# MacroPhoto — Tap to enlarge.

> Magnifying glass and macro photography app with image capture and annotation. (iPhone/iPad app by HIROFUMI MARUO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrophoto/id1121523467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HIROFUMI MARUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/667820705)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrophoto/id1121523467/reviews.md

## What is MacroPhoto?

Magnifier - Macro photography app. When launched, it will be a normal camera view.

・Touch and hold anywhere to enlarge 3x (~7x). You can drag the magnification area. The magnification area (circular area) will continue to display for 5 seconds even after you stop tapping. It will disappear as soon as you tap the screen.

・If the camera switch is on, when you stop tapping, a photo will be taken at that time and thumbnails will be pasted at the bottom of the screen in order. If there are more than 5 thumbnails, the oldest thumbnails will be overwritten.

・When you tap a thumbnail, you can add a comment to the photo image and store it.

・The focus will be on the point you are tapping. It will focus from near to far.

・You can turn on the torch (light).

・You can sharpen the preview video image (sharpen button).

・You can emphasize the object that was in focus in the preview video image (corner detection button).

・You can display a list of stored photos and comments.

・It has a function that stops the preview after about 10 seconds if the device is stationary. The preview will resume if you move the device.

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This app uses the following open source software:

- GPUImage (Copyright (c) 2012, Brad Larson, Ben Cochran, Hugues Lismonde, Keitaroh Kobayashi, Alaric Cole, Matthew Clark, Jacob Gundersen, Chris Williams. All rights reserved.)

## Key features

- 3x magnification (approx. 7x)
- Tap-and-hold to enlarge
- Automatic photo capture on tap release
- Add comments to photos
- Torch/light functionality
- Image sharpening and corner detection
- Stationary preview auto-stop

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrophoto/id1121523467/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor App

*2021-03-05*

Not intuitive to use, poor controls - it basically just zooms in on your photos with a much worse camera app. Would like a refund!

### 1/5 — 使えません

*2019-03-24*

画質の変化ぎ感じられないし、撮影ボタンもない。自販機でコーラ買ったほうがマシでした。

**Developer response:** 「シャープボタン」をタップするとかなり強調したシャープな表示になります。「角検出」ボタンをタップすると焦点の合った部分に十字を表示します。
カメラスイッチを入れると、画面のどこかを長タップして拡大表示した部分を撮影できます。撮影結果は下方にサムネイル表示します。カメラスイッチを切ると拡大表示だけします。お試し下さい。

## Frequently asked questions about MacroPhoto

### What is MacroPhoto?

MacroPhoto is a utility app that functions as a magnifying glass and a macro photography tool. It allows you to enlarge your device's camera view and capture detailed images with added annotations.

### How does the magnification work in MacroPhoto?

You can enlarge the view by touching and holding anywhere on the screen. This provides a 3x magnification, which is approximately 7x the normal view. You can also drag the magnification area.

### Can MacroPhoto take photos automatically?

Yes, if the camera switch is on, MacroPhoto will automatically take a photo when you stop tapping. Thumbnails of captured photos are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

### Does MacroPhoto allow adding notes to photos?

Yes, when you tap a thumbnail, you can add a comment to the photo image and store it along with the picture.

### What are the image enhancement features in MacroPhoto?

MacroPhoto offers a torch (light) function, an option to sharpen the preview video image, and a corner detection button to emphasize the object in focus.

### How much does MacroPhoto cost?

MacroPhoto is a paid app priced at $0.99. It is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### Is MacroPhoto suitable for all ages?

MacroPhoto has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for younger users and above. It does not contain ads or in-app purchases.

### How often is MacroPhoto updated?

The latest version of MacroPhoto is 2.0, which was last updated on May 31, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2024-05-31

- You can now drag the magnification area with your finger.
- The corner detection method has been changed.
- Most of the code has been rewritten in Swift.

### 1.5 — 2019-04-12

- The part you tapped was enlarged. (Previously it was center only.)
- The enlarged part was taken for the photography with the camera. (Until now, the zoom has not been reflected.)
- Swipe up / down to adjust the focus manually. After tapping to zoom in, it will return to the auto focus.
- The zoom factor can be changed with the slider.

### 1.4 — 2017-10-26

Bug fix.

### 1.3 — 2017-10-12

- Immediately after startup, it was set to auto focus.
- Flicking up will focus far away.
- Flick down to bring focus close.
- Tap the screen to focus on that point.
- We made some improvements and fixed bugs.

### 1.2 — 2016-10-10

- Added the camera switch which decides to shoot photos or not. 
- You can take pictures at the maximum resolution when it's in the normal and sharp setting  mode.

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## Related topics

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