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DJI Mimo update brings automatic backups, smarter editing, and new creative tools

DJI is continuing to polish the software experience behind its growing handheld camera and gimbal lineup. The company has released DJI Mimo v2.11.2, introducing a handful of quality-of-life improvements that should make everyday shooting and editing noticeably smoother for creators.

The biggest addition is one that frequent travelers and vloggers will probably appreciate the most: Auto File Transfer for the new Osmo Pocket 4P. Instead of manually copying footage after every shoot, the camera can now automatically and silently transfer photos and videos to your smartphone once it’s powered off. That means your files are backed up and ready to edit without extra taps or cables.

It’s the sort of feature that sounds small until you’ve finished filming a long day on vacation or wrapped up a client shoot and simply want your footage waiting on your phone. DJI says the process happens automatically after shutdown, making the workflow much more seamless.

The update also expands features for the company’s newest smartphone gimbals. Osmo Mobile users now gain support for 4K Ultra HD Live Photos, allowing compatible iPhones (iPhone 14 and newer) to capture motion-rich Live Photos in significantly higher quality. As smartphone cameras continue replacing dedicated cameras for everyday content, features like this help blur the line between photos and short-form video.

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DJI didn’t stop with camera features. The editing side of Mimo also gets some welcome attention. Creators can now export compatible clips as cinematic slow-motion Live Photos with a single tap, provided the original footage was recorded at 48 fps or higher. It’s another feature clearly aimed at social media users who regularly share content on platforms that support Live Photos.

Meanwhile, a new Preset Sharing and Importing feature lets users generate a share code for their custom editing presets. Instead of explaining every color adjustment or filter setting to friends or teammates, creators can simply share the code and let others apply the same look instantly.

While v2.11.2 focuses on workflow improvements, it continues DJI’s broader push to make Mimo more than just a companion app. Last month’s update introduced support for the new Osmo Pocket 4P, additional color grading tools for D-Log 2 footage, and expanded editing capabilities, signaling that DJI sees software as an increasingly important part of its creator ecosystem.

The update also pairs nicely with DJI’s latest Osmo Action cameras, since Mimo remains the primary app for importing footage, quick edits, firmware management, and sharing finished videos across the broader Osmo ecosystem. If you regularly switch between an Action camera, a Pocket camera, and a smartphone gimbal, each Mimo update helps tighten that ecosystem a little further.

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