Open Gate Recording
on Apple iPhone

Giving creators more flexibility when editing — and filmmakers, true IMAX-level immersion.

4.6 / 5

Trusted by
10,000+ creators

Supports iOS 17+, iPhone 12 and newer.

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Why OpenCam?

Unlock your iPhone's true filmmaking potential with wider framing and professional controls.

Features

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Full sensor recording

Unlock your iPhone's full potential. Shoot in HD+ or 4K+ with true Apple Log, cinematic stabilisation, and 60 FPS fluidity.

On iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, use the entire square selfie sensor.
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Pro manual controls

Fine-tune every detail — exposure, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO.
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Clean file management

Avoid clutter in your photo library by only saving the videos you want.
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Instant LUT previews

Test your creative looks live on set. Preview LUTs in real time before hitting record so everyone sees the final vision.
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External SSD recording

Capture straight to fast external storage for marathon shoots with no compromise on quality or capture length.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about OpenCam

OpenCam records in a true 4:3 aspect ratio using your iPhone’s full sensor — capturing more of the scene without cropping or distortion.
On iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, experience the new 1:1 full-sensor square mode, perfect for creators who shoot for both portrait and landscape formats.
With Apple Log and Open Gate recording, you’ll preserve every stop of dynamic range for precise color grading, complete with real-time LUT previews to see your look as you film.

You can now just film a single video, and have more room to edit it for both vertical and horizontal formats, for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
OpenCam does not collect any user data. Everything is processed locally on your iPhone and never sent out of your device, and all features are available offline.