Phone Take A PhotoTake photos on your Mac without touching the keyboard.
Photo Booth makes you click, then counts down. With Phone Take A Photo on an Apple silicon Mac, sit back, get the pose right and say “take a photo.”
Why use a voice shutter on a Mac?
Reaching for the trackpad means leaning toward the camera, which spoils the pose and the framing. A voice shutter lets you stay in position:
- Profile pictures and quick headshots: sit at a natural distance, try a few expressions, say the words each time.
- Showing an object to the camera: hold up a drawing, a product or a pet with both hands.
- Desk and setup shots: stand back from the desk and shoot.
- Recording short clips with “start recording” and “stop recording.”
Requirements
Phone Take A Photo runs on Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or later) running macOS 13 Ventura or newer. Download it from the Mac App Store listing of the same app.
Photo Booth vs. Phone Take A Photo
| Photo Booth | Phone Take A Photo | |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Click, then a countdown | Say “take a photo,” or clap |
| Repeat shots | Click again each time | Just say it again |
| Video start/stop | Click | By voice |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
Don't want to install anything yet? Our free online webcam camera works in Safari or Chrome on your Mac right now: say “take a photo,” clap, or use a 3/5/10-second self-timer.
Looking for a better headshot? See our guide to taking a professional headshot at home.
Try the voice shutter in your browser. Free, no download.
FAQ
How do I take a picture on my Mac without clicking?
Install Phone Take A Photo on an Apple silicon Mac (macOS 13+), allow camera and microphone access, and say “take a photo.”
Does it work on Intel Macs?
No. The Mac version requires Apple silicon (M1 or later).
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