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FIX: Can’t upload pictures from my camera on Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users like to takepicturesand store them on their PC, but according to some users there are certain problems with image transferring onWindows 10.

Users reported that they can’t uploadpicturesfrom theircameraonWindows 10. This can be a major problem, especially if you’re a photographer, so let’s see how to fix it.

Can’t uploadpicturesfrom mycameraon PC [FIXED]

Solution 1 – Set the Pictures folder to default path

If the path to the Pictures folder is changed for any reason, you might not be able to uploadpicturestoWindows 10from yourcamera. Fortunately, you can easily fix this issue by doing the following:

Solution 2 – Check the Pictures folder permissions

Some users claim that changing the permissions for Pictures folder fixes this issue, so let’s see how to do that. This process involves changing certain core settings of your operating system, therefore it might not be a bad idea tocreate System Restore pointjust in case anything goes wrong.

To change the permissions of the Pictures folder do the following:

Few users claim that you need to also change the permissions for all subfolders in the Pictures folder. To fix this issue make sure that your user account has full control of Pictures folder and all its subfolders.

Solution 3 – Add the picture folders to an archive

This isn’t a permanent solution, but it can allow you to transfer your photos from yourcamerato your PC. To add yourpicturesfolder to an archive do the following:

Solution 4 – Use a card reader

Another useful workaround might be using a card reader. According to several users, they were unable to transfer theirpicturesfrom thecamera, but after removing theSD cardand connecting it to thecard readerthere were no problems with the file transfer.

Solution 5 – Format your SD card

Sometimes these types of problems are caused by problematic SD card, and you can fix them by formatting the card. Keep in mind that formatting the card will delete all files that are stored on it, so be sure to back them up if you can.

To format an SD card simply open the options menu on yourcameraand choose the Format card option. Once the card is formatted you should be able to importpicturestoWindows 10.

As an alternative to formatting you can use a different SD card and check if the issue appears again. If the problem still appears, try formatting that SD card and check if everything works after that.

Solution 6 – Use your camera software to upload pictures

If you can’t transferpicturesfrom yourcameratoWindows 10, we suggest that you try using yourcamera’s software. According to users, they managed to fix this problem by using theircamera’s software for file transfer. If you don’t have this software be sure to download it from yourcameramanufacturer’s website.

Solution 7 – Disable OneDrive

OneDrive is a greatcloud storageservice, but it seems that OneDrive is causing certain problems when transferring images from yourcamera. According to users, disablingOneDriveusually fixes this error, and in order to disable OneDrive you need to do the following:

Solution 8 – Update the firmware on your camera

According to users, you can fix this problem by updating yourcamera’s firmware. Few users reported that this solution worked on a Fujifilm cameras but you can try this solution even if you own a different brand ofcamera.

Bear in mind that updatingfirmwareon yourcameracan be potentially dangerous and cause permanent damage to yourcamera, therefore extra caution is advised.

Solution 9 – Check your USB cable and ports

If the cable you’re using to transfer photos with is faulty, this may explain why you can’t upload any photos from yourcamerato your PC. It’s also possible that the culprit be your PC’s USB port.

Make sure that this is not a hardware issue and try to transfer your photos using adifferent cableand then switch ports. Also, make sure there are no dust particles trapped in your USB port.

Solution 10 – Use File Explorer

Some usersconfirmedthey fixed this problem by opening File Explorer and dragging the photos to theirPicturesfolder.

I opened file explorer, then opened thecamera, and dragged the file to myPicturesfolder and it copied fine that way. Ridiculous that Microsoft isn’t more helpful, or provided a fix.

Solution 11 – Use a different computer

If you still can’t transfer your photos from yourcamerato your computer, try using adifferent computer. In rare cases, hardware compatibility issues may occur blocking your photo transfer. Unfortunately, fixing this problem is sometimes impossible especially if you’re using a rather old computer.

Not being able to uploadpicturesfrom yourcameratoWindows 10PC can be a big problem, but we hope that you managed to fix this issue after using one of our solutions.

FIX: Can’t upload pictures from my camera on Windows 10/11#

Can’t uploadpicturesfrom mycameraon PC [FIXED]#

Solution 1 – Set the Pictures folder to default path#

Solution 2 – Check the Pictures folder permissions#

Solution 3 – Add the picture folders to an archive#

Solution 4 – Use a card reader#

Solution 5 – Format your SD card#

Solution 6 – Use your camera software to upload pictures#

Solution 7 – Disable OneDrive#

Solution 8 – Update the firmware on your camera#

Solution 9 – Check your USB cable and ports#

Solution 10 – Use File Explorer#

Solution 11 – Use a different computer#