do it need access to my entire photo library? I just want to get the photos off the camera. You don’t need access my entire photo library.
Incredibly disappointed. Do better, Canon..Chef.jessVersion: 3.2.0
Same poor appI saw a new release for this software, but like every previous version “connecting” to the camera is a matter of pure luck. The instructions NEVER work as suggested. Bluetooth will not connect and the app says it needs WiFi as well. No way to connect. When I have convinced this app to work in the past (and functionality never lasts and you end up in the endless “connection loop” when reconnecting) it was pretty nice. Enjoyed the remote use of the phone controlling the camera. But the amount of fiddling to get there is not worth it. Bluetooth is easy for every other device I have ever connected but this pile of garbage is going to be deleted as soon as I finish this review. AWFUL CONNECTION ISSUES prevent what could be a pretty decent tool from working. FIX YOUR SOFTWARE..Grader PersonVersion: 3.2.30
Problems with ConnectionI feel like every time I go to connect my camera to my phone, it will be connected for about three seconds before it disconnects. Sometimes I won’t even be able to find the camera on the phone, it’s really frustrating. When it does connect though saving the photos can be a problem too, it would be nice to be able to do things outside of the app while they are being transferred. I haven’t been able to save 300+ photos cause I keep on getting mad cause the app wouldn’t stay connected.
When the app does what it’s supposed it’s a good app, but they just need to work on ease of connection..The judgemental freakVersion: 3.1.10
BUY A MONITOR THIS APP IS TRASHThe Canon Camera Connect app is incredibly frustrating to use. Despite following all the setup instructions, it almost never connects to my camera. On the rare occasion it does connect, the connection is unstable and drops as soon as I walk even a short distance away. This makes it nearly impossible to use the app effectively for remote shooting or transferring files.
For an app that’s supposed to enhance the functionality of Canon cameras, it falls far short of expectations. It feels like the app lacks proper optimization, and the Wi-Fi connectivity is simply unreliable. Canon really needs to address these issues to make this app more user-friendly and dependable. Until then, I can’t recommend it..Canon cameraVersion: 3.2.30
Takes over 2min per pic on SX 60Get an SD reader instead.
Until this app updated, it worked very well with my SX60. It is now completely non-functional. I have been unable to upload any videos onto my phone and ONE picture takes over two minutes to upload.
I would have to put my phone out of commission for at least 2 hours just to get 50 photos from my camera onto my phone. This is a new glitch that they have not fixed despite updates. It has been going on for over six months now. I’m not sure why you would want to sabotage your product. I will not be using the app in the future and will look for iOS friendly cameras in the future..PregoodVersion: 3.2.40
Cannot ConnectFirst off, it's really annoying to not be able to do anything in the app until "registering" the camera. Second off, if I am connecting my camera to the app anyway and your app has the ability to get metadata about the device to categorize it, why am I manually selecting what product it is? Third, even after making me tell the app what product I am trying to connect, it still doesn't do the job! I turn WiFi off and back on, I enter the pairing mode on the camera, and I connect my phone to the hotspot. This is after a successful connection with my iPad, as well. Seems to me the app isn't reliable, and software usability isn't Canon's strong suite..TaylrbrwrVersion: 3.1.20
Won’t stably connectIt used to work very slowly, but now it pretty much stop working probably due to the update. Loading take forever, and the connection would disconnect suddenly. I spent 40 min but had only one photo successfully transferred to my phone today, and yesterday was 1.5h for 3 photos. Even in the past when the older version worked (unpleasantly slowly), I was wishing I could let it transfer in the backstage while I can say browse websites at the same time. Nope, once I switched to another app, the connection was lost. Because of this app I hate Canon and will not invest in Canon when I have the budget or the current camera stops working..CheeryinmayVersion: 3.2.11
Really, really hard to useYou need a PhD in dumbfuddling to use this app. Part of the problem is my Rebel T7’s bad interface and the other is the this seemingly disconnects from the phone every time you complete an upload from the camera’s memory card to this app. I had to get help from my techno-geek 15 year old son on how to get this set up the first time. Based on the reviews of the camera, I may be one of a very T7 owners having this issue, but given this is, other than removing the memory card and inserting into your computer’s card reader, the only way to get your pictures onto your phone or tablet, I am stuck with it..Songbear20147Version: 3.1.20
Not for the privacy-waryI wanted to use for copying camera photos to the phone wirelessly. Functionally it seems OK. But I was surprised how many permissions it asked for; first the license agreements, then one request after another.
I’d happily use the app if it did what it could with limited permissions. And some permissions have technical reasons for them - it can’t connect to the camera at all without permission to “view devices on local network.” As for “Precise location” … maybe? But it smells fishy.
I gave up on the app after it asked for unlimited access to my phone’s photo library. I refused, and the app actually crashed. I restarted it and gave it access to a new sub-album. Nope - it wanted everything. It wouldn’t even copy a photo to the clipboard unless I let it read every photo on my phone.
So I uninstalled it. It’s probably innocuous, just developer naïveté, but not worth the risk..Likes apps that just workVersion: 3.2.30
Terrible but no choiceTwo stars because at least I end up with my photos/videos transferred. This app is only good for transferring photos from the canon device to the desired smartphone. Anything I want to transfer a video that is 1 minute or longer I am waiting about 10 minutes. It disconnects from the wifi many times therefore interrupting transfers and takes forever for videos. It is unfortunate because I love my canon camera and the quality produced but this app causes more stress and frustration than good. Canon- do better!!!.Sabssab123Version: 3.2.0
Embarrassingly bad appI was expecting very little when I saw how overwhelmingly negative most reviews are, but I was still shocked by how non-functional this app is. Live view shooting from the phone is so extremely laggy and constantly freezes (even with excellent wifi reception and keeping my phone and camera less than 2 feet apart) that it's basically useless and the camera will randomly disconnect from my phone for absolutely no reason.
Canon must be paying for all these 5 star reviews for the rating to be this high, because basically every written review is tearing it to shreds..Zombielove123Version: 3.1.20
Recent Update Broke Direct Wi-Fi ConnectivityI’ve been using this app with my EOS R with out issue until today. Looks like a recent update broke the app’s ability to direct WiFi connect my iPad Pro to the EOS R - does’t matter if I select the camera’s wifi before or after launching the app. Found that I can connect using Bluetooth, then letting the app connect via Wi-Fi. Only issue is my RAW files appear color swapped(?) in the default photos app… files are fine once imported to Affinity Photo.
Before the recent update I had no issue connecting directly via Wi-Fi, or importing raw files. Please fix Canon!.SoperrepoSVersion: 3.1.1
Doesn’t work anymore after the recent updateThis app worked SUPER well and fast……until they did an update this year. Now it won’t work at all. Occasionally, it will connect but after like half an hour of going back and forth. Once you finally get it to connect to your camera, it won’t connect anymore unless you delete ALL your previous settings and spend another who knows how long trying to get it to connect again. After whatever update they did, it’s completely useless. Terrible. Canon, you need to fix this!!!!!!!!.--mandie98Version: 3.1.10
On requiring ‘canon id’The app indicates that in an upcoming update a canon id will be necessary to communicate product news (spam) and information about firmware updates, that could be indicated on an added cameras in the current app. This is an unnecessary outreach and a privacy liability. I have no interest or need to providing personal information to Canon. I love my Canon cameras I own and I don’t see why Canon needs more than that. What’s next? Subscriptions to unlock functions on cameras we already own? I just hope the app keeps working to transfer photos to the phone and remote operation..ArloyolaVersion: 3.2.40
Privacy concernsThe app does would it says it will do but you have to give the app access to your entire photo album in order to import photos.. why do you need access to every picture and video I ever took just for me to get one photo of my camera. Also in the user agreement they explicitly say that google analytics will be place on images use in the app. I agreed to that thinking just the images on my camera but now you want every image on my phone or the app is useless. Will delete this and find another way to get photos off my camera 🤦♂️.AdpioneerVersion: 3.2.30
Can’t connectI have used this app for several years my camera has always been connected to this app now all of a sudden it will not let me connect my camera at all I have a rebel EOS Rebel T7
For some reason now it doesn’t recognize my camera or anything when I try to connect it it does not work.
I have tried removing the app and reinstalling it with no success. I am a professional photographer and it’s frustrating not to be able to download pictures so I can edit and give to the person who I took pictures for..AsffccgVersion: 3.1.20
Worst App I’ve ever usedThis app does nothing it says it will do. Had a Canon t8i and struggled but managed to make it work, occasionally. Upgraded to a Canon 90D and it simply won’t connect. Tried every night for 6 nights and it accidentally connected a couple of times, but basically it simply doesn’t work. Disgusted Canon customer!!!! My next camera will be a Nikon because of this app, and the fact, after reading all of the negative reviews Canon hasn’t bothered to fix it, telling me they could care less about me as a customer. Done with Canon!!!!!.Raym1716Version: 3.1.10
Won’t connect IPhone 13 IOS 16.5I’m not sure if this is on Apple or Canon, but my IPhone 13 with IOS 16.5 WILL NOT connect using this app and it’s very frustrating. I have tried everything under the sun to get it to connect and nothing has worked. My husbands Motorola phone and my Old iPhone will connect so it’s not the camera. I’m wondering if the new IOS update is causing issues because it is switching back from cellular to wifi depending on what connection is better. I’ve also disabled that feature and still nothing works..Marie97!Version: 3.1.1
Second attempt requesting update!Cannot use the app until it is updated to be compatible with IOS 17.5.1. Please update!! I used this app for years and it suddenly stopped working months ago. Now my pictures are held captive with no way to transfer- I have no computer to use the add card to retrieve them. After researching and nearly throwing the camera and phone out the window in frustration, I found that the app isn’t compact with IOS 17.5.1 - it’s last update was to 17.4. Please get this fixed so my pictures can be freed!!.Over notifiedVersion: 3.2.0
Constantly disconnects, remote shootingMost frustrating thing ever. I can see that the app can do a lot, but it won’t let me adjust settings completely, I cannot put it on continuous shooting and it constantly disconnects and super frustrating to try and use this for such things as self portraits. I don’t know when else I would even want it. Very disappointing. I’m only standing 15 feet away from the camera. And I am still in Wi-Fi range for my house too. Whatever..Disappointed & grossed outVersion: 3.1.10
A horrible consumer appI have endlessly tried to connect an Sx740 HS camera to this app for no other reason than to import them to an iPhone. It only seems to work - once - after I delete and register the same phone. It can’t connect to my home WiFi network, or it can’t but can’t find the camera, or it spins endlessly trying to import a single photo. A terrible product, unless you want to waste hours of your life watching this app fail repeatedly to make a simple connection to an iPhone. Absolutely hate it..Djh98765432123456789Version: 3.2.11
DéconnectionCe déconnecte toujours.Lauri4411Version: 3.2.0
Sweet Pics, App has Horrible connection issuesThe Canon Connect App is pretty horrible.
Have to get lucky to have it connect to my iPhone. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not a chance. And I use over a 100 apps and im in a Tech Company..TallJohn6ft5Version: 3.2.0
I was connected but now I’m notIt’s not letting me connect.SherpamoVersion: 3.2.0
Rarely worksEvery update makes the chances of connecting slimmer and slimmer seemingly. This Wi-Fi feature was a selling point for me, considering the app never works when I need it to- at this point it straight up false advertisement..Bruh10199997777Version: 3.2.0
Connection nightmareEven following the instructions, it wont connect! Lost half an hour of my precious time!.LeBar0nVersion: 3.1.20
Great concept, horrific executionThis app is incredible in theory, but the lag is so unbearably bad and it freezes ALL the time on your phone which makes it almost entirely unusable. extremely frustrating bc the concept is so useful but they did such a terrible job executing it..NATALlEVersion: 3.2.30
App not longer workingUsed to worked, not anymore. You can’t connect your iphone to the camera.MsaleeeeVersion: 3.2.30
Won’t connectMy camera won’t connect to my phone no matter what I do.Dbone84Version: 3.2.30
Absolute $#*!This app is not reliable at all. Never has been. When the app logo changed, I thought perhaps Canon had upgraded the major glitches in this app, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. I am only rarely successful in connecting the app on my iPhone 15 to my Canon80D for remote shooting and image viewing. Half the time, it refuses to connect, holding connection for a fraction of a second before eliciting an error notice. It is to the point that I have to clear the settings on both ends and set up the app as if doing so for the first time (new network name, new PW, etc.). I would like to see this app work more reliably. I thought I could be done with physical remote controls, and I would like to better be able to download images onto my phone..Gina_rbVersion: 3.2.30
App usabilityThis is a horrible app. No matter if I try to do this over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, I end up having to attempt it for five times before I can actually get photos transferred over. It is not user-friendly at all..SophieR1XXXVersion: 3.2.30
Upgrade shmupgradeCan no longer connect to my PowerShot sx60hs. Now I have no way to move photos to my iPad..SlushypantsVersion: 3.2.30
GPS not updating when iPhone screen is lockedI recently noticed that the GPS location data on my R5 I was incorrect for many of my images. Apparently, the Camera Connect app is not updating its location information when the iPhone screen is locked (the app doesn’t seem to be running in the background).
This may initially go unnoticed and is extremely inconvenient; all the more so given that the V2 version worked perfectly.
Please resolve as soon as possible..R5 in MontrealVersion: 3.2.11
App used to work for me- not anymoreUnable to connect camera to iphone.StarxhsbyxhjscVersion: 3.2.11
Disconnects while transferring imagesKeeps on disconnecting from my canon 80D while it’s transferring images to my iphone 14 plus and Iphone 7 Plus. Used to be a great app. Now everything is going slack. Sad cause this is only app that transfer photos from canon cameras..2012***Version: 3.2.11
Canon R10Difficile de garder la connexion. Décevant. Bluetooth « inutile ».DanaRaymVersion: 3.2.11
Can not connectDoes not let me connect.Billel seriaiVersion: 3.2.11
BugElle c’est supprimé seule de mon téléphone j’ai pris full de temps a retrouver l’app pcq ya rien de clair et impossible maintenant de connecter l’appareil au téléphone l’application marche pas!!!.SafiniplusVersion: 3.2.11
Connection is unstableI’ve been connecting through Bluetooth for years to my Canon 6D Mark II. The app updated and suddenly the connection is very unstable. Takes forever to connect if it connects at all.
Fix your connection bugs. The proper version of the software was fine..LisaB9999Version: 3.2.11
I want to use this app but it doesn’t have my cameraWhere is PowerShot A1400 HD?.Sofia🦊🐕Version: 3.2.0
App won’t openI had this app for about a few months now, but now I can’t even open the app on my phone anymore! I still like the app, and I used it to download pictures off my camera, but now I can’t even open the app!.Faith_gamerVersion: 3.2.0
Frustrating at the best of times.9 times out of 10 This app will not connect. Not to my phone or ipad. I have followed step by step instructions. Watched YouTube videos which give instructions that do not match the camera settings. I reset the settings and delete the app and then download it anew. Every once and a while after that it will randomly connect. It has no rhyme or reason and it makes no sense that the technology just doesn’t work smoothly..DonglezwepticVersion: 3.1.20
Doesn’t work with R7This app worked the first few times I used it but I’m no longer able to connect my phone to my R7. I’ve tried resetting, forgetting, everything and still won’t connect..IlililililililoliliVersion: 3.1.20
Canon cameraI have a canon camera powershot elph 530 hs, this app doesn’t support that camera. Whats the point of the camera having built in wifi if i cant use it????.UsernameunknownrateeVersion: 3.1.20
JPEGI can’t see the photos that I took in JPEG !!.SuperdupertomVersion: 3.1.20
Fix UpdateEver since this update my phone wont connect to my camera. The wifi instantly switches as soon as i go back to the app or if its connected it wont load to allow me to access my photos. I tried downloading the app on my ipad and it wont let me register my camera. Please fix this issue. App has never done this until this update..LexibanoVersion: 3.1.20
Sus‼️Never trust an app that REQUIRES to have full access to your gallery⛔️.ArashPVersion: 3.1.20
CompliquéTrès compliqué et on doit prendre le n abonnement pour transférer nos photo sans problèmes c’est vraiment absurde.FredMawVersion: 3.1.20
App stopped workingThis app was great for me for a few years but I have not been able to use for at least the past 8 months even though my phone was all the updates and space etc. I have deleted and reinstalled but it’s still a no go. Disappointed.RCpinky65Version: 3.1.20
ProblemConnection issues.UbejenenVersion: 3.1.10
Glacial photo transfer speed on iPhoneI use Photo Connect for both my iPhone and iPad. The iPad’s transfer speed is pretty good; however, the iPhone transfer speed may as well be dial up. For example, 30 photos took almost 30 minutes to transfer. This was a consistent issue for both my old iPhone 11 and my current iPhone 13.
I’ve read online, some people say there is a chip set issue. I’ve deleted the app and reinstalled it numerous times. I’ve reset my iPhone numerous times. Nothing fix this. For Canon, this shouldn’t even be an issue. There are many other apps that transfer large data and have no problems. My rudimentary dash cam app can transfer 4K video files faster than this app! Come on Canon, fix the transfer speed on iPhones, it’s 2024!.Dave ChennerVersion: 3.1.10
The worst.My god what a horrible app. Complete garbage..LatrickVersion: 3.1.10
ConnectionIt’s unbelievable that an app of such poor quality is out there..RangerhillVersion: 3.1.10
Slow, clunky.Maybe I’m using it wrong but having to press 7 + buttons to connect the camera to my phone seems ridiculous.Anonymous 777mmmVersion: 3.1.10
It WAS okayIt was a good app until you updated it, it doesn’t even have my camera model to register it, so it doesn’t even work,,, i have a powershot elph 320 hs and it’s not even there,,,.RenspeasVersion: 3.1.10
Wow.It’s astonishing how bad this app is..Jeff_KWVersion: 3.1.10
Too ComplicatedToo Complicated.ImRegretVersion: 3.1.10
Difficult to useDifficult to locate anything. Not able to use unless camera is on. So you can’t actually have the camera images saved in the app..Cal_6Version: 3.1.10
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