How to take a photo on Camera from Google

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

1. Open Camera from Google .
2. Point your camera and wait for it to auto-focus.
3. Select an option:
   • Tap Capture .
   • Press the volume up or down. 

Use zoom

1. Choose an option:
   • On your screen, pinch open or close.
   • Double-tap the screen.
   • Use the slider at the bottom. 
2. Tap Capture .
   Tip: To capture the most details when you take a photo from far away, zoom into your subject first.

Use auto-focus

1. Point your camera at your subject.
2. Wait for the camera to auto-focus.
   Tip: If you use the accessibility feature, double-tap your screen to auto-focus.
3. To lock focus and exposure, tap Lock .
4. Tap Capture .

Use front or back camera

1. Tap Switch .
2. Tap Capture .

Focus and blur the background (portrait-style photo)

1. Tap Portrait.
2. Point the camera at your subject.
3. Tap Capture .