Quik | Desktop Access

GoPro’s Quik app is famous for turning hours of footage into 60-second highlights in minutes. While the mobile app gets most of the attention, the Quik desktop app (available for Windows and Mac) offers unique advantages for users who want to edit without squinting at a phone screen.

Here is everything you need to know to use Quik on your desktop effectively. | Feature | Mobile App | Desktop App | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Source footage | Phone clips only | GoPro, DSLR, Drone, Phone, Webcam | | Storage | Uses phone space | Uses hard drive (external drives OK) | | Precision | Tap & swipe | Mouse & keyboard (frame accuracy) | | Export quality | Compressed | Full resolution (4K/5.3K) | quik | desktop

GoPro.com/Quik Last updated: April 2026 – Note that GoPro has slowed development on the desktop app, but it remains functional for existing users. GoPro’s Quik app is famous for turning hours