GoProBridge v1.0.1

GoProBridge v1.0.1

What's New

Seamless Mode Switching

• Pause now properly stops the GoPro stream (camera icon turns off, enters IDLE state)
• Resume skips the IDLE workaround for faster restart (~6s vs ~10s)
• Charge mode fully exits webcam mode for maximum USB charging

Correct GoPro API Handling

• Fixed error code interpretation: error 4 = SHUTTER (was incorrectly treated as UNAVAILABLE)
• Status 2 (READY/HIGH_POWER_PREVIEW) accepted immediately as streaming (eliminates 3-10s polling delay)
• Hero 13 compatibility: status 4 handled gracefully
• Preview warmup before webcam start for faster first frame

No More False Recovery on Cold Start

• Pipeline warmup grace period prevents freeze-frame from triggering before first frame arrives
• Staleness monitor starts in correct initial state
• Disconnect detector delays first health check during startup

Camera Name Fix

• DirectShow FriendlyName now written to correct HKLM registry keys
• Camera appears with configured name in Chrome, Zoom, Teams
• UAC prompt only appears when name actually changes

Other Fixes

• Removed false 4K webcam claims (Hero 13 caps at 1080p)
• Legacy resolution code 4 automatically migrated to code 12
• Orphaned ffmpeg processes cleaned up on startup
• Background drain thread prevents ffmpeg crash during freeze-frame
• Race conditions fixed in all state transitions
• Repo cleaned of internal/debug files

Supported Cameras

• GoPro Hero 13 Black
• GoPro Hero 12 Black
• GoPro Hero 11 Black / Mini
• GoPro Hero 10 Black
• GoPro Hero 9 Black

Download

Download GoProBridge-v1.0.1.zip, extract to any folder, run GoProBridge.exe.
First-run setup wizard handles all dependencies.

GoProBridge v1.0.0

GoProBridge v1.0.0

Turn your GoPro into a high-quality USB webcam for Zoom, Teams, OBS, and NVIDIA Broadcast.

Supported Cameras

• GoPro Hero 13 Black
• GoPro Hero 12 Black
• GoPro Hero 11 Black / Mini
• GoPro Hero 10 Black
• GoPro Hero 9 Black

Quick Start

1. Download GoProBridge-v1.0.0.zip below
2. Extract to any folder
3. Run GoProBridge.exe
4. The first-run setup wizard will install any missing dependencies (ffmpeg, virtual camera driver, firewall rule)
5. Connect your GoPro via USB-C and the app handles the rest

What's Included

• Standalone Windows executable (no Python installation needed)
• First-run setup wizard for one-click dependency installation
• Unity Capture virtual camera driver (bundled)
• Dark-themed dashboard with real-time streaming status
• Automatic GoPro detection and seamless reconnect with freeze-frame recovery

Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
• USB-C data cable

Note

The Windows Camera app does not detect DirectShow virtual cameras (this is a Windows platform limitation). Use Zoom, Teams, OBS, NVIDIA Broadcast, Discord, Google Meet, or any other video app instead.