Camera Preview 4+

Your Instant Mirror

Sindre Sorhus

    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

Instant access to your Mac's camera feed for quick checks before video calls.


■ Key Features

• Instant Camera Feed: A single click shows your camera's view.

• Menu Bar & Dock Access: Keep the app readily available in your menu bar or Dock.

• Keyboard Shortcut: Instantly display your camera feed with a keyboard shortcut.

• Customizable View: Resize and reposition the feed window to your preference.

• Photo Capture: Quick and easy photo captures right from the app.

• Always-On-Top Window: Prioritize your camera feed on your screen.

• Hide Menu Bar Icon: For a tidier menu bar.


You can also preview an external camera.


■ FAQ

‣ 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.
- Capture and copy photo in a single action.
- Made by an indie developer that listens to users.


■ Privacy

Camera Preview values your privacy. There's absolutely no tracking and the app cannot even connect to the internet due to macOS-enforced restrictions (no network entitlement).


■ Support

You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

What’s New

Version 1.6.0

- Added setting to choose whether to save photos as JPEG or PNG.
- Added the ability to capture a photo and copy it directly without saving.

Ratings and Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Brandonkboswell ,

Excellent App

I was a long time user of Hand Mirror (and it's still a great app), but I've found that Sindre's Camera Preview aligns better with my workflow. It's simple and clean, not to mention Sindre is actively looking to improve it. He recently updated it to include a feature that I requested. Download this one and while you're at it check out his other apps. They are all fantastic.

ryanleichty ,

Better than hand mirror

I switched from hand mirror after being a long time user. The app is simpler, has a better icon, and is less buggy. Enjoying it so far!

moshedan ,

awesome app

absolutely love this app. really love the new handy copy feature as well so useful for quicky getting a photo somethign form your phone and copying to your mac wihtout having to airdrop or the like

App Privacy

The developer, Sindre Sorhus, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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