Free Camera

Fully featured and completely free open source camera app. No ads.

Free Camera - Open Source Camera App for Android

"Free Camera" is a fully featured and completely free Android camera app that offers advanced functionalities such as auto-stabilization, manual controls, video recording, and remote shooting options. With no ads and open-source code, it allows users to utilize features like HDR, geotagging, and external microphone support, making it perfect for photography enthusiasts. Customize settings, save locations, and capture stunning images effortlessly on any Android device.
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App stats

Users: 729,860
26
Rating: 3.83
(2,158)
Version: 4.7 (Last updated: 2018-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-05-10
Permissions
Location: precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio

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# 71,421 ▼ 125

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App summary

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Free Camera is a fully featured and completely free Camera app for Android phones and tablets.
Features:
* Option to auto-stabilize so your pictures are perfectly level no matter what (see example image).
* Expose your camera's functionality: support for focus modes, scene modes, color effects, white balance, ISO, exposure compensation/lock, face detection, torch.
* Video recording (including HD).
* Handy remote controls: timer (with optional voice countdown), auto-repeat mode (with configurable delay).
* Option to take photo remotely by making a noise (e.g., voice, whistle), or by voice command "cheese".
* Configurable volume keys.
* Optimise GUI for left or right-handed users.
* Zoom via multi-touch gesture and single-touch control.
* Option to lock orientation to portrait or landscape for photo or video. Upside-down preview option for use with attachable lenses.
* Choice of save folder (including support for Storage Access Framework).
* Disable shutter sound.
* Overlay a choice of grids and crop guides.
* Optional GPS location tagging (geotagging) of photos and videos; for photos this includes compass direction (GPSImgDirection, GPSImgDirectionRef).
* Apply date and timestamp, location coordinates, and custom text to photos; store date/time and location as video subtitles (.SRT).
* Yes you can take a selfie (also known as front camera), includes support for "screen flash".
* Support for (some) external microphones.
* Widget to automatically take a photo after launching.
* Support for Camera2 API: manual focus distance; manual ISO; manual exposure time; RAW (DNG) files.
* Support for HDR and Exposure Bracketing (Camera2 only).
* Dynamic range optimisation mode.
* Small file size.
* Completely free, and no ads in the app (I only run ads on the website). Open Source.

(Some features may not be available on all devices, as they may depend on hardware or camera features, the Android version, etc.)

App icon by Adam Lapinski ( http://www.yeti-designs.com ).

The open source code for Free Camera (modified version 1.37 Open Camera) is available at https://yadi.sk/d/IGi59dVY3HxAs5

The app Free Camera is a modified version of the Open Camera app.
I just added the ability to control the camera with Mi Band 2.

Please donate to Mark Harman, the author of Open Camera, for his fine work.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Free and open source with no ads
  • Offers a variety of features and customization options
  • Better photo and video quality compared to default camera apps
  • User-friendly interface and easy to use
  • Responsive and supports low-resolution photo taking
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Issues with functionality like voice activation and HDR mode
  • Problems with freezing during recording and saving to storage
  • Some users noted it resembles and possibly duplicates another app
  • Brightness settings cause strain during use
Most mentioned
  • Frequent crashing and errors
  • Lack of ad support
  • Comparison to default camera apps showing better quality
  • Voice activation not working effectively
  • Storage selection issues causing freezing
User reviews
Update: Used to be the best ... now just constantly errors out and immediately closes. Trying open camera now. Old review: Best camera app for Android. Lots of features, 100% free, ad-free, and open source. Can't get any better than that!
by Google Mail, 2024-01-08
Incorrect Rating! Possibly the world's MOST UNDERRATED APP (of ALL TIME?) I've loved my Green Robots & Apps since 2017 & I've tried MANY camera apps. This is absolutely PERFECT & the number 1 BEST ever, in my opinion. I have it on about 20 or so. Huge thanks to the Developer. Definitely 5 Stars! (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) This is the BEST!
by Super Duper, 2023-10-26
This is much better than the original camera app that comes bundled with Android. The video quality is much better, and you can customize both photos and videos, with no ads to bug you! Excellent app!
by Dev, 2022-08-08
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