Your GoPro must have GPS hardware, GPS must be enabled, and the camera must obtain a satellite lock before recording. The original camera file must then be kept intact.
Check camera support
Current supported families with built-in GPS include HERO5 Black through HERO11 Black, HERO13 Black, MAX, and the MISSION 1 series. HERO12 Black does not have GPS hardware. Compact HERO models, Session-style models, and many pre-HERO5 cameras may not include GPS.
If your model is not listed, check its technical specifications for GPS before changing camera settings. GoPro identifies GPS in the specifications for current cameras.
Enable GPS
- Power on the camera.
- Swipe down on the rear display to open the dashboard.
- Open "Preferences".
- Open "Regional".
- Set "GPS" to "On".
On an older model without this touch-screen path, use its settings menu or the connected GoPro app. Menu names can vary by model and firmware.
Wait for a satellite lock
- Take the camera outside with a clear view of the sky.
- Turn it on before the activity begins. A cold GPS start can take time.
- Wait until the GPS status icon indicates a lock before you start recording.
- Avoid starting a clip while the camera is still searching for satellites.
Tree cover, canyons, tall buildings, and indoor locations can delay or prevent a lock. A clip can contain partial data if the lock is acquired after recording begins.
Preserve the telemetry
Copy the original MP4 or .360 file from the SD card or camera. Do not trim, re-encode, or export it before using it with Shred Scopes. Many editing, messaging, cloud, and social-media workflows remove the metadata track even when the visible video is unchanged.