iPhone Camera Tricks You Didn't Know About: Try These for Professional Photography!

Discover hidden iPhone camera tricks like recording video in Photo mode and using Live Text to scan text instantly. These simple features can boost your photography and productivity experience.

1. Record video directly from Photo mode

This super useful feature lets you record a video while you're in Photo mode. Just press and hold the shutter button to start recording, and let go to stop. Simple!

2. Lock the recording for more control

For longer videos, press the shutter button and swipe right to lock the recording. This way, you don't have to keep pressing the button. You can also tap the small white button to click photos while recording.

3. Scan text using your camera

Your iPhone camera can scan and use text directly. Just open the camera in Photo mode and point it at some text. In a moment, a Live Text icon will pop up in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

4. Take quick actions with Live Text

Tap the Live Text icon to get several options. You can directly call or save phone numbers, open web links, copy regular text, or even translate it. It's super handy for grabbing info without typing.

5. Choose the best shot from Live Photos

This feature is a lifesaver! If someone blinked or the pose was off in a photo, you can just choose a better frame from the Live Photo you took.

6. New possibilities in photo editing

Just open the Live Photo in the Photos app, tap 'Edit', and scroll through the frames to select 'Make Key Photo'. This lets you change the main image, turning what would have been a bad photo into a great memory.