Camera video
The selected iPhone camera records video to video.mov.
iPhone recording support
Capture video and motion data in sync.
CapturE records camera footage alongside timestamped iPhone sensor measurements, keeping each recording together for straightforward transfer and analysis.
Open a support issueGetting started
Basic usage
- 01
Allow access
Grant camera and motion access when prompted. Grant microphone access if you plan to record audio.
- 02
Choose camera settings
Select a supported resolution and frame rate, then frame your shot in the live preview.
- 03
Record
Tap Record. Use Pause and Resume within the current recording, or Stop to finish it.
- 04
Transfer your files
Open Recordings to review locally stored sessions and transfer the files you need.
What is recorded
One session, coordinated outputs
Accelerometer
Measures acceleration along the device's X, Y, and Z axes.
Gyroscope
Measures rotation rate around the device's three axes.
Magnetometer
Records magnetic-field measurements reported by the device.
Device attitude
Records calculated attitude and orientation values.
Sensor timestamps
Timing information relates sensor measurements to the recording timeline.
Audio
Microphone audio is included when audio recording is enabled and permission is granted.
CSV and metadata
Measurements are saved in sensors.csv and session details in metadata.json.
Your recordings
Stored locally on your iPhone
Each completed recording folder contains its video, sensor CSV, and metadata file. Recordings remain local until you transfer them using available iOS file-sharing options.
Troubleshooting
Common checks
The camera preview is unavailable
In iPhone Settings, confirm camera permission is enabled for CapturE, then reopen the app.
Sensor data is missing
Confirm Motion & Fitness access is allowed, then start a new recording.
Audio is missing
Check that audio recording was enabled and microphone permission was granted before recording.
A resolution or frame rate is not listed
CapturE shows combinations supported by the selected camera. Choices vary by camera and iPhone model.
I cannot find a recording
Check Recordings and the CapturE location exposed through iOS Files or device file sharing.
Need more help?
Contact support on GitHub
Open a GitHub issue with your iPhone model, what happened, and steps to reproduce it. Do not attach private recordings or license keys.