Use the Camera app on your Galaxy tablet

The Camera app on your Galaxy tablet includes a variety of shooting modes that make it easy to capture pictures and videos. For instance, you can use Portrait and Photo modes to take selfies or pictures of your friends, Single Take to capture multiple shots at the same time, Food mode when zooming in on your favorite dish, or Hyperlapse mode to film a timelapse video.
A person using a Galaxy tablet to take a group picture
A person using a Galaxy tablet to take a group picture

Use the Camera app on your Galaxy tablet

Note
The available camera modes will vary depending on the tablet model.

Portrait, Photo, and Video modes

Person using a Galaxy tablet to take a picture

The Camera app’s standard Portrait, Photo, and Video modes let you take quick selfies, pictures, and videos at any time.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap PORTRAIT, PHOTO, or VIDEO at the bottom of the screen.
  2. You can use the options on the left and right sides of the screen to zoom in and out, enable or disable the flash, change the aspect ratio or resolution, and apply filters.
  3. Tap the switch camera icon (the arrows) to use the front camera instead.
  4. Tap the Settings icon to open the app’s Settings, or tap the Gallery icon to open the Gallery app.
  5. When you’re ready to take your photo or record your video, tap the Capture or Record icon. If you’re taking a video, tap Stop when you’re finished.
  6. Your photo or video will be saved in the Gallery app.
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Pro and Pro Video modes

Person using a Galaxy tablet to take a picture in Pro mode

Pro and Pro Video modes let you manually adjust certain options, such as the sensitivity, when taking photos or videos.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap PRO or PRO VIDEO.
  3. Next, tap WB (white balance), EV (exposure value), or ISO (sensitivity), and then adjust the available sliders. You can also tap the W icon to use a wide angle.
  4. Then, tap Capture to take your photo or tap Record to begin recording. If you’re taking a video, tap Stop when you’re finished.
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Single Take

Single Take allows the camera’s AI to capture and choose a set of photos for you. It will also generate a 10-second video compilation of your photos. Single Take will capture up to five photos and four videos, depending on how long you choose to record.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, then tap MORE, and then tap SINGLE TAKE.
  2. Tap Capture to begin taking photos. You can tap Stop to finish taking photos before the time is up.
  3. Tap the Gallery thumbnail to view your photos and videos.
  4. Touch and hold a thumbnail, and then tap Best shot (the crown icon) to save it as your favorite.
    A thumbnail from a Single Take video highlighted
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Night mode

A person using a Galaxy tablet to take a picture of the sunset while using Night mode

If you need to snap some photos while it’s dark out, you can use Night mode to illuminate your shots.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap NIGHT, and then tap Capture.
  3. The camera will combine several images into one complete shot, so you’ll have a bright and clear photo.
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Food mode

A person using a Galaxy tablet to take a picture of lasagna while using Food mode

Food mode lets you take detailed shots that emphasize the vivid colors of food items.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap FOOD, and then align your shot.
  3. Tap the icons for Blur effect (the water droplet) and Color temperature (the thermometer) if desired.
  4. Tap Capture.
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Panorama mode

Panorama mode displayed on a Galaxy tablet with the Capture button highlighted

If you’d like to capture a linear horizontal or vertical image, you can use Panorama mode.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap PANORAMA, and then tap Capture while slowly panning the screen in your desired direction.
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Zoom in and out

A person using a Galaxy tablet and zooming in on a dog

Even when you're far away from your subject, you can still get a great shot by zooming in.

  1. To use the zoom function, open the Camera app and tap PHOTO.
  2. Select the rear camera, and then pinch the screen with your fingers to zoom in. You can also tap the options at the bottom to zoom in and out.
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Hyperlapse mode

Hyperlapse button highlighted on a Galaxy tablet displaying hyperlapse mode in the Camera app

You can create a timelapse video with Hyperlapse mode. The video’s frame rate will be adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and the movement of your tablet.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap HYPERLAPSE.
  3. Tap the icons for Flash (the lighting bolt), Recording time (the clock), or Speed (the icon may say AUTO or a numerical value) if desired.
  4. Tap Record to begin recording. Tap Stop when you’re finished.
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Portrait Video mode

A person using a Galaxy tablet to take a portrait video of a women wearing a beach hat

Portrait Video mode lets you add and adjust background effects.

  1. Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE.
  2. Tap PORTRAIT VIDEO.
  3. Tap the Effect icons (the circles) to select an effect, including GLITCH, COLOR POINT, BIG CIRCLE or BLUR.
  4. Then, adjust the Effect strength slider.
  5. Tap Record when you’re ready to film your video. Tap Stop when you’re finished.
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Additional options

Bixby Vision and AR Zone highlighted in the More tab from the Camera app

The Camera app includes Bixby Vision and AR Zone as well. Bixby Vision’s Discover feature lets you look up nearly anything by pointing your tablet at an interesting object or image. AR Zone lets you create AR Emojis, doodles, stickers, and more.

To find these options, navigate to and open the Camera app, then tap MORE, and then tap either BIXBY VISION or AR ZONE.

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