How to record with the front and back camera at the same time

Recording with both cameras at once used to mean two phones and a lot of editing. Modern phones can do it in one take — if your app knows how to drive the hardware.

What your phone can do

Simultaneous capture depends on the camera system, not just the OS. Recent iPhones (XS and later) and many Android flagships support it natively. DuoCam checks your device on first launch and shows exactly which resolutions both cameras can run together.

Picking the right layout

• Picture-in-picture — the classic reaction view. Drag the front-camera window anywhere and resize it.
• Split screen — side by side or top and bottom, ideal for interviews and duets.
• Background removal — on supported devices, lift yourself off your background and appear inside the scene itself.

Tips for a better take

• Lock your exposure before recording so both cameras stay consistent.
• What you see is what you get: DuoCam records the composed frame, so frame it the way you want it published.
• Editing happens on device and never touches your original capture, so experiment freely.

Ready to try? DuoCam is free to download and works without an account.