- Android
- iOS
Downloading Pictures as They Are Taken
To download photos as they are taken, enable auto download as described below.
Auto Download
- Auto download is available with JPEG and HEIF pictures only. Auto download of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures, TIFF pictures, and videos is not supported.
- HEIF is available only when HLG is chosen for tone mode on cameras that support tone-mode selection.
- Depending on the camera, JPEG or HEIF copies may be downloaded in place of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures.
- In the case of pictures created at image quality settings of NEF/NRW (RAW) + JPEG or NEF (RAW) + HEIF, only the JPEG or HEIF copy will be downloaded.
- Pictures copied from the camera via auto download are imported at a size of 2 megapixels. Some cameras also offer a size option of 8 megapixels for auto download. Pictures taken using cameras that support tone-mode selection with HLG chosen for tone mode and an NEF (RAW) option selected for image quality will be downloaded in HEIF at a size of 2 megapixels, regardless of the option chosen for download size.
- Auto download is not available when the camera and smart device are connected via Wi-Fi.
- See here for information on what to do if auto download is unavailable.
Disabling Auto Download
To disable auto download, select Auto link in the 
tab and tap the Auto download switch to turn it 
(off).
Selecting Photos for Download
Some cameras feature playback or menu options that can be used to select photographs for auto download (videos cannot be selected). See the camera manual for details.
Related Links
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Tap Auto link in the
tab.
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Tap the Auto link switch to
(on).
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Tap Auto download.
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Tap Auto download to on (
).
Choosing a Size for Auto Download
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Some cameras offer a choice of two sizes for auto download: 2 megapixels and 8 megapixels. Tap the desired option.
- Pictures taken using cameras that support tone-mode selection with HLG chosen for tone mode and an NEF (RAW) option selected for image quality will be downloaded in HEIF at a size of 2 megapixels, regardless of the option chosen for download size.
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Tap
to return to the previous display.
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Tap Done to exit to the
tab.
A
icon appears in the tab if the SnapBridge app detects that the camera stores pictures marked for download. When the app is ready to download the pictures, the icon will clear from the display and auto download will begin.
“Auto Link” > “Link Mode”
The Link mode item in the tab offers a choice of Foreground and Background. Background is selected by default.
Pictures Not Downloading?
If Foreground is selected for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, pictures will not be downloaded to the smart device automatically when the SnapBridge app is running in the background. Pictures will only be downloaded when the SnapBridge app is displayed (running in the foreground) on the smart device.
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.
To download photos as they are taken, enable auto download as described below.
Auto Download
- Auto download is available with JPEG and HEIF pictures only. Auto download of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures, TIFF pictures, and videos is not supported.
- HEIF is available only when HLG is chosen for tone mode on cameras that support tone-mode selection.
- Depending on the camera, JPEG or HEIF copies may be downloaded in place of NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures.
- In the case of pictures created at image quality settings of NEF/NRW (RAW) + JPEG or NEF (RAW) + HEIF, only the JPEG or HEIF copy will be downloaded.
- Pictures copied from the camera via auto download are imported at a size of 2 megapixels. Some cameras also offer a size option of 8 megapixels for auto download. Pictures taken using cameras that support tone-mode selection with HLG chosen for tone mode and an NEF (RAW) option selected for image quality will be downloaded in HEIF at a size of 2 megapixels, regardless of the option chosen for download size.
- Pictures taken with HLG chosen for tone mode on cameras that support tone-mode selection will not be downloaded automatically to devices running iOS 14 or earlier.
- Auto download is not available when the camera and smart device are connected via Wi-Fi.
- See here for information on what to do if auto download is unavailable.
Disabling Auto Download
To disable auto download, select Auto link in the tab and tap the Auto download switch to turn it 
(off).
Selecting Photos for Download
Some cameras feature playback or menu options that can be used to select photographs for auto download (videos cannot be selected). See the camera manual for details.
Related Links
-
Tap Auto link in the
tab.
-
Tap the Auto link switch to
(on).
-
Tap Auto download.
-
Tap Auto download to on (
).
Choosing a Size for Auto Download
-
Some cameras offer a choice of two sizes for auto download: 2 megapixels and 8 megapixels. Tap the desired option.
- Pictures taken using cameras that support tone-mode selection with HLG chosen for tone mode and an NEF (RAW) option selected for image quality will be downloaded in HEIF at a size of 2 megapixels, regardless of the option chosen for download size.
-
-
Tap
to return to the previous display.
-
Tap Done to exit to the
tab.
A
icon appears in the tab if the SnapBridge app detects that the camera stores pictures marked for download. When the app is ready to download the pictures, the icon will clear from the display and auto download will begin.
“Auto Link” > “Link Mode”
The Link mode item in the tab offers a choice of Foreground and Background. Background is selected by default.
Pictures Not Downloading?
- If Foreground is selected for Auto link > Link mode in the tab, pictures will not be downloaded to the smart device automatically when the SnapBridge app is running in the background. Pictures will only be downloaded when the SnapBridge app is displayed (running in the foreground) on the smart device.
- iOS may sometimes suspend auto download while SnapBridge is running in the background even when Background is selected for Link mode. Auto download will resume when the app is returned to the foreground.
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.