Instant camera app for iPhone: fold-out to pocket instant looks

You want the instant camera look on an iPhone — without carrying a second camera or editing every shot afterwards in a filter app.

Short answer: Selfie shoots the instant camera look live: pick the preset, frame, shoot. Filters render in the viewfinder before you capture — on photos and videos, and even with the front and back cameras at the same time.

What makes the instant camera look

Instant film has its own signature: soft focus, lifted blacks, a dreamy color cast that varies by generation — from 70s fold-out cameras to today’s pocket instant printers — and of course the frame.

How to get it in Selfie

Selfie’s Instant shelf has four presets spanning the eras — fold-out, pocket, square-format and mini-format instant looks — each with era-appropriate color response.

The dual-camera twist

Shoot instant-look photos with both cameras at once: the scene big, you small in the corner, both with the same dreamy instant cast.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply the filter before or after shooting? Before — the preset renders live in the viewfinder, and the saved photo or video matches the preview. There is no separate editing step.

Does it work for video? Yes. Presets apply to video recording as well, including dual front-and-back video with sound.

Can I use it with both cameras at once? Yes — that’s Selfie’s core feature. The instant camera preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.