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To transfer DJI video to a PC, copy it either by connecting the aircraft with a compatible USB data cable or by removing its microSD card and using a card reader. First identify where the footage is stored: supported models may expose internal storage and the card separately, and not every DJI aircraft has the same storage or ports. Keep the original files until you have checked the PC copies.
Before you transfer, locate the footage
DJI aircraft differ in storage and connection behavior. Check your model’s instructions and determine whether the video was recorded to internal aircraft storage or to an installed microSD card. DJI’s export guide describes InternalStorage and SD_card folders for the models it covers; do not assume those names or both storage locations will appear on every aircraft. DJI export guidance
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Make sure the PC has enough free space for the files you plan to copy. If you are connecting the aircraft directly, use a data-capable cable that fits the aircraft and computer. DJI specifies USB-C in its guidance for certain covered models, but the correct port and connection steps are model-dependent. DJI model connection guidance
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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsMethod 1: Copy video over a USB cable
- Power on the aircraft if required by its model instructions, then connect it to the PC with a compatible data cable. Use the aircraft’s specified port; USB-C applies only to the models covered by DJI’s relevant instructions. DJI connection instructions
- Open File Explorer on Windows and look for the connected aircraft or its storage. On models covered by DJI’s export guide, the available locations may include
InternalStorageandSD_card. Open the location where the footage was recorded. DJI file-export guide - Open the video folder, select the files you want, and copy them to a clearly named folder on the PC—for example,
VideosDJI2026-10-10-flight. DJI’s backup instructions identifyDCIM, commonly includingDCIM/100MEDIA, as a location for photos and videos; folder layout can vary by model. DJI backup instructions - Wait for the copy to finish, then open a few transferred files from the PC to confirm they play and have plausible file sizes. Leave the source footage in place until you have verified the copy.
Method 2: Copy video with a microSD card reader
- Turn off the aircraft and remove its microSD card according to the model’s instructions.
- Insert the card into a compatible reader, then connect the reader to the PC. If the card is not detected, check that it is seated correctly and that the reader supports its card format.
- In File Explorer, open the card and locate the video files, often under a DCIM folder. Copy them to a folder on the PC, then open some of the copied files to verify them.
- Eject the card safely in Windows before removing it from the reader. Keep the files on the card until you have confirmed the PC copy.
DJI documents both direct aircraft connection and card-reader copying as computer-export options. The reader method avoids connecting the aircraft; the cable method avoids removing the card and may provide access to internal storage on supported models. Neither method is guaranteed to be faster for every setup. DJI export options
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Why QuickTransfer may not solve a PC transfer
DJI QuickTransfer is a supported-model smartphone workflow, not a universal way to copy files directly to a PC. DJI says smartphone export supports H.264 video; H.265 video requires a computer for export. If you need the original files on a PC, use the cable or card-reader method rather than relying on a phone preview or app cache. DJI QuickTransfer and export guidance
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Copying footage to the PC is not the same as having a second backup if the only copy is then erased from the card. DJI’s backup guidance recommends copying the DCIM folder to a local drive or other storage medium, and notes that DCIM/100MEDIA is a common location for photos and video. Its QuickTransfer troubleshooting also advises backing up photos and videos before formatting a microSD card. DJI backup guidance DJI card-formatting guidance
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For a safer handoff, keep the card or aircraft originals until you have checked the PC files and, if the footage matters, made a second copy on separate storage. Follow your aircraft’s instructions for battery level and connection before copying; DJI’s backup guidance calls for sufficient aircraft battery and destination capacity.
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