# Canon CameraWindow

> Transfer and manage photos from Canon cameras to iOS devices wirelessly. (iPhone/iPad app by Canon Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camerawindow/id501009725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.62/5 from 140 App Store ratings · 211 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2012-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camerawindow/id501009725/reviews.md

## What is Canon CameraWindow?

Canon CameraWindow (Canon CW) is a free application which enables users to transfer images shot with Canon compact digital cameras (see below for compatible models) to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via Wi-Fi* and share these images in simple steps.
*You can either connect the camera directly to the device (set the camera as a simplified access point) or join an existing Wi-Fi network (using a Wi-Fi access point).

Features:
-This application provides the following features:
1) Browse and playback images stored in your camera using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
2) Save one or multiple images to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (You can also save images using the camera’s interface)
3) Acquire location information and add it to images on the camera (Only compatible camera)
4) Remote shooting with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch operation (Only compatible camera)

Compatible models:
[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3, 4]
PowerShot G7 X, PowerShot SX60 HS, PowerShot N2, PowerShot G1 X Mark II, PowerShot SX700 HS, PowerShot SX600 HS, PowerShot N100, PowerShot ELPH 340 HS/IXUS 265 HS

[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3]
PowerShot G16, PowerShot S120, PowerShot S200, PowerShot SX510 HS, PowerShot SX280 HS, PowerShot N, PowerShot ELPH 330 HS/IXUS 255 HS, PowerShot ELPH 130 IS/IXUS 140, PowerShot ELPH 120 IS/IXUS 135, PowerShot A3500 IS/PowerShot A3550 IS, PowerShot S110, IXUS 245 HS

[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2]
PowerShot ELPH 530 HS/IXUS 510 HS, PowerShot ELPH 320 HS/IXUS 240 HS
*It is possible to connect by Ad-hoc (directly camera to device) or by infrastructure mode (using a Wi-Fi access point).

Operating System 
iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1

Compatible device
iPhone 4/4S/5/5s/5c, iPad 2/(3rd)/(4th)/mini/mini Retina/Air, iPod touch(4th)/(5th)
*Devices without GPS such as the iPod touch and iPad Wi-Fi model cannot use the location information tagging function.

Compatible File Types
[Transfer images]
-JPEG (photos), MP4 (video) and MOV (video) files shot with the above compatible models.
[Add location information]
-JPEG (photos), CR2, MP4(video) and MOV (video) files shot with the above compatible models.

Important Notes:
-[Information to customers using the PowerShot ELPH 530 HS/IXUS 510 HS and PowerShot ELPH 320 HS/IXUS 240 HS] You may not be able to connect by Ad-hoc, if the configuration does not allow it. Please connect by infrastructure mode in this case.
-If CameraWindow cannot be connected properly with the camera, try again after once shutting down the application.
-Up to 500 thumbnails can be displayed in one screen. Flick the screen right to display the rest of the images.
-Face ID function will record registered people's names to the images. Therefore be careful when posting images online where many others can view them.

*Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details.

## Key features

- Wireless image transfer
- Browse and playback images
- Save images to iOS device
- Add location information to images
- Remote shooting

## What do users think of Canon CameraWindow?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📸 Easy photo transfer
- 🌍 Useful GPS tagging
- 🤳 Remote shooting capability

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Connectivity issues
- 🔄 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Lacking advanced features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not compatible with iOS 8 and newer
- Frequent connection failures
- Slow transfer speeds

**Most requested features**

- Update app for iOS 11 and newer
- Add option to delete photos from camera
- Improve image quality of transferred photos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 211)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camerawindow/id501009725/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Update update update

*2021-01-09, version 1.5.1*

Can’t use it anymore without update:(

### 1/5 — Loved it—Needs updated!

*2019-02-13, version 1.5.1*

I cannot use this app either of my devices now. Need to update iOS ASAP! I have no problem with changing my review when this is done. But right now it’s not even a one star. But that’s the lowest I can give it.

### 1/5 — It’s over a year. Please update

*2019-01-28, version 1.5.1*

Hi canon, 

It’s been over a year I can’t use this app. You will lose customers. 

This is taking way to long.

### 2/5 — Please update

*2018-12-23*

This app worked fantastic until it stopped being supported by the update. In order to download my photos I need to be able to use this app. I love this camera and I really hope it gets updated.

### 5/5 — Please Update!!!!

*2018-12-04, version 1.5.1*

Used to love this app but now I can’t use it!! Please Update ASAP!!!!

### 1/5 — Please update app

*2018-11-30, version 1.5.1*

Please update the app to be compatible with the iPhone updates. This was the main reason that I purchased this camera initially.

### 1/5 — No update

*2018-09-30, version 1.5.1*

This app will not work with IOS 11. It needs an update!

### 1/5 — Update please

*2018-09-22, version 1.5.1*

Will not run past iOS 10. ☹️

### 1/5 — iPhone

*2018-09-09, version 1.5.1*

App used to work fine, but no longer works with new iPhone updates. Frustrating!!!

### 4/5 — Update the app please!

*2018-08-27, version 1.5.1*

This app is amazing and I’ve been using it since I got my G7X two years ago but i have just updated my iphone and I can’t use the app anymore! Getting a message saying the app is not compatible with iOS 11 and the developer needs to update the app. Please update as soon as possible as I use this app on an almost daily basis and now can’t use it at all >.<

## Frequently asked questions about Canon CameraWindow

### What does Canon CameraWindow do?

Canon CameraWindow is a free application that allows you to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon compact digital cameras to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can then browse, save, and manage these images directly on your iOS device.

### What are the key features of Canon CameraWindow?

Key features include browsing and playing back images stored on your camera, saving one or multiple images to your iOS device, acquiring and adding location information to images (on compatible cameras), and remote shooting using your iOS device.

### Is Canon CameraWindow free to use?

Yes, Canon CameraWindow is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for transferring and managing your photos.

### What devices and Canon cameras are compatible with CameraWindow?

The app is compatible with iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod touch (4th generation and later) running iOS 6.0 or later. Compatibility with Canon cameras varies, with specific models supporting features like location tagging and remote shooting.

### How can I connect my Canon camera to my iOS device using CameraWindow?

You can connect your camera and iOS device either directly via Wi-Fi (setting the camera as an access point) or by connecting both to an existing Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi access point. The app supports both Ad-hoc and infrastructure modes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2015-02-09

"CameraWindow" might not be able to be used depending on the operating environment.
For customers currently using "CameraWindow", please replace it with "Camera Connect" to connect to your Canon digital camera.

### 1.5.0.11 — 2014-09-16

Improvement of connectivity
*Please make sure to re-register the device on the camera Wi-Fi menu.

### 1.4.0.26 — 2014-01-07

Improvement of connectivity
*Please make sure to re-register the device on the camera Wi-Fi menu.

### 1.3.1.10 — 2013-09-25

Improvement of connectivity
* Please make sure to re-register the device on the camera Wi-Fi menu.

### 1.3.0.9 — 2013-08-22

Improvement of the user interface design

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