TapeCam 8mm
VHS & 8mm Camera
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
TapeCam 8mm
Capture memories like they were recorded on a real analog camcorder.
TapeCam 8mm transforms your phone into a vintage handheld video camera with authentic VHS and 8mm-inspired effects — including scan lines, tape glitches, chromatic distortion, date stamps, bloom, scratches, and analog color processing.
Designed for creators, filmmakers, and nostalgia lovers, TapeCam focuses on realism instead of fake filters. Every recording feels like lost home video footage from another era.
FEATURES
Real-time analog camera effects
Record videos and take photos with:
• VHS & 8mm tape presets
• Scan lines & CRT texture
• Tape glitches & tracking distortion
• Retro timestamps
• Bloom & chromatic aberration
• Analog noise & scratches
• Vintage color processing
Tape presets
Choose from multiple tape styles:
• SP Standard
• EP Long Play
• Home Video 1998
• Damaged Tape
• Rental Copy
• TV Recording
• Skate Tape
Each preset changes the texture, tone, distortion, and feel of your footage.
Built for creators
• Real-time GPU-powered rendering
• Import and edit existing videos/photos
• Adjustable analog controls
• Multiple aspect ratios
• High-quality export options
• Instant preview while recording
Authentic camcorder experience
TapeCam is inspired by classic handheld camcorders from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Subtle interface details, analog overlays, recording indicators, and tape-inspired visuals create a nostalgic filming experience that feels physical and immersive.
PREMIUM
Unlock additional tape presets, high-quality exports, advanced controls, and an ad-free experience.
Perfect for
• Retro aesthetics
• VHS edits
• Analog filmmaking
• Music videos
• Skate videos
• Memory journaling
• TikTok & Instagram content
• Found footage style videos
Record. Rewind. Relive.
TapeCam 8mm brings the analog era back to your pocket.
Ratings & Reviews
Fix UI bug in Gallery
Improve performance
The developer, Son Tran Huu, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Son Tran Huu
- Size
- 5.5 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- TapeCam Premium $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 SHT Studio