CamX - USB Camera1.63 - App Store

CamX turns your iPhone into a professional camera and your iPad into a portable capture monitor.

On iPhone, CamX delivers full manual camera controls, real-time video effects, and professional monitoring tools.
On iPad, simply connect a USB capture card to transform it into a portable display for gaming, streaming, or filmmaking.

One powerful tool for creators, gamers, and filmmakers.

【Real-Time Video Effects (20+)】

. Gaming-optimized effects
Recreate classic arcade displays with CRT scanlines, screen curvature, shadow masks, retro pixel styles, and LCD grids

. Analog signal effects
VHS, NTSC composite, and dithering

. AI upscaling
Enhance low-resolution sources with sharper visuals

. Creative effects
Night vision, film grain, and chromatic aberration

. VFX Recording
Bake effects directly into recorded videos and photos

. VFX Profiles
Save and switch between custom presets instantly

【Professional Monitoring】

. GPU-accelerated histogram
RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes

. Video scopes
Waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope

. Focus and exposure tools
Focus peaking, zebra stripes, and false color

. LUT preview
Real-time preview with custom .cube LUT import

. Picture profiles
Adjust contrast, saturation, and color temperature

【Advanced Camera Controls】

. Manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments

. High-quality recording
Custom resolution, frame rate, and codec settings

. Composition guides
Aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16)

. Guide colors and center marker

【Two Display Modes】

Gaming Mode
Minimal overlay with low latency, optimized for capture cards.

Videography Mode
Full monitoring tools including histogram, scopes, and picture adjustments.

【More Features】

. AirPlay and external display support
Clean feed mode with HDMI / USB-C output

. Media browser
Manage photos and videos directly in the app

. Screen lock
Prevent accidental touches during recording

【CamX Pro】

Unlock the full studio experience with VFX effects, advanced monitoring tools, custom skins, and more.
Everything you already love about CamX remains free.

【Device Compatibility】

. Built-in camera capture works on all supported devices, including iPhone
. UVC capture is supported on iPad models with USB-C ports

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Version History • Low storage warnings — CamX checks free space before you record and warns you if it runs low mid-take, so a long recording no longer dies silently. Remaining space now shows in the HUD.
• Correct storage readings on external SD cards and USB drives.
• Fixed mirroring being applied inconsistently between the preview and the recorded video.
• Fixed a stale pixel format after the camera falls back to another format, which affected HDR detection and color.
• Fixed a race that could show an empty media browser. 1.63 Aug 11 - Bugfixes 1.62 Apr 21 • 20+ Real-Time Video Effects — AI upscaling, CRT simulation, retro pixel styles, night vision, VHS, NTSC, film grain, chromatic aberration and more
• VFX Recording — effects and picture adjustments baked into captured video and photos
• AirPlay & External Display — clean feed mode for screen mirroring, dedicated HDMI/USB-C output
• GPU-Accelerated Histogram — rebuilt from the ground up with RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes
• Video Scopes — waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope
• Professional Monitoring — focus peaking, zebra stripes, false color, and real-time LUT preview with custom .cube import
• Composition Guides — aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16), customizable guide colors, and center marker
• Media Browser — browse and manage captured photos and videos in-app
• Camera Controls — manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments
• Screen Lock — prevent accidental touches during recording
• iPhone-Optimized Layout — redesigned controls with dial interface
• Adapt Liquid Glass for iOS 26+
• GPS metadata support
• Stability improvements and bug fixes

Introducing CamX Pro — unlock the full studio with VFX effects, professional monitoring tools, custom skins, and more. 
Everything you already love about CamX is still free. 1.61 Apr 14 • 20+ Real-Time Video Effects — AI upscaling, CRT simulation, retro pixel styles, night vision, VHS, NTSC, film grain, chromatic aberration and more
• VFX Recording — effects and picture adjustments baked into captured video and photos
• AirPlay & External Display — clean feed mode for screen mirroring, dedicated HDMI/USB-C output
• GPU-Accelerated Histogram — rebuilt from the ground up with RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes
• Video Scopes — waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope
• Professional Monitoring — focus peaking, zebra stripes, false color, and real-time LUT preview with custom .cube import
• Composition Guides — aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16), customizable guide colors, and center marker
• Media Browser — browse and manage captured photos and videos in-app
• Camera Controls — manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments
• Screen Lock — prevent accidental touches during recording
• iPhone-Optimized Layout — redesigned controls with dial interface
• Adapt Liquid Glass for iOS 26+
• GPS metadata support
• Stability improvements and bug fixes

Introducing CamX Pro — unlock the full studio with VFX effects, professional monitoring tools, custom skins, and more. 
Everything you already love about CamX is still free. 1.60 Apr 13 - Bugfixes 1.51 05/26/2025 - HUD view redesigned to show more detailed information.
- Audio stability improved.
- Recording stability improved.
- Added "Cancel Recording" button for better recording control.
- New "Audio Recording Quality" setting.
- Various bug fixes and performance enhancements addressed. 1.50 04/22/2025 - Bugfixes 1.43 08/27/2024 - Unlocked higher resolution for the built-in camera
- Video recording now uses the correct input audio channels and sampling rate (up to 48kHz)
- Option to record video without audio
- Added horizontal and vertical offset settings
- Added picture setting profiles
- Removed volume and brightness gestures
- Bug fixes 1.42 07/28/2024 Resolve issues related to rotation. 1.41 05/01/2024 What's New:

Redesigned interface for a modern and improved user experience.
Added customizable interface skin options and introduced a sophisticated frosted glass effect.
Completely overhauled the sound module for enhanced audio performance.
Customize the top heads-up display (HUD) with either existing controls or the new volume amplifier, or opt for a minimalist display.
Optimized gestures for seamless adjustment of volume and brightness.
Now save screenshots and videos to your preferred locations for easy access.
Expanded screenshot capabilities with support for additional formats: HEIF, JPEG, and TIFF.
Capture your screen effortlessly with support for screen capture via key press.
Enhanced video recording experience with codec and bitrate options for optimal output.
App launches into fullscreen directly if auto-hide is enabled.
Reimplemented image histogram with smoother animation and improved algorithm to reduce battery consumption.
Added device recommendations and logs pages.
Bug fixes and performance enhancements to ensure a smoother user experience.

Keep enjoying the app, and stay tuned for more updates! 1.40 04/28/2024 Resolved an issue where devices with no audio input were not functioning properly. 1.32 11/17/2023 Changes:
Fix no audio in recordings on specific capture devices 1.31 11/13/2023 New:
Redesigned the interface.
Added built-in cameras support.
Added options for audio capture inputs.
Allow background music to play from other apps.
Introduced a videography mode with support for histograms and grid lines.

Bugfix:
Fixed an issue where the screen would time out. 1.30 10/31/2023 Bug fixes 1.21 09/26/2023 Add iPhone 15 series support
Add custom picture settings
Add setup instructions
Fix localizations
Improve UI and bug fixes 1.2 09/25/2023 Bug fixes 1.1 09/19/2023 1.0 09/19/2023