Important: The Camera from Google app is only available on Android devices.
Open your camera
To open the camera, tap Camera from Google . Learn where to find your apps.
Take a photo
- Open Camera from Google
.
- Point your camera and wait for it to autofocus.
- Select an option:
- Tap Capture
.
- Press the volume up or down.
- Tap Capture
Use zoom
- Choose an option:
- On your screen, pinch open or close.
- Double-tap the screen.
- Use the slider at the bottom.
- Tap Capture
.
Tip: To capture the most details when you take a photo from far away, zoom into your subject first.
Use autofocus
- Point your camera at your subject.
- Wait for the camera to autofocus.
Tip: If you use the accessibility feature, double-tap your screen to autofocus. - To lock focus and exposure, tap Lock
.
- Tap Capture
.
Use front or back camera
- Tap Switch
.
- Tap Capture
.
Focus & blur the background (portrait-style photo)
- Tap Portrait.
- Point the camera at your subject.
- Tap Capture
.