QR Control for Labs Enabled Cameras
Get Labs Camera Firmware
- Brand new to Labs? Get the firmware and info on Labs installation
- Discussion forum if you need help, have Labs questions, or feature suggestions.
Configuration Commands for All Labs Enabled Cameras
- Set camera modes with the Customizable QR Code Creator HERO Black Cameras
- and here optimized for GoPro MAX2
- and here optimized for GoPro HERO10 Bones
and as a mobile app:
- Set Precision Local Date and Time or UTC Time or
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Set Local Time:
- Personalize your cameras with Owner Information
The Many Features of Labs
New Showcase features:
HDRIs for MAX2
- Use MAX2 to shoot HDRIs (High Dynamic Range Image): HDRI Preset and generation
Bracketed Photos MAX2/HERO13/HERO12
- Use bracketing within a custom photo preset Add a Bracketing Preset
Camera Extensions
- All Labs cameras - Dozens of camera enhancements: extensions via QR Code
Capture Triggers
- Use the image sensor for Motion Detection, capturing only scenes with motion
- Capture using IMU Motion Triggers for detecting camera movement
- HERO7-13/MAX1-2 - Use the USB Power Trigger to start and stop the camera (pseudo dash-cam mode)
- HERO9-13/Bones - Start capture using Sound Pressure Level Trigger
- HERO7-11,13/MAX1-2 - Start capture only when traveling fast with GPS Speed Triggers
Extended Time-lapse Features
- Start a 24-hour long time-lapse or greater with Extra Long Time-lapses
- HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Daily Time-lapse with optional upload
- Schedule your camera to automatically Time-lapse Sunsets and Sunrises
- Construction time-laspes only recommend for HERO12-13 Daily Long Time-lapses
- Solar Eclipse Timelapse Planner
Video Alteration Features
- HERO12-13 - Enable Dive Mode for optimized scuda video capture stabilization and white balance
- HERO12-13 - Enable Stop Motion Mode for creating cool animations
- HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Set the Max Shutter Angle for control over stabilization in low light
- HERO8-13/MAX - Add text like Date and Time with Video ‘Burn-in’ Overlays
- HERO8-13 - Add a logo or any small image to your video with Logo Overlays
Miscellaneous Features
- HERO7-13/MAX1-2 - Enable Archive Mode, a video only capture mode for loaned cameras
- HERO8-13/Bones - Configure your camera for Live-streaming via QR Code
- HERO9-11,13/MAX1-2 - Sync multiple cameras’ timecode via GPS Time Synchronization
- HERO8-10/MAX1-2/Bones - Enable larger chapter sizes for 64+GB cards 12 GB Chapters. Standard on HERO11/12/13
- HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Multi-camera users, label you media with Altered File Naming
- HERO9-13 - Timecode Support via LTC over audio line-in using Media Mod
- HERO10-13 - Support for Adobe Premiere Pro™ and DaVinci style Proxy Files
- All Labs cameras - Dozens of camera enhancements: extensions via QR Code
Metadata Extraction
- ALL cameras - Read metadata stored within headers of most GoPro media files.
Firmware Release Notes
An incomplete set of Release Notes
Feedback
- For obmissions or errors within these Pages or the Labs firmware: GitHub Labs Issues
Full Control, Commands Under The Hood
- Technical information on the Labs command language
- HERO10-13/MAX1-2 Labs scripting via Visual Script Tool
- New ChatBot for GoPro Labs commands
updated: November 20, 2025