Software/Apps

Software/App Overview

Computer software

  • EOS Utility

    Enables you to transfer captured images from the camera to a connected computer, set various camera settings from the computer, and shoot remotely from the computer.

  • Digital Photo Professional

    Software recommended for users who shoot RAW images. Enables image viewing, editing, printing, and more.

  • Neural network Image Processing Tool

    For RAW image processing with superior image quality, applying deep learning. Requires a paid subscription.

  • Neural network Upscaling Tool

    For JPEG/TIFF upscaling, applying deep learning. Requires a paid subscription.

  • Picture Style Editor

    Enables you to edit existing Picture Styles or create and save original Picture Style files.

  • Canon XF Utility

    For transferring movie files to a computer, as well as playback and still photo extraction.

  • Cinema RAW Development

    For RAW movie processing, playback, and exporting.

  • Canon RAW Plugin for Avid Media Access

    For importing RAW movies into Avid Media Composer.

  • Canon RAW Plugin for Final Cut Pro

    For importing RAW movies into Apple Final Cut Pro.

  • Canon Plugin for ProRes RAW

    For importing RAW movies recorded with Atomos recorders in ProRes RAW format into Apple Final Cut Pro.

  • MP4 Join Tool

    For joining MP4 clips recorded as separate files by a camera.

  • CV Metadata Plugin for Adobe After Effects

    For adding/removing lens characteristics in the video production application Adobe After Effects using clips from Canon cameras with Canon lenses supporting virtual production, or using CV Metadata files in JSON format produced by the CV Metadata Extraction Tool.

  • CV Metadata Extraction Tool

    For producing CV Metadata files in JSON format for clips from Canon cameras with Canon lenses supporting virtual production.

  • EOS VR Utility

    Software that converts images captured by the EOS VR SYSTEM into VR 180° images in equirectangular projection that can be viewed and edited in a VR environment.

  • EOS VR Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro

    A plug-in that converts images captured by the EOS VR SYSTEM into VR 180° images in equirectangular projection that can be handled by Adobe Premiere Pro.

Smartphone apps

  • Camera Connect

    Enables you to transfer captured images from the camera to a smartphone over a wired or wireless connection, set various camera settings from the smartphone, and shoot remotely from the smartphone.

  • Digital Photo Professional Express

    App for RAW image processing and image editing on a smartphone or tablet. Requires a paid subscription.

  • Content Transfer Professional

    Enables FTP transfer and other operations for captured images or images on a smartphone. Requires a paid subscription.

Installing Computer Software

Always install the latest version of the software. In this case, previous versions are overwritten.

Caution

  • Do not install software while the camera is connected to the computer. The software will not be installed correctly.
  • Installation is not possible without an internet connection.
  • Older versions of the software do not support RAW image processing or correct display for images from this camera.
  1. Download the software.

    Depending on the software, you may need to enter the camera's serial number. The serial number is written on the camera body.

  2. Extract the installer on the computer.

    For Windows

    • Click the displayed installer file to start the installer.

    For macOS

    • Double-click the dmg file to open the installation window.
    • Double-click the icon in this window to start the installer.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Installing Smartphone Apps

  • Always install the latest version.
  • Apps can be installed from Google Play or App Store.
  • You can also access Google Play and App Store from the following Canon website.

    https://cam.start.canon/

Software Instruction Manuals

Check the following website for software instruction manuals.