4.01·277,887 reviews·100,000,000+ downloads·#31 in Photography
Open Camera is a feature-rich, open-source camera app that blends robust manual controls with powerful imaging features, including RAW (DNG) support, HDR, and panorama, all without third-party ads. With 100,000,000+ total downloads and 1M new installs in the last 30 days, it remains a popular choice for Android photographers.
Pros & Cons
Open-source and no in-app ads
Extensive manual controls via Camera2 API (RAW, HDR, burst)
RAW (DNG) support and HDR with auto-alignment
Grids, overlays, and geotagging for precise composition
Competitors' keyword emphasis often highlights HD video and pro features, which Open Camera's listing does not prominently feature
Some features depend on device hardware, so support may vary across devices
No built-in cloud backups or social sharing in the app listing
About Open Camera
Open Camera is a photography app developed by Mark Harman.
Download Statistics
Open Camera has been downloaded 120 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 1 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 photography apps.
User Ratings
Open Camera is rated 4.01 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 280 thousand ratings.
App Information
Open Camera is FREE to download. The APK download size is 4.75 MB. The latest version available is 1.56.2. The last update was on May 27, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Open Camera requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2013.
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Pretty cool for the most part gets things done. I do find it frustrating at times just because I can't set kelvin/tint wb manually [could be my phone model not sure or just a missing feature] but other than that It's pretty decent just wish it had the Kelvin/tint.
★★★★★Jcp1765· Jul 19, 2026
I haven't actually used it yet, but this is the only app I found that will let me open up my camera since one of them busted. I can take photos and videos now!! And it's open source!! No 3rd party data collections!! I love you!!
★★★★★vin· Jun 25, 2026
This app is so great for recording yourself playing drums because it has a feature that can bypass the AGC or what we call Auto Gain Control which will compress the loud audio like drums, so it will become distorted when you use the phones built in camera. But on this app it does not have Auto Gain Control, so it will capture the loud noise without distortion like drums or even recording the live band, this app is absolutely great for drummers and musicians.
★★★★☆Khalil Haragli· Jul 13, 2026
I mean it's alr but the max exposure is only 0.5 seconds, and I can't manually change the aperture. I have a Samsung s26 ultra and can do 30-second exposures on my normal camera app. Why doesn't this one go above 0.5? Besides that it's a bit difficult but once you get used to it and learn then it's better. Pls just add the option to manually control aperture and add a higher exposure option please. oh and if you could add an option for photo stacking and stuff because I use this for astrophiles.
★★☆☆☆SHYAM PRAKASH VERMA· Jul 12, 2026
It will be appreciated if Audio level indicator to be made in green yellow and red green low, yellow mid-high and red peak in vertical Bar with db meter reading, also audio clipping indicator should be included, front and back camera selection to be made available.
★☆☆☆☆Jeremy Kennedy· Jul 7, 2026
We recorded two real estate videos with OC using an external Harmonic wireless mic yesterday, then two today only to learn during review that the app did not acknowledge the external mic!! Infuriating!! We reshot the clips on another app without issue. We tested the app and mic again. It worked fine without incident. Tried it outside, same problem. I can't tolerate an app that can't play well with external boosters like a wireless mic. What a shame.
★☆☆☆☆Greg Seaman· Jul 16, 2026
You For Uncertain Carnal Knowledge are screwing with a Camera app. I never asked to be installed, I do appreciate that it's not pre-installed. So I can delete at anytime. The records you have gotten from me, reflect other intrusive apps.
★★☆☆☆nightsmusic doe· Jul 11, 2026
Used to work great, but has disintegrated these past couple of months. I don't dare change from photos to video now because I can't get it back to photos, no matter what I do unless I uninstall and reinstall. Shutter speed lags now, videos film in landscape and view in portrait... I haven't changed any settings at all. I really liked this app but have to find a new one because I can no longer rely on this to do what I need when I need it which is to take a simple picture.
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Trust & Safety: Open Camera uses standard permissions (location, Bluetooth, camera, external storage, and microphone for audio). It is open-source, with no third-party ads, and notes third-party licences for some components. For best results, test on your device before critical shoots.
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