Camera effects booth
Photobox
Photobox is a free, browser-based photo booth with real-time GPU shader effects on your camera. No install, no account, and no tracking.
- Free
- MIT license
- No account
- No tracking
Overview
Photobox shows your camera in a grid of live previews, each with a different effect. Pick one, then take a photo or record a video. Effects render on the GPU with the Noisemaker engine.
Photobox runs in the browser. It has no account, no analytics, and no uploads; photos and videos stay on your device.
Features
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Live grid
A grid of live previews, each with a different effect.
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Effects and distortions
Effects include Sepia, B&W, Comic, Noir, Bloom, and Edge. Distortions include Bulge, Pinch, Spiral, Mirror, and Warp.
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Photos
Take photos as PNG files.
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Video
Record video as WebM, or MP4 where WebM is not available.
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Filmstrip
Review your photos and videos in a filmstrip stored on your device.
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Camera controls
Switch front and rear cameras, flip the mirror, and swipe between effects.
Specifications
| Platforms | Web browser |
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| Rendering | WebGL2 |
| Output | PNG photos; WebM or MP4 video |
| Storage | Local to the browser (IndexedDB) |
| Privacy | No account, no analytics, no uploads |
| Source | github.com/noisefactorllc/photobox |
| License | MIT |
| Price | Free |
Get started
- Open photobox.noisefactor.io and allow camera access.
- Select an effect from the grid.
- Take a photo or record a video.
Resources
- Photobox: the app
- Source code
Questions
- Does Photobox upload my photos?
- No. Photobox runs in the browser and stores photos and videos on your device. It has no account and no analytics.
- Is Photobox free?
- Yes. Photobox is free and open source under the MIT license.