You definitely want to learn how to use macro mode on your Google Pixel phone . Macro photography has long been popular among photographers and now in social networks, and every smartphone owner wants to capture hidden details in everyday objects. Many of those phones now have macro cameras, so it's no surprise that some Pixel devices do too, allowing you to capture the smallest details without splashing out on an expensive professional camera. We say "certain Pixel devices" because this feature is only available on the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro . So how was it done? The ultra-wide camera on the Pixel 7 Pro doubles as a macro shooter, allowing you to shoot up to 3cm from your subject. While the phone doesn't have a dedicated macro lens, the Macro Focus mode uses the 12MP ultra-wide lens to create a pseudo-macro mode.


How to use Fax Lists macro mode on Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro At the time of writing, this feature is only available on the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro. 1. Launch the camera app and locate your subject The screenshot shows how to use the macro mode on the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro devices (Photo: © Future) Choose what you want to photograph . Flower stamens make great macro subjects. Launch the Pixel 7 Pro's camera app and move the phone closer to your subject . Your phone will automatically enter macro focus mode. How can you tell? Small flower symbol. If it's yellow, Macro Focus is on. You can turn it off by clicking on the icon. 2. Select the focus point The screenshot shows how to use the macro mode on the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro devices (Photo: © Future) Your Pixel should automatically detect the focus point, although it may take a second. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to change the focus point .



By default, the zoom is set to 1x, but you can tap 5x zoom for more detail. 3. Click the arrow The screenshot shows how to use the macro mode on the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro devices (Photo: © Future) Click the shutter button to capture your macro image, and it should save to your Google Photos app. 4. (Optional) Turn off macro mode The screenshot shows how to use the macro mode on the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro devices (Photo: © Future) If you think the Auto Macro Focus mode is interfering with your normal photography, you can turn it off as long as you want. Just click the gear icon in the upper left corner and then turn off Auto Macro . But you will miss out!