Using your iPhone as a webcam is a game-changer

MacBook and iPhone on desk
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Did you know you can actually use your iPhone as a webcam? Okay, maybe you knew it, but do you know how much better your livestreams or recorded content could be if you explored the full range of functionality? I tried it and was shocked at how much I could do. 

For content creators, camera quality is one of the most important considerations. If you're streaming live or creating content, the last thing you want is for your video to look washed out or for the footage to be unstable. But the average webcam, inbuilt or external, has a distinct lack of features that are found on the best camera phones, like the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, which are known for recording stunning video. So, if you have a Mac to go alongside your iPhone, you can use the phone's brilliant camera to film instead of a standard webcam. 

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.