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Canon CameraWindow on Windows Pc

Developed By: Canon Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 12.256 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5.2.21
Size 6.8 MB
Release Date March 14, 17
Category Photography Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (11)]

What's New:
"CameraWindow" might not be able to be used depending on the operating environment.For customers currently using "CameraWindow", please... [see more]

Description from Developer:
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 Android devi... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Canon CameraWindow and install on Windows PC. Canon CameraWindow is free Photography app, developed by Canon Inc.. Latest version of Canon CameraWindow is 1.5.2.21, was released on 2017-03-14 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Canon CameraWindow is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 12,256 users, 3,506 users had rated it 5*, 5,233 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Canon CameraWindow on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Canon CameraWindow on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Canon CameraWindow on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Canon CameraWindow using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Canon CameraWindow" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Canon CameraWindow on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Canon CameraWindow" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

(*) is required

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 Android devices 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 from your camera using your Android device.
2) Save one or multiple images to the Android device (You can also save images using the camera’s interface)
3) Use the Share option to share your images online via installed services such as E-mail and Facebook (requires access to a Wi-Fi network connected to the internet).
4) Acquire location information and add it to images on the camera (Only compatible camera)
5) Remote shooting with Android device touch operation (Only compatible camera)
6) Support for NFC equipped device (Only compatible camera)
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*NFC touch connection is also available with "Camera Connect" by changing its settings.
Our Camera Connect app will rewrite the NFC tag for you automatically.
All you have to do is connect your camera to the Camera Connect app and a message will appear about rewriting the NFC tag information, just press OK.
Certain models will require you to:
1. Connect your camera to the Camera Connect app.
2. Select Camera Setting from the app’s main menu.
3. Click on Start Writing.
4. Tap your camera to your device.
5. Rewrite will then be complete.
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Compatible models:
[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
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, 4]
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, 3]
PowerShot ELPH 530 HS/IXUS 510 HS, PowerShot ELPH 320 HS/IXUS 240 HS
*Connection is possible only by joining an existing Wi-Fi network (using a Wi-Fi access point).

Compatible platforms:
Android 2.3.3-2.3.7/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4 (Tablets: 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4)

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

Important Notes:
-If CameraWindow cannot connect to the camera, stop the application using “Manage applications” which can be found in the Settings menu of the Android device and start it again by pressing the CameraWindow icon.
-Face ID function will record registered people's names to the images. Therefore, be careful when posting images online where others can view them.
-This application is not guaranteed to operate on all Android devices.
"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.
NFC touch connection is also available with "Camera Connect" by changing its settings.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to read from external storage.