Camera Preview
Preview your webcam and take photos
Check your hair and lighting before a video call. Click the menu bar icon to see your Mac’s camera, and press Return to take a photo.
$6, one-time purchase · Available on macOS
Tips
- Press the Return or Space key while showing the camera feed to take a photo.
- Press Command+ to zoom in, Command− to zoom out, and Command0 to reset the zoom.
- Press the Option key while resizing the window to resize from the center (this works with any app).
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a feature request, bug report, or some feedback
Click the feedback button in the app or send it here.
The app does not work
- Ensure you are on the latest version.
- Restart your computer.
- Try resetting permissions.
Can you add support for making the camera feed a circle?
I don’t plan to add that. I plan to make a separate app specifically for showing the camera on presentations and screencasts, which will have this feature.
How is this better than Photo Booth?
- Convenient access from the menu bar.
- Toggle it via a keyboard shortcut.
- Higher quality camera output.
- Does not crop the camera output.
- Minimalistic design with no window frame.
- Takes photos without the countdown.
- Photos are saved to the file system, not hidden inside the app.
- The window can be made to always stay on top of other windows.
- Can be accessed from the menu bar.
- Capture and copy photo in a single action.
- Save photo as lossless PNG file.
- Includes camera metadata (EXIF) in the saved photo.
- Made by an indie developer that listens to users.
How is this better than QuickTime?
- Shows the camera faster. One click instead of multiple.
- Convenient access from the menu bar.
- Toggle it via a keyboard shortcut.
- Remembers window size and position.
- Takes photos.
- The window can be made to always stay on top of other windows.
- Capture and copy photo in a single action.
Do you plan to add background removal?
I don’t have any immediate plans for this. Maybe in a year when AI background removal has progressed further.
Can it record video?
No. That’s outside the scope of this app. You can use the built-in QuickTime Player app for that.
Older Versions
These are free for everyone but they will not run on newer macOS versions.
Get Camera Preview
Preview your webcam and take photos
$6, one-time purchase