Open Camera

Open Camera is a free Android camera app that puts professional photography tools in your hands without any cost or hidden ads. Whether you're capturing everyday moments or exploring advanced creative techniques, this app exposes your device's full camera potential with extensive manual controls and intelligent automation.

Take perfectly level photos every time with auto-level functionality, or dive into manual controls like ISO, white balance, exposure compensation, and focus assist for precise creative direction. Scene modes and color effects let you match your camera's output to your vision, while support for RAW (DNG) files gives you maximum editing flexibility in post-production. The app fully supports Camera2 API features, meaning you get access to burst mode, slow-motion video, and vendor-specific extensions on compatible devices.

Advanced shooting modes expand your creative possibilities significantly. Capture stunning panoramas—even with your front-facing camera—or use HDR with automatic ghost removal and alignment for high-contrast scenes. Exposure bracketing lets you blend multiple exposures, and focus bracketing helps you achieve perfect depth control. Night mode with noise reduction and dynamic range optimization turns low-light situations into usable shots. On-screen tools including histogram, zebra stripes, and focus peaking help you nail exposure and focus instantly.

Convenience features make shooting faster and easier. Use the timer with optional voice countdown, remote shutter activation by sound, or configurable volume keys. Auto-repeat mode with adjustable delay speeds up batch photography. Flip the preview upside-down if you're using attachable lenses, and overlay grids and crop guides to nail composition. Screen flash for selfies ensures you're properly lit even in dim conditions.

Tag your photos and videos with GPS coordinates and compass direction, then overlay timestamps, location data, or custom text directly onto your images. Video subtitles (.SRT format) store location and timing metadata. You can also remove sensitive EXIF data before sharing. Every UI element is configurable to match your workflow.

Open Camera is completely free with no third-party ads cluttering your experience, and the source code is open for transparency and community contribution. Some advanced features depend on your device's hardware and Android version—test before critical shoots. Discover what your camera can really do with Open Camera.