Insta360 Quick Reader for Go 3 and Go 3S - How To Use

With the launch of the new Insta360 Go 3S POV action camera, Insta360 has introduced a new quick reader tool that allows you to easily offload content from the camera's internal memory to a memory card. This accessory can also be connected to a mobile device for direct editing off the memory card. It is also fully compatible with the original Go 3 and has several other functions. In this video, I demonstrate how to use the new Quick Reader for the Insta360 Go 3S and show some of its features.
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[@BethePandaGames]

I am so glad that they released this. I know I cant be the only one that was tired of waiting 10-15m for some footage to transfer to my device. Wish it was a little less, but time is money

[@cindyherget5196]

I have been wanting this for too long… since I got it Now I can just load it all on a memory card and not gum up my phone that is already 1-2 full of photos and videos I so very much enjoy my go 3….. I really wished it had a Timelapse recording just like the iPhone and not just photos at set intervals… I like recording my flight take off and landings…. I’m still working on the glass glare back int the camera from windows in hotels and trains and buses when I’m traveling while in Europe I have more train rides coming up… in Scotland this fall and Portugal and Spain next month. Hopefully the 32gig I have will transfer fastest with this new offloading device I so wished I had not messed up when i ordered I did want the 128 but somehow it switched to the 32 without notice. Perhaps I’ll get the go 4 when it comes out

[@BethePandaGames]

@@cindyherget5196 I just got mine. For the price the quality of the product is pretty poor unfortunately

[@cyb]

Insta360 recognizes the inconveniences and makes products to solve them. Awesome!

[@seemee548]

it took them FOUR YEARS. This SHOULD have been done after the first week's release of the original Go.

[@mikeyneeley]

Insta360 creates inconveniences, than makes products to sell you to solve them.

[@cirkuscederstrom]

Yeah but why dont they just support connecting their devices with USB-c direvtly, sure everyone doesnt have an iPhone 15 pro but the goal should be not to have all these Camera specific readers but just Connect Camera via USB-c straight to iPhone or iPad.

[@phileagle8432]

Thx so much for this - it’s one of those accessories that you think works in a certain way but as you say, it’s actually more flexible than you first think. Thank you so much for explaining all the possibilities for using this! 😊

[@FinLineFly]

Anytime I'm looking for a review video this Channel is ALWAYS my first stop!

[@GadgetTrish]

Thank you for posting this up. Beyond helpful

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UloveRonnie]

I just got the Insta360 3S from the AdobeMAX trade show. I am loving it but the storage piece is a little annoying. They threw the quick reader in for free with my purchase but I had no idea how to use it! Thank you so much for this video.

[@NZNow]

Do you know if it can record video while charging in the reader?

[@mice_cowski]

Shawn, this is a great video highlighting what the reader can do. So what I'm about to say has nothing to do with the video but with the reader itself. This reader seems like a $45 solution to a problem that Insta360 doesn't want to solve with the Action Pod which is to make it USB 3.1 and give it the ability to plug directly into a tablet/phone with a cable. Considering the Go line of cameras has 128GB of storage, it can take as much as 2 hours to transfer via USB (2.0). It would be great if they fixed this on the Action Pod as it has become an Achilles heel.

[@TrekcapriTravels]

I just got mine. Thanks for this very helpful video. It is very easy to use. I liked the transfer option connecting it to the pod so I can see the transfer progress. Just make sure your device is fully charged. Transfer time is fast. This is a must have accessory

[@Ozpeter]

Thanks for this in depth review of the reader. It really does add to options of the Go 3 simply and effectively.

[@LorenzoBelvisotti]

if i plug the quick reader into a portable harddisk can it transfer to the hard disk?

[@SarumanTheStinky]

can you start a recording while the quick reader is connected to a powerbank? lets say for recording longer timelapse videos

[@TheMahaMousa]

Very good question 👍

[@AirPhotography]

That was a very good question so I tested that theory out, and indeed it does work. You can basically record indefinitely until the memory is filled with just the camera module when connected to a power bank. And of course, you could plug the action into power as well and use it and that configuration. A great question.

[@IanTed]

Just bought the 3S, oh no more expense😬😉absolutely essential…

[@timpenfield5]

Will that sucker plug into any pc. ?? Lenovo? Homi? etc... thx

[@lycansberg]

Can I choose which files To transfer over? It seems it's transferring on auto. Can I plug in into my PC ? 😊

[@Hjhvb-x5l]

Can we juat transfer using a usb cable to a laptop

[@JohnSmith-rk6jt]

I have the Insta 360 Go 3, many times I have problems getting the pod to charge/connect to my camera. Unless there is a workaround that I haven’t seen, this reader seems like a workable solution to charge my camera

[@matthewraftery9009]

Can you charge the Go 3 from an iPad/iPhone if you plug the camera and quick reader into it, but leave it turned off? This would be a great way to top up the camera if you had a full phone battery.

[@AirPhotography]

Unfortunately, it will not. Right away it’ll just prompt you to launch the Insta360 app even if you ignore it no power is fed into the unit. Would be a great feature as the iPad can charge devices.

[@steine-chris1533]

Thanks for the video. Do I always need an external power supply to transfer from the camera to the reader?

[@AirPhotography]

Unfortunately, yes, it has to be connected to power. But as demonstrated if you don’t have a power bank with you, you can just plug it into the side of the camera itself to get power.

[@AlexanderOutdoor]

Would be nice if it could be used as a webcam in the quick reader.

Can I just get a stand alone go3s and this quick transfer and still able to initially set up/register the camera?

[@AirPhotography]

That is a good question in theory you could get by with just the two devices. Registering I’m not 100% sure you might have to email their tech-support.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Shawn, really helpful walk thru the Quick Reader. The printing on the Insta360 Instruction booklet is way too small. I agree, would be nice for Quick Reader to connect to Ipad/Iphone Files app and show as a drive.

[@theroadtoroyalties]

Can you back up both the GO 3 & GO 3s to the same memory card with its auto backup feature?

[@zbellman]

Did you get this reader as a youtuber? I cant seem to find it in stock anywhere? is it even out yet?

[@joaofolio3292]

With this reader, can I change the camera settings through the app?

[@AirPhotography]

This is just a card reader

[@Blaretalgo]

What memory card this you used? Samsung or sandisk? Extreme or ultra?

[@AirPhotography]

For the most part I use Sandisk extreme pro

[@Fred-Wilbury]

Question will this work with the first 360 go ? because mine just sits in a drawer as it’s hopeless at transferring to iPad / iPhone

[@Razorwolf88]

Sounds like the Go series needs to have a built in micro sd card slot or the action pod needs the built in micro sd card slot.

[@gilachess]

That is the Go4 !!

[@kaustubhdange9400]

Will this be compatible with Go2

[@BIGGREENLAND]

Kindly, I have question , is the camera able to record video when the camera charging by power bank through the quick reader

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, it can, but it does not record directly to the memory card.

[@VagabondVincettv]

Does anyone know how much you can transfer to the insta app? Is it unlimited so I can delete the footage from the camera and just have it on the app to save space?

[@ryandetert450]

One problem I've noticed is that the files lose their timestamps when transferred with the Quick Reader. The correct date still shows up in Insta360 studio, but the file timestamps on your operating system get changed to the time of transfer, which is really annoying.

[@yassersaad6725]

Thanks for such valuable info Does the reader accept any microSD sizes?

[@nearandfar8253]

The documentation of the reader says up to 1TB microSD can be accepted.

[@wildcatslife686]

What time of memory?

[@m.y.o.b6319]

Thanks for sharing. Can Quick Reader use up to 1TB for memory card ??

[@AirPhotography]

I’m not sure I used a 512 in it

[@iNandoTV]

Slightly off topic.. link to the watch band? Looking super sleek

[@Steelergeek69]

What’s the small button on the side?

[@AirPhotography]

It’s used to lock the ports when you’re sliding back-and-forth so it can be easily plugged into a device

[@marionocentini4126]

Great video! Thank you!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you liked it!

[@arsalanuljamil6840]

Do know know if it is possible to use two GO3s with the reader to dump files to same SD card ? I am assuming it should work but not sure how it internally handles file names and if there are the same, when what does it do?

[@AirPhotography]

Good question yes in theory it’ll work but as for similar file names, I’m not quite sure. I only have one to test with maybe email Insta360 support to see what they say

[@sarimento1]

I’ve tried this but got a file transfer error on the second camera. Not sure if I did all right

[@KirbyOng]

Questions : With the cam plugged into a powerbank, it MOVES the file from the cam to the card. And with the reader plugged into the pod, does it also MOVE or COPY the contents automatically or it waits for user’s choice? Second question, what is the folder structure after each transfer? Lastly, if you use the same SD card between a Go3 and Go3S, what sort of folder structure will be in the SD card? Will the user be able to differentiate between which are from the Go3 and Go3S?

[@ElRegioYLaChina05]

Does it transfer video pretty fast?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, I’ve been pleased with the performance. It does speed up the process quite a bit.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I didn't realize the quick reader was so useful, is it included in the box? Or can you buy it separately, its a must have accessory. Great video, and thanks for sharing Shawn.

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, it is a useful tool unfortunately is not included in the package. It is a separate accessory purchase.

[@haris6523]

It fix biggest issue with this camera for me

[@TheoWerewolf]

Note: If you connect the Quick Reader to a Windows device, Windows will see both the SD card and the Go 3S as drives giving you full access to the files on both. Macs should be able to do this if you install an MTP driver kit because macOS does not support this out of the box. Most Android devices should be able to read them as well. Samsung tablets and phones work if you use the My Files app. So really, it's just the iPad that's the issue here.

[@e.t.dronehome6574]

I really like that Apple Ultra band you have on in this video… Could you just tell me the brand or where u bought it? Thanks

[@AirPhotography]

I really like it as well. I’ve tried several, but this has been my favorite. I bought it on the Canadian Amazon, but I’m assuming it’ll be on the American one as well. Search for this term. HAYONLIY Compatible for Apple Watch Ultra/Ultra 2 49mm Bands for Men, Silicone Rubber Band for Series

[@GenuineArticle71]

When the Quick Reader imports the Inst360 Go3/Go3s clips and does it sort them on to your iPad's insta360 app according to when (date/time) they were recorded or is it sorted according to the date/time they are imported? I like to edit my vacation videos chronologically so i am wondering if i record Insta360 X4 footage and import them while storing several days worth onto the Go3 reader, will those Go3 clips from the reader get placed by the day they were shot and next to different X4 footage recorded at the same time..... or will all the days of Go3 clips on the reader got into the iPad as if they were all recorded on the same day? Hope this question makes sense.

[@THEDARKSIDECUTHERE]

Can you charge and use insta 360 go 3s, using the quick reader to take video and pictures while changing?

[@AirPhotography]

In theory, yes, you can, but it would be somewhat impractical as it would have to be connected to a power bank. But it should work.

[@THEDARKSIDECUTHERE]

@@AirPhotography Thanks

[@alphabull]

So just a question regarding the end of the video. Do you mean the only way for me to clear the memory card is by plugging it into one of those adaptors to a computer? cant i just transfer the files by plugging in the quick reader into the computer?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, when connected by USB to a regular computer all the files are fully accessible. And you could format the drive as it becomes just a regular card reader drive. However, just not when connected to an iPad.

[@alphabull]

@@AirPhotography got it, thanks 🙏🏽

[@Shenepoy]

this should've been included in the pod of 3S, it feels like work around

[@jsemtp2005]

Hello, can I buy just the GO 3S (standalone) and out of the box get it to work and connect to the insta360 app? Or do I need both the camera and action pod? Can I access the settings for the camera?

[@kennethadrian]

you need the action pod

[@jsemtp2005]

@@kennethadrian thank you for the reply!

[@NTVIZUALS]

WIth the quick reader, would you say its faster than the transfer speed via USB c cable (I get around 35mb/s). I find myself sitting at the computer way too long transferring footage from the go 3. Is this a viable option in the mindset that I have where I want the transfer speed to be faster when offloading footage? Thanks!

[@AirPhotography]

I don’t know if I would say it’s much faster. It’s mainly for the convenience part when you’re out in the field and you need to back up the footage from the internal memory.

[@JeromeDemers]

I am buying one! Multiple occasion didn’t bring the go because it was full.

[@FrugalStew]

Can you change the settings so it doesnt automatically delete the footage off the camera after transferring to the card?

[@AirPhotography]

I do not see that in the settings anywhere but that is definitely a good point. I will submit that to Insta360 as a feature request.

[@FrugalStew]

@@AirPhotography thank you! I am concerned that a corruption or a potential issue on an sd card could cause file corruption etc. Having the option to keep the files could make it more redundant as a back up.

[@uldmedia]

@@AirPhotography It's actually a great idea, but without being able to switch off automatic deletion, it's relatively useless. Scenario 1: The storage space on the camera is sufficient, but I would like to quickly save my material on an SD card as a backup copy for important shoots. Scenario 2: I'm on the road and the internal memory is not enough. I want to be able to save the material on two different SD cards before I delete it from the camera. Otherwise, in my opinion, it makes more sense to connect the action pod to the cell phone and back up the material from there to an SD cards or external SSDs - maybe even back up directly from the camera to the SD cards / SSDs via a USB hub. Should be feasible for cell phones with a fast USB-C interface.

[@MiyagisRant]

Have you tried the with reader with the other insta369 devices and see if it can be used as a backup 'drive' via the usb plug ie. The X4 or Ace Pro? Because that would be a game changer if you could transfer the files the same way as the GO with those devices.

[@AirPhotography]

No, I have not, but I do believe the X4 has its own variation that works similarly

[@MiyagisRant]

@@AirPhotography had I have the quick reader for the ace pro but you have to remove the battery door to use it, I like that this one is basically a dockable usb key

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@micbernier6403]

Nice video, Just connect my new Go 3 on my iphone 15 with cable and was able to transfert all the file from the Go 3 to my phone without the quick reader. Is their an avantage to use the quick reader?

[@FinchGreen]

Why i cant add go3s to my s23 ultra by data cable like a external hdd? It is super strange. I wanna connect go 3s by cable to my phone and get data fast.

[@klausadrift7568]

I had asked Insta360 the same question and they confirmed that a direct cable connection to a phone is not feasible and that there is no intention to upgrade with a firmware. Probably due to many requests they have now come up with a Quick Reader or it was already planned right from the beginning. Adding more revenue with the Quick Reader rather than a free firmware upgrade.

[@thomasusheriii971]

Hard to get your hands on that Quick reader.It's sold out everywhere. Fortunately I got one from Amazon with a 2-3 week wait but its ordered. Now sold out on Amazon also. You Would think that those are easier to produce than the camera itself.

[@mattiebigtime]

This could’ve all been resolved by including an SD card slot on the action pod. I assume this was to make money, but I would’ve paid 40 more bucks to not be so clunky.

[@haris6523]

How about Micro sd size limit ? 1TB ?

[@AirPhotography]

Good question I’m not sure of that. I’ll see if I can find that information.

[@8301974]

Thanks for your video and tutorial

[@AirPhotography]

You are welcome

[@sneakpick129]

amazing!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wkwong80]

Thanks Shawn!

[@pasangfromearth]

Thanks for your video

[@AirPhotography]

You’re very welcome thanks for watching

[@martinknap]

@@AirPhotography Hi is quick reader a lot faster with transfering big files/videos to the mobile than using WiFi/Bluetooth?

[@nicolacavicchia6399]

I have lots of problem with my quick reader, it doesn't work with smartphone and neither with sd card. I contact the support center and I'm waiting.... At the moment not a good experience

[@maloumendoza17]

That’s so cool!

is a shame you can not directly use a Type C memory stick or a simple Type C card reader

[@AirPhotography]

Indeed, I hope that changes

[@tonnaboy10]

Those people that just buy the standalone S camera for the 4K upgrade are just going to have their old camera gathering dust in a drawer

[@nicholasweiss4662]

I could actually see myself buying a non s version standalone to go with my freshly purchased go 3s. Maybe I can get it from someone who upgraded. The go 3s has nice 4k quality and higher bitrate, but the non s version has higher fov which allows it to simulate a square sensor better, meaning free frame video works better. It is also just able to take wider shots all together, so having both is interesting to me.

[@mikeyneeley]

This should have been built into the action pod.

[@ArkimedeTV]

perfect

[@harley21production]

Il manque une explication importante pourquoi avoir une sd dans le lecteur rapide? Vous ne montrez rien à ce sujet

[@JeromeDemers]

I now need to buy a USB C power bank 😅😂

[@seemee548]

it took them FOUR YEARS. This SHOULD have been done after the first week's release of the original Go.

[@nyrubin]

DJI action 2 years and leaps ahead of this camera 😂

[@zantigar]

Aaaaaah! "Quick" Reader is overly complicated! Just make a Go 3 with a card reader.

[@Mid-Knife-Crisis69]

I wish reviews would mention the absolutely terrible sound quality of this. And there is no way of recording with an external mic. Awful product.

[@AirPhotography]

I think for a small point of view camera the sound is pretty good, but I agree being able to connect a Bluetooth microphone would be awesome

[@osama2228]

The sound is very low in the video

[@abricot68]

This GO3 S does not worth buying it. You can do much more with a 360 X4.

[@JeromeDemers]

This like saying you don’t need a car. You can do much more with a F350 truck.

[@kaffee_filter]

I wouldn't confirm that. I had the X3 and GO3 in parallel. In the end, however, the GO3 is at least in my pocket every day. If you have a child, it's worth a lot to just have a camera with you for memory. In the end, I had sold the X3 after one year exactly at the release of the X4 (because of the non-exchangeable lenses and that can quickly become a problem on a motorcycle) and have now gotten a GO3S standalone in advance to use both in parallel...Let's see when I'll miss the X4 all-round visibility, because that's true; That's something completely different and I loved it but as I said, I didn't use it that often in everyday life 😊

[@Freedom_and_Democracy]

No one trusts Insta360.

[@AirPhotography]

I do. I don’t get involved in politics. I like their cameras that’s all I care about. Hence why I don’t do sponsorships I stay away from all that. I think every company no matter who it is has a level of greed and corruption just some get caught

[@markr041]

I do. What nonsense.

[@rnrnrkrk994]

They do have dictator leader and steals technologies from other countries. They will do whatever it takes to keep their position -- its not a matter of politics but facts/common sense. Even their terms of usage (and requirement of having an app & register) states some concerning matters.. With that said I do have insta360 Go - the product is good. I never connect it to internet/phone when extracting videos from it and disabled the app.

[@Regantdarcy]

All this “i don’t trust Insta360” stuff is so overblown. Like Insta360 is the ONLY company that has ever sponsored videos. Gimme a break. People should be more critical of youtubers. There are some youtubers that just don’t give honest reviews. Unlike this channel. 👍🏼 I love Insta360 cameras. The Go3 & X4 have replaced all my gopros for action stuff & vlogging on the go.

[@RoadTales]

@@Regantdarcy Gopro sucks with their care. Insta gave me some good customer service. and Gopro MAX is the worst 360 cam ever. Good bye Gopro.

[@jsemtp2005]

Hello, can I buy just the GO 3S (standalone) and out of the box get it to work and connect to the insta360 app? Or do I need both the camera and action pod? Can I access the settings for the camera? Thanks for the help

[@haris6523]

If you didnt had go 3 , then yes you need action pod for it

[@jsemtp2005]

@@haris6523 thank you for the information. I have a GO2 and was looking for any easier way to upgrade.

[@bthomas493]

Thanks Shawn!