Flutter Better Camera is a cross-platform plugin for Android and iOS that provides comprehensive control over device cameras. It enables real-time camera feed display, image and video capture, and streaming of image buffers. The package supports essential camera features like flash, auto-exposure, and more, offering developers a robust solution for integrating advanced camera functionality into Flutter apps with minimal setup.
Use cases
- Real-time camera preview
- Image and video capture
- Live streaming of camera frames
- Camera-based AR applications
- Photo and video editing tools
Key features
- Supports flash, AE, and other camera settings
- Real-time image buffer streaming
- Cross-platform compatibility (Android & iOS)
- Simple API for camera control
- High performance camera operations
Suitable for
- Developers building camera-heavy apps
- Apps requiring live camera feeds
- Media capture and processing applications
- Augmented reality experiences
- Custom camera interfaces
Considerations
- Requires camera permissions on both platforms
- May have performance overhead on older devices
- Limited to basic camera hardware features
- No built-in video recording UI
- Platform-specific behavior may vary