The GoPro HERO12 Black is an action camera with Bluetooth audio support for wireless microphones, 5.3K60 video, and HDR video recording. It retains the HERO11 Black's sensor and adds improved battery life and 10-bit log color profiles.
Product released: September 6, 2023
Latest firmware version
Version 2.40.70, released November 4, 2025
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 00:10 UTC
What's new in version 2.40.70
Current Labs libary, with support and bug fixes very similar to the current MAX2 and HERO13 releases. Most HERO13 Labs features are now supported HERO12.
Added GAMA=2.2 for custom gamma curves (like LOGB), maybe useful for HDRI computations
Added preset frendly B000 to B999 for bitratre control e.g. B180 in a preset name will be 180mbs
Added preset frendly NR01 to NR99 for noise reduction percentage e.g. NR25 in a preset name will be 25% noise reduction
Added oS5 - 5 minute rear screen timeout (to match in menu control)
Added oS10 - 10 minute rear screen timeout
Added oS15 - 15 minute rear screen timeout
Added oS30 - 30 minute rear screen timeout
Added *EXPS=2 for ISO/SHUT within the capture screen during capture (reducing flicker of the ISO display.) Older *EXPS=1 still works the same.
Added *ALLI=1 for ALL Integer frame rates: 24.0, 25.0, 30.0, 50.0, 60.0, 100.0, 120.0, 200.0, 240.0
Added commands to enable and disable the touch screen (tE and tD). These will b...
The GoPro HERO12 Black is an action camera with Bluetooth audio support for wireless microphones, 5.3K60 video, and HDR video recording. It retains the HERO11 Black's sensor and adds improved battery life and 10-bit log color profiles. It was originally released on September 6, 2023.
What is the latest firmware version of GoPro HERO12 Black?
The latest firmware version of GoPro HERO12 Black is 2.40.70. It was released on November 4, 2025.
What changed in GoPro HERO12 Black firmware version 2.40.70?
GoPro HERO12 Black firmware version 2.40.70 includes the following changes: Current Labs libary, with support and bug fixes very similar to the current MAX2 and HERO13 releases. Most HERO13 Labs features are now supported HERO12.
Added GAMA=2.2 for custom gamma curves (like LOGB), maybe useful for HDRI computations
Added preset frendly B000 to B999 for bitratre control e.g. B180 in a preset name will be 180mbs
Added preset frendly NR01 to NR99 for noise reduction percentage e.g. NR25 in a preset name will be 25% noise reduction
Added oS5 - 5 minute rear scree...
Where can I download the latest GoPro HERO12 Black firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest GoPro HERO12 Black firmware (version 2.40.70) are on GoPro's official release page: https://gopro.github.io/labs/control/notes/#hero12-black
Is GoPro HERO12 Black still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, GoPro HERO12 Black received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 2.40.70.