The Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS connects to a Windows PC so you can copy photos and videos from the camera to your computer. The appropriate camera driver helps Windows recognize the USB connection, while compatible Canon software can provide additional import and organization options.

Key Features

• USB device recognition: Helps Windows identify the connected camera so supported applications can access its stored images and videos.
• Photo and video transfer: Enables importing captured files to your PC for viewing, editing, sharing, or backup.
• Windows import support: Works with compatible photo-import tools when the camera is correctly detected.
• Built-in driver options: Windows may recognize the camera automatically, without requiring a separate Canon driver package. Additional software availability varies by operating system.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading anything, confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7. Choose only a package explicitly listed as compatible with your system and the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS; an older installer should not be assumed to support newer Windows versions.

1. Prepare the camera. Make sure its battery has enough charge and that the memory card is inserted. Close any photo-import applications before starting the setup.

1. Install applicable software. If a compatible Canon driver or utility is available, download it from a trusted official source and follow its setup instructions. Keep the camera disconnected until the installer asks you to connect it. If no separate driver is required, proceed directly to the USB connection.

1. Connect and detect. Attach the camera directly to a USB port using a compatible data cable, then turn it on in playback mode. Allow Windows to finish identifying the device and configuring any built-in driver.

1. Test an import. Open a compatible photo application and try importing a few files. If the camera is not detected, check the cable, try another USB port, and review Device Manager for errors. A memory card reader is an alternative for transferring files without a camera connection.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or setup stops: Older Canon software for the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS may not work on Windows 10/11. Disconnect the camera, uninstall previous Canon utilities, run setup as administrator, or use Windows’ built-in camera/WIA support and import photos via File Explorer.
• Camera not detected over USB: Use a data-capable USB cable, not a charge-only cable. Connect directly to the PC, avoid hubs, set the camera to playback/review mode, try another USB port, and check Device Manager for an unknown camera/WIA device.
• Version conflicts after a Windows upgrade: Remove old Canon driver/software entries in Apps & Features and Device Manager, restart, then reconnect the camera so Windows installs the current built-in driver. Avoid mixing old TWAIN/WIA packages with newer Canon software.