- Android
- iOS
Downloading Selected Pictures
Select pictures for download to the smart device.
Unsupported Formats
- TIFF pictures on the camera are not available for download.
- Depending on the camera, NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures may not be available for download. A list of the cameras that support download of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures can be found here.
- Movies cannot be downloaded from SnapBridge-compatible cameras that are not Wi-Fi equipped.
- SnapBridge cannot be used to download AVI movies (movies recorded with the COOLPIX A300).
- Movies over 4 GB in size are not available for download.
Downloading NEF/NRW (RAW) Pictures
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NEF/NRW (RAW) files are large and take time to download. A confirmation dialog will be displayed when 10 or more NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures are selected for download. Tap OK to begin.
- A maximum of 100 pictures can be downloaded at a time.
The RAW Icon
NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures are indicated by a icon.
Disabling Auto Download
To disable auto download, select Auto link in the tab and slide the Auto download switch to
(off).
Wi‑Fi
The following are unavailable when the camera and smart device are connected via Wi-Fi:
- Features accessed via Auto link in the
tab (auto download and clock and location data synchronization)
- The Create a Nikon ID account option in the
tab
- The Nickname option in the SnapBridge menu
- Bluetooth remote control
To use these features, terminate the Wi-Fi connection. If you connected in Wi-Fi mode, exit Wi‑Fi mode and pair the camera and smart device via Bluetooth.
Downloading Pictures One at a Time
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The procedure differs depending on whether the camera is currently connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi mode: Tap Download pictures in the
tab. SnapBridge will display the pictures on the camera memory card; proceed to Step 2.
Bluetooth connection (indicated by a
icon): Tap Download pictures in the
tab.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge and is equipped with Wi-Fi, you will be prompted to switch to Wi-Fi; tap OK to connect via Wi-Fi. SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card once a connection is established.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge but is not equipped with Wi-Fi, SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card.
Pictures Taken with Other Cameras
If the memory card contains pictures taken with other cameras, an error may be displayed when you attempt to view the thumbnail list, in which case the pictures will need to be deleted. Before proceeding, be sure to copy to a computer any pictures you might wish to keep.
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Tap an image to display it full frame.
Display Options
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Use the menu at the top of the display to navigate the folders on the camera memory card.
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Some cameras allow you to filter images by folder, file type, or other criteria. The options available vary with the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
: JPEG files
: RAW files
: Movies
: Folders
: Protected images
: Rated images
Viewing Pictures Full Frame
When a picture is displayed full frame, you can zoom in and out using pinch in and pinch out gestures, flick left or right to view other images, or tap
to view information about the current picture.
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Tap Download.
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You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.
The following dialog will be displayed while download is in progress.
Movies
Movies are downloaded at their original size.
Downloading Multiple Pictures
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The procedure differs depending on whether the camera is currently connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi mode: Tap Download pictures in the
tab. SnapBridge will display the pictures on the camera memory card; proceed to Step 2.
Bluetooth connection (indicated by a
icon): Tap Download pictures in the
tab.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge and is equipped with Wi-Fi, you will be prompted to switch to Wi-Fi; tap OK to connect via Wi-Fi. SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card once a connection is established.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge but is not equipped with Wi-Fi, SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card.
Pictures Taken with Other Cameras
If the memory card contains pictures taken with other cameras, an error may be displayed when you attempt to view the thumbnail list, in which case the pictures will need to be deleted. Before proceeding, be sure to copy to a computer any pictures you might wish to keep.
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Tap and hold a thumbnail, or tap Select.
Display Options
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Use the menu at the top of the display to navigate the folders on the camera memory card.
-
Some cameras allow you to filter images by folder, file type, or other criteria. The options available vary with the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
: JPEG files
: RAW files
: Movies
: Folders
: Protected images
: Rated images
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Tap the
icon to select pictures. The
icon will change to
to show that the picture is selected; to deselect the picture, tap the icon again. The total number of pictures currently selected is shown at the top of the display.
Tap
to select all pictures in the folder chosen in the folder-selection menu (or, if All folders is selected, all pictures on the memory card). Tap the
icon to deselect all pictures. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture full frame. You can still select or deselect images by tapping
or
while pictures are displayed full frame.
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Tap Download.
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You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.
Movies
Movies are downloaded at their original size.
When download starts, the display will switch to the
tab, where a progress indicator will be displayed. When download is complete,
will appear next to the
tab.
The Progress Indicator
A progress indicator showing the number of pictures downloaded and the total number of pictures selected appears in the
tab during download.
Unsupported Formats
- TIFF pictures on the camera are not available for download.
- Depending on the camera, NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures may not be available for download. A list of the cameras that support download of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures can be found here.
- Movies cannot be downloaded from SnapBridge-compatible cameras that are not Wi-Fi equipped.
- SnapBridge cannot be used to download AVI movies (movies recorded with the COOLPIX A300).
- Movies over 4 GB in size are not available for download.
- The SnapBridge app may be unable to download movies recorded at a frame size of 3840 × 2160, depending on the smart device and iOS version.
Downloading NEF/NRW (RAW) Pictures
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NEF/NRW (RAW) files are large and take time to download. A confirmation dialog will be displayed when 10 or more NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures are selected for download. Tap OK to begin.
- A maximum of 100 pictures can be downloaded at a time.
The RAW Icon
NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures are indicated by a icon.
Disabling Auto Download
To disable auto download, select Auto link in the tab and slide the Auto download switch to
(off).
Wi‑Fi
The following are unavailable when the camera and smart device are connected via Wi-Fi:
- Features accessed via Auto link in the
tab (auto download and clock and location data synchronization)
- The Create a Nikon ID account option in the
tab
- The Nickname option in the SnapBridge menu
- Bluetooth remote control
To use these features, terminate the Wi-Fi connection. If you connected in Wi-Fi mode, exit Wi‑Fi mode and pair the camera and smart device via Bluetooth.
Downloading Pictures One at a Time
-
The procedure differs depending on whether the camera is currently connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi mode: Tap Download pictures in the
tab. SnapBridge will display the pictures on the camera memory card; proceed to Step 2.
Bluetooth connection (indicated by a
icon): Tap Download pictures in the
tab.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge and is equipped with Wi-Fi, you will be prompted to switch to Wi-Fi; switch to Wi-Fi as described here. SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card once a connection is established.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge but is not equipped with Wi-Fi, SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card.
Pictures Taken with Other Cameras
If the memory card contains pictures taken with other cameras, an error may be displayed when you attempt to view the thumbnail list, in which case the pictures will need to be deleted. Before proceeding, be sure to copy to a computer any pictures you might wish to keep.
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Tap an image to display it full frame.
Display Options
-
Use the menu at the top of the display to navigate the folders on the camera memory card.
-
Some cameras allow you to filter images by folder, file type, or other criteria. The options available vary with the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
: JPEG files
: RAW files
: Movies
: Folders
: Protected images
: Rated images
Viewing Pictures Full Frame
When a picture is displayed full frame, you can zoom in and out using pinch in and pinch out gestures, flick left or right to view other images, or tap
to view information about the current picture.
-
-
Tap Download.
-
You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.
The following dialog will be displayed while download is in progress.
Movies
Movies are downloaded at their original size.
Downloading Multiple Pictures
-
The procedure differs depending on whether the camera is currently connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi mode: Tap Download pictures in the
tab. SnapBridge will display the pictures on the camera memory card; proceed to Step 2.
Bluetooth connection (indicated by a
icon): Tap Download pictures in the
tab.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge and is equipped with Wi-Fi, you will be prompted to switch to Wi-Fi; switch to Wi-Fi as described here. SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card once a connection is established.
- If the camera supports SnapBridge but is not equipped with Wi-Fi, SnapBridge will display the images on the camera memory card.
Pictures Taken with Other Cameras
If the memory card contains pictures taken with other cameras, an error may be displayed when you attempt to view the thumbnail list, in which case the pictures will need to be deleted. Before proceeding, be sure to copy to a computer any pictures you might wish to keep.
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Tap Select.
Display Options
-
Use the menu at the top of the display to navigate the folders on the camera memory card.
-
Some cameras allow you to filter images by folder, file type, or other criteria. The options available vary with the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
: JPEG files
: RAW files
: Movies
: Folders
: Protected images
: Rated images
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Tap the
icon to select pictures. The
icon will change to
to show that the picture is selected; to deselect the picture, tap the icon again. The total number of pictures currently selected is shown at the top of the display.
Tap Select all to select all pictures in the folder chosen in the folder-selection menu (or, if All folders is selected, all pictures on the memory card). Tap Deselect to deselect all pictures. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture full frame. You can still select or deselect images by tapping
or
while pictures are displayed full frame.
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Tap Download.
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You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.
Movies
Movies are downloaded at their original size.
When download starts, the display will switch to the
tab and the following message will be displayed (to hide this message in future, tap Do not show this message again; a
will appear in the check box).
The display during download is shown below. When download is complete, the download indicators will clear from the display and a
icon will appear in the
tab.
The Progress Indicator
A progress indicator showing the number of pictures downloaded and the total number of pictures selected appears in the
tab during download.