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Options
Photo size (rear or
Set the photo resolution for the camera.
selfie camera)
Video size (rear or
Set the video resolution.
selfie camera)
Selfie photo mirror
Turn on to take a mirrored selfie.
Note: The viewfinder will not show a mirrored selfie, but the
photo will be mirrored after you take it. (If your phone has
Active Photos, it must be turned off to use this feature.)
Quick capture
Twist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Tap anywhere to
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
capture
screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Shutter sound
Turn the shutter sound on or off.
Assistive grid
Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or
videos.
Leveler
Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the
viewfinder.
Slow motion size
Set the video resolution for a slow motion video.
HDR
Set to Auto, On, or Off (front camera only).
Watermark
Add a watermark, timestamp, or signature to your photos.
Auto smile capture
Automatically detect smile and take a photo when all of the
subjects (limited to five faces) in the viewfinder are smiling.
Smart composition
Generate an alternate shot that uses the professional
photography rule of thirds.
Shot optimization
Enhance photos with automatic tuning and AI scene
detection.
Options
Google Lens
Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
See
Save location
Turn on to tag photos with a location.
Efficient videos
Turn off/on latest encoding for videos 4K resolution and
above.
Take portraits
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur effect, while keeping the main subject in
perfect focus.
Find it:
Camera > Menu
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically. Tap the screen
to change the focal point.
2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
3 Tap
to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
Tip: For best results, subjects should be 2-6 feet away and not side-by-side. When
photographing people, aim for the waist up.
Take close ups and change the background
Use cutout mode to get a close portrait, cut it out from the background, and replace the
background with something else.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Find it:
Camera > Menu
1 Line up your subject at close range.
2 Tap
to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo, use the
photo editor to change the background.
Apps
Take spot color
photos.
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Portrait
>
Cutout
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