How to Transfer GoPro Cloud to Google Drive Without ZIP Files

Transfer GoPro Cloud photos and videos directly to Google Drive with Blober

Jul 19, 2026

Can You Move GoPro Cloud Files Directly to Google Drive?

Yes. Blober connects GoPro Cloud as a source and Google Drive as a destination, then streams each photo or video from one provider to the other. You do not have to select 25 files at a time, wait for ZIP archives, extract them, and upload them again.

This is useful when you want:

A second copy outside your GoPro subscription
GoPro footage beside other project files in Google Drive
Easier sharing with people who already use Google Workspace
A way to transfer a library that is too large for manual browser downloads

What You Need

Blober installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux
A GoPro Premium or GoPro Plus account with media in GoPro Cloud
A Google account with enough available Drive storage
Google Drive OAuth credentials configured for Blober

If Google Drive is not connected yet, follow the Google Drive setup guide. The GoPro provider guide explains GoPro login and media selection.

Step 1: Open a New Workflow

Open Blober and select Workflows in the left navigation.
On the Workflows page, click New Workflow.
Enter a Workflow Name, such as GoPro Cloud to Google Drive.
Enter a Workflow Description that will help you recognize the backup later.
Under Select Action, choose Copy - Duplicate files to destination.

Use Copy, not Move, for a backup. Copy leaves the original media in GoPro Cloud after it reaches Google Drive.

Step 2: Connect the GoPro Source

In the numbered 1 Source Configuration panel:

Open Source Type and choose GoPro Cloud.
Under GoPro Account, choose an account you have already connected.
To connect another account, click Add account, then Open GoPro Login.
Sign in to GoPro in the window that opens. Return to the workflow after authentication finishes.

The Refresh button reloads the account list if a newly connected account does not appear immediately.

Step 3: Select the GoPro Media

Click Browse Files and Folders under Select Source.
Use the checkboxes to select the date folders, camera folders, photos, or videos you want to copy.
Click Submit Selection.

Your selections appear in Source Configuration. Use Add More Files and Folders if you need to include another part of the library, or remove an item from the selection list if it should not be copied.

You can also expand Advanced Filters (Optional) to restrict the transfer by file type, creation date, file size, subdirectories, or include/exclude patterns. Leave these settings unchanged to copy everything inside the selected folders.

GoPro media is organized into paths such as:

/2026-01-23/HERO13 Black/videos/GX015742.MP4
/2026-01-23/HERO13 Black/photos/GOPR0001.JPG

Step 4: Connect Google Drive

The numbered 2 Destination Configuration panel appears after you submit at least one GoPro source selection.

Open Destination Type and choose Google Drive.
Under Google OAuth Credentials, choose the OAuth credentials JSON file created during Google Drive setup.
When the instructions appear beneath the field, click Authorize Google Drive Access.
Sign in to the Google account that will receive the GoPro backup and approve access.
Return to Blober and wait for Authentication successful to appear.

Google Drive has a 750 GB daily upload limit for most accounts. A multi-terabyte GoPro library may therefore take several days even on a fast connection.

Step 5: Choose the Google Drive Folder

Click Browse Folder under Select Destination Folder.
Navigate to the Google Drive folder where the backup should be stored.
Select that folder using its checkbox. Google Drive must have one destination folder for the workflow.
Click Submit Selection.

The chosen folder appears as the Destination Path. You can expand Advanced Path Template (Optional) if you want Blober to build additional paths from variables such as the filename or file date. Leave it closed for a straightforward copy into the selected folder.

Step 6: Review and Save

The numbered 3 Preview & Summary panel appears when both sides are complete. Check that it shows GoPro media going to the intended Google Drive path.

Review the estimated items and size.
Click Save Workflow.
Wait for Workflow created successfully! before closing the editor.

Saving creates the reusable workflow but does not start a transfer.

Step 7: Run and Monitor the Transfer

Find the new workflow on the Workflows page.
Confirm its card shows GoPro Cloud as the source and Google Drive as the destination.
Click the green Run button.
Blober creates a task and opens the Progress page.

The Progress page shows transferred files, bytes moved, current activity, and individual file results.

Blober runs on your computer, but the files stream from GoPro Cloud to Google Drive rather than being saved as a permanent local copy first. Your credentials remain on your machine, and the media does not pass through Blober's servers.

How Long GoPro Transfers Resume

Authentication sessions can expire during a large transfer. Network interruptions, provider throttling, app restarts, and computer restarts are also normal during multi-day jobs.

Blober stores the task and its per-file progress locally. If the transfer is interrupted:

Reopen Blober.
Return to the existing task on the Progress page.
Resume that task if it was paused. An active pending or running task can be rediscovered after launch.
If GoPro asks you to sign in again, complete the login to obtain a fresh session.

Do not create a replacement workflow or start a new task just to recover from an interruption. The existing task knows which source paths it has already processed; a new task has separate progress state.

Installing a newer Blober version also preserves existing workflows, task history, and task state.

For a deeper explanation, see How Blober Handles Duplicate Files in Long-Running Backups.

How Blober Handles Individual File Errors

During a large library transfer, GoPro may occasionally list a file or part that is not ready to download or is temporarily unavailable.

Blober records the affected item and continues with the rest of the library instead of allowing one unavailable file to block every file that follows.

Review skipped and failed items when the task finishes. A skipped item remains in GoPro Cloud and can be checked there or retried later when it becomes available.

Will a Restart Create Duplicate Files in Google Drive?

Not when you continue the same task. Completed source paths are remembered within that task and are not processed again.

A deliberate rerun of the workflow creates a new task. Google Drive allows multiple files with the same name, and the Local destination's Filename deduplication option does not apply to Google Drive. If a transfer stops, resume its original task rather than starting over.

GoPro Cloud to Google Drive vs Manual Download

Step	Manual GoPro download	Blober workflow
Select media	Small browser batches	Individual folders or entire storage
Download format	ZIP archives	Original media stream
Local extraction	Required	Not required
Google Drive upload	Separate manual step	Same workflow
Resume after interruption	Repeat manual work	Continue the existing task
Long-session re-login	Start over or rebuild batches	Sign in and continue the task

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Blober delete the files from GoPro Cloud?

Not when the workflow action is Copy. The source media remains in GoPro Cloud after it reaches Google Drive.

Does the transfer reduce video or photo quality?

No. Blober requests the highest-quality downloadable GoPro variant and transfers the file without transcoding it.

Must Blober remain open?

Yes, Blober performs the transfer on your computer. It prevents system sleep while a task is active, but the computer must remain powered on and connected to the network.

Blober requests a new login. Authenticate again and continue the existing task; its completed-file state is preserved.

Can I cancel GoPro Premium immediately after starting?

Wait until the task is finished and you have verified the files in Google Drive. Your GoPro subscription must remain active while Blober reads the source library.

Get Blober

Move your GoPro Cloud library to Google Drive without browser batches or ZIP files. Blober is a one-time purchase with no per-GB transfer fee.

Download Blober at blober.io