Article ID : 00095046 / Last Modified : 28/03/2022

Import Photos and Videos to a Windows Computer Using PlayMemories Habitation

Of import: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories department of this article earlier starting these steps.

This FAQ explains how to import from a Handycam camcorder, Cyber-shot camera, or α photographic camera onto a Windows computer using PlayMemories Home.

Note: Refer to the following links for methods other than what is detailed below to import photos usingPlayMemories Home:

  • For importing to a Macintosh computer past USB connection, refer to the How to transfer videos and pictures to a Macintosh figurer with PlayMemories Dwelling (for Mac). article.
  • For importing to a Windows computer past Wi-Fi connection, refer to Wi-Fi import for Windows
  • For importing to a Macintosh computer by Wi-Fi connection, refer to Wi-Fi import for Mac
  1. Download and install the PlayMemories Home software to your computer.
    For details, refer to the How to install the PlayMemories Dwelling software article.
  2. Insert a fully charged battery into your photographic camera/camcorder, so plough it on.
  3. Connect the photographic camera to the computer using the supplied or congenital-in USB cable.
    Of import: If importing movies by inserting the memory card directly into the computer, device authentication (activation) must still exist performed the offset fourth dimension. In one case device hallmark is completed, you will be able to import photos and videos past inserting the retention carte du jour directly into your estimator.
    Notes:
    • Be sure to connect the camera with the supplied USB cable. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if using the USB cable fabricated by another manufacturer. You may exist unable to cosign the device or import movies.
    • If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, connect the camera directly to the computer'due south USB port without using the hub. The calculator may not correctly recognize the camera if using a USB hub.
    • IfUSB Select is displayed on the LCD screen of your photographic camera, tapUSB Select.
    • Some camcorder models such equally the HDR-CX7/CX12 or HDR-SR7/SR8 do not have a built-in USB port. In this case, you must use Sony Handycam Station.
    • If this is the first time the camcorder has been connected to the estimator, the computer should automatically install the appropriate USB driver at this fourth dimension.
  4. IfTo use (model name) with PlayMemories Dwelling house, the USB performance style must be changed. Do you desire to continue? is displayed, clickAye. If yous do non click Yep, you volition not exist able to register the camera to PlayMemories Dwelling house.
  5. Perform the device authentication to add the photographic camera'south functions to PlayMemories Domicile.
    Note: If device authentication has already been performed, skip this procedure and refer to the side by side procedure.
    • When PlayMemories Home recognizes the camera, the dialogGive thanks you for purchasing (model name) is displayed.
    • CheckThis is my camera and click onOK to close the dialog. The displayed functions will be added to PlayMemories Home and device authentication is consummate.
      Notes:
      • If yous own several cameras and various functions take already been added to PlayMemories Home, the Added Functions field of the dialog may exist empty.
      • If device authentication fails, cheque the I connected the camera to the computer, but the computer does non recognize the camera commodity.
  6. If(model name) is connected. Do y'all desire to display the features to this camera or media? is displayed, click onYep to shut the dialog.
  7. PlayMemories Home will start automatically.
  8. NetherCameras and media, the name of your camera will exist displayed. Click Import Media Files to display the photo and video importing menu interface.
  9. Import sources will be displayed in this expanse.
    Note: When your reckoner connects to multiple cameras or retentiveness cards, select import sources from the drop-downwards list.
    Image of import sources
  10. Importing photos and videos to the computer from the photo and video importing carte interface.
    • Import all photos and videos
      ChequeImport new files to import all newly recorded photos and videos, excluding already imported ones.
    • Import selected photos and videos
      CheckSelect files to import to display thumbnail images stored in the camera or retention card.
      Put a checkmark in the checkbox of the thumbnail images you lot desire to import.
    Annotation: When importing AVCHD/MPEG2 movies, device authentication must exist performed for a Sony-manufactured camera compatible with the AVCHD/MPEG2-format.
    For details, refer to the AVCHD and MPEG-two movies cannot be imported using PlayMemories Home. article.
  11. Confirm import settings.
    In the Photo and Video importing window, the import drive, a folder for imported videos and photos, and aSettings push button are displayed.
    Note: You tin select a destination drive from the drop-down listing past clicking and displaying the proper noun of the destination folder currently prepare and a history of the destination folders to which you have imported videos and photos previously. When you clickScan, the folder selection window volition exist displayed, and you can select a destination folder.
  12. Click the Import push button to get-go importing videos and photos.
  13. Once importing is successfully completed, the imported photos and videos volition exist displayed in the PlayMemories Domicile window.

Enjoy editing, managing, sharing, and more with your imported photos and videos using PlayMemories Home.

Note: For further information about importing photos and videos using PlayMemories Domicile refer to the PlayMemories Abode support website.

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