What to expect when connecting the Veil^™ 400 to a Windows PC.

Thermal photos and video often get a second look later, whether you’re wanting to share something cool you captured or confirming what happened after your hunting partner took a shot. The Veil^™ 400 Thermal Monocular stores everything directly on the device, ready to access once you’re back at a PC. No apps, wireless pairing, or special software are required. Here’s how to access the device and download files correctly:

PHOTO AND VIDEO DATA TRANSFER (PC ONLY)

Photos and videos recorded on the Veil^™ 400 can be transferred to a Windows PC using the supplied USB cords.

BEFORE YOU START

1. Power on the Veil^™ 400
2. Use a USB-C cable rated for data transfer
3. Connect directly to the PC (avoid USB hubs)

1. Power on the Veil^™ 400

The device must be on for the PC to recognize it as storage.

2. Connect the USB-C cable

Plug the USB-C end into the Veil^™ 400 and the other end into your PC.

3. Locate the device in File Explorer

Once connected, the monocular will appear as an external device. The device may first appear as “Imager.” Opening it will reveal “Vortex Veil^™ 400” as the storage location. Look under File Explorer → Devices and Drives.

4. Access thermal monocular storage

Open the Veil^™ 400 folder to view stored photos and videos. Files are displayed exactly as recorded on the device.

5. Copy files to your computer

Drag and drop files to your desktop or preferred folder to download thermal photos to your computer or transfer thermal videos to your PC.

KEEPING YOUR FILE WORKFLOW SIMPLE

Some users download files after every outing. Others only transfer photos or video when there’s something worth reviewing or sharing. The Veil^™ 400 supports both approaches by keeping files stored locally and accessible without added steps.

To see the Veil^™ 400 file transfer process step by step, watch How to Transfer Photos or Videos to a Device.

Want to learn more about the Veil^™ 400 Thermal Monocular or dig deeper into how to set it up and use it in the field?

Start with the Veil^™ 400 Thermal Monocular Product Overview to see the full list of core features.

For help improving visibility in changing conditions, read Veil^™ 400 Thermal Monocular: Viewing Modes Explained.

To better understand how display options affect what you see, check out Veil^™ 400 Thermal Monocular: Color Palettes Explained.