See this as a styled page https://gopro.github.io/labs/

Labs offers experimental firmware program that uses QR codes to control your camera and extend your camera's functionality beyond stocks features. It is especially useful in situations where settings can't be communicated via voice, where WiFi is not available, where app pairing is not established, or in advanced setups, such as multiple cameras time synchronization or delayed camera triggers. You will not lose any pre-existing modes or features on your GoPro, this update simply adds more features. Safe to install, safe to use, only the extended feature are experimental and they are all off by default.

Download the GoPro Labs firmware for current shipping cameras:

• HERO13 Black - v1.30.70, November 21, 2024
• HERO12 Black - v2.30.70, November 13, 2024

Download and install for older cameras:

• HERO11 Black - v2.30.70, March 2024
• HERO11 Black Mini - v2.50.71, June 2024
• HERO10 Black - v1.62.70, May 2024
• GoPro MAX - v2.02.70, July 2024
• HERO9 Black - v1.72.70, June 2022
• HERO8 Black - v2.51.75, July 2022
• HERO7 Black - v1.90.71, January 2021
• HERO5 Session - v2.51.72, May 2021

By downloading any of the public updates provided to you on, from, or through this page or the GoPro website you signify your agreement to these terms of participation (the "Terms").

Follow the manual firmware update instructions.

See updates and changes in the Release Notes

Need help, or an have Labs questions, we have a dedicated forum for Labs users

Learn more information about the program on GoPro.com.

GoPro QR code generator for basic camera settings changes

• Camera Macros e.g. motion or sound level triggers, long form time-lapses, etc.
• Camera Extensions e.g. bit-rate enhancements or exposure tweaks
• Visual Script Tool HERO12/11/Mini/Max

• Action Commands
• Setting Commands

Labs is expanding, experiment software for GoPro users GoPro Labs software.

updated: November 26, 2024