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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.
Videos cannot be downloaded from SnapBridge-compatible cameras that are not Wi-Fi equipped.
You may be unable to download videos depending on their format and the settings used to record them.
Videos over 4 GB in size are not available for download.

Downloading NEF/NRW (RAW) Pictures

NEF/NRW (RAW) files are large and take time to download. A confirmation dialog may be displayed if Original format is selected to download multiple NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures at their original sizes. 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, clock synchronization and location data)
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
Downloading Multiple Pictures

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; 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.
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.
  
  Sort by date
  
  Choose whether pictures are listed by date of recording and if so, whether they are sorted in ascending or descending order.
  
  File
  
  Choose whether to view only photos, only videos, or both. Photos can also be filtered by file type (JPEG/RAW).
  
  Folder
  
  View pictures in a selected folder, or choose All folders to view all pictures on the memory card currently inserted in the camera.
  
  Protected images
  
  View only protected pictures.
  
  Rated images
  
  View only pictures that have been rated on the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
- : JPEG files
- : RAW files
- : Videos
- : 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.

2 megapixels

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 2 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads a 2 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture.

8 Megapixels (4K)

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 8 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads an 8 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture. This option is available only with cameras that support 8 megapixel download.

Original format

The picture is downloaded at its original size.

The following dialog will be displayed while download is in progress.
Videos

Videos are downloaded at their original size.

8 Megapixel Download Interrupted
Using the camera for such purposes as viewing videos or retouching pictures may interrupt download of 8 megapixel pictures.
- If Foreground is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, download will resume automatically when the camera is no longer busy.
- If Background is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, you will be able to start download again after ending the task in progress on the camera.

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; 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.
Tap and hold a thumbnail, or 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.
  
  Sort by date
  
  Choose whether pictures are listed by date of recording and if so, whether they are sorted in ascending or descending order.
  
  File
  
  Choose whether to view only photos, only videos, or both. Photos can also be filtered by file type (JPEG/RAW).
  
  Folder
  
  View pictures in a selected folder, or choose All folders to view all pictures on the memory card currently inserted in the camera.
  
  Protected images
  
  View only protected pictures.
  
  Rated images
  
  View only pictures that have been rated on the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
- : JPEG files
- : RAW files
- : Videos
- : Folders
- : Protected images
- : Rated images
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.
Tap Download.
You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.

2 megapixels

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 2 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads a 2 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture.

8 Megapixels (4K)

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 8 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads an 8 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture. This option is available only with cameras that support 8 megapixel download.

Original format

The picture is downloaded at its original size.

Videos

Videos 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.

8 Megapixel Download Interrupted
Using the camera for such purposes as viewing videos or retouching pictures may interrupt download of 8 megapixel pictures.
- If Foreground is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, download will resume automatically when the camera is no longer busy.
- If Background is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, you will be able to start download again after ending the task in progress on the camera.

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.
Videos cannot be downloaded from SnapBridge-compatible cameras that are not Wi-Fi equipped.
You may be unable to download videos depending on their format and the settings used to record them.
Videos over 4 GB in size are not available for download.

Downloading NEF/NRW (RAW) Pictures

NEF/NRW (RAW) files are large and take time to download. A confirmation dialog may be displayed if Original format is selected to download multiple NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures at their original sizes. 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, clock synchronization and location data)
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
Downloading Multiple Pictures

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.
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.
  
  Sort by date
  
  Choose whether pictures are listed by date of recording and if so, whether they are sorted in ascending or descending order.
  
  File
  
  Choose whether to view only photos, only videos, or both. Photos can also be filtered by file type (JPEG/RAW).
  
  Folder
  
  View pictures in a selected folder, or choose All folders to view all pictures on the memory card currently inserted in the camera.
  
  Protected images
  
  View only protected pictures.
  
  Rated images
  
  View only pictures that have been rated on the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
- : JPEG files
- : RAW files
- : Videos
- : 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.

2 megapixels

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 2 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads a 2 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture.

8 Megapixels (4K)

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 8 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads an 8 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture. This option is available only with cameras that support 8 megapixel download.

Original format

The picture is downloaded at its original size.

The following dialog will be displayed while download is in progress.
Videos

Videos are downloaded at their original size.

8 Megapixel Download Interrupted
Using the camera for such purposes as viewing videos or retouching pictures may interrupt download of 8 megapixel pictures.
- If Foreground is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, download will resume automatically when the camera is no longer busy.
- If Background is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, you will be able to start download again after ending the task in progress on the camera.

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.
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.
  
  Sort by date
  
  Choose whether pictures are listed by date of recording and if so, whether they are sorted in ascending or descending order.
  
  File
  
  Choose whether to view only photos, only videos, or both. Photos can also be filtered by file type (JPEG/RAW).
  
  Folder
  
  View pictures in a selected folder, or choose All folders to view all pictures on the memory card currently inserted in the camera.
  
  Protected images
  
  View only protected pictures.
  
  Rated images
  
  View only pictures that have been rated on the camera.
Display Options
The criteria selected for Display options are indicated by icons at the top of the display:
- : JPEG files
- : RAW files
- : Videos
- : Folders
- : Protected images
- : Rated images
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.
Tap Download.
You will be prompted to choose a download size; tap a size to begin download.

2 megapixels

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 2 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads a 2 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture.

8 Megapixels (4K)

Pictures are downloaded at a size of 8 megapixels. If the picture is in NEF/NRW (RAW) format, this option downloads an 8 megapixel JPEG copy of the selected picture. This option is available only with cameras that support 8 megapixel download.

Original format

The picture is downloaded at its original size.

Videos

Videos 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 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.

8 Megapixel Download Interrupted
Using the camera for such purposes as viewing videos or retouching pictures may interrupt download of 8 megapixel pictures.
- If Foreground is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, download will resume automatically when the camera is no longer busy.
- If Background is chosen for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, you will be able to start download again after ending the task in progress on the camera.