Support

How do I start a daily photo project?

Open the camera, take your first photo, and save it. Each day, the previous photo appears as a ghost overlay so you can match your framing. Your streak updates automatically in the Library.

Where are my photos saved?

Photos are saved to your Apple Photos library in the PocketPic album (or a custom album name you set in Settings). The in-app gallery syncs from that album.

How do I export a time-lapse?

From the Library, open Export. Choose frame rate, resolution (1080p H.264 or native HEVC), and whether to enable eye alignment. Save to Photos, share via the system share sheet, or export to a file.

What is eye alignment?

When enabled, PocketPic uses on-device face detection to align each frame so your eyes stay in a consistent position. This makes self-portrait time-lapses look smoother. It runs entirely on your device and can be turned off anytime.

What does Privacy mode do?

Privacy mode replaces photo thumbnails in the in-app gallery with neutral placeholders. Your photos are not deleted — they remain in the Photos app.

How does the Mac menu bar camera work?

PocketPic lives in the menu bar. Click the viewfinder icon to open a compact camera popover for a quick daily shot without launching the full window.

The app can't access my camera or photos

Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera (or Photos) and enable access for PocketPic. You can also open System Settings from the link in PocketPic's Settings screen.

What are the system requirements?

PocketPic requires macOS 15 or later.