PhotoPills

PhotoPills

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PhotoPills: Plan and Shoot Legendary Photos of the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way

The all-in-one photography assistant for serious creators. Use 3D Augmented Reality and advanced planning tools to capture the perfect light and turn your vision into a real picture.

Publisher

PhotoPills S.L.

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

740K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

6K+

Locales

9

Visualize Your Legend

Discover the interface used by 740K+ users.

Smartphone showing PhotoPills augmented reality sun tracking for landscape photography planning

Smartphone showing PhotoPills augmented reality sun tracking for landscape photography planning

PhotoPills app planner interface showing sun and moon paths on a world map for photography planning.

PhotoPills app planner interface showing sun and moon paths on a world map for photography planning.

Smartphone screen showing the PhotoPills augmented reality feature for planning a night sky photo of the Milky Way over a lighthouse

Smartphone screen showing the PhotoPills augmented reality feature for planning a night sky photo of the Milky Way over a lighthouse

A collection of mobile screens from the PhotoPills app showing professional photography calculators for Depth of Field, Star Trails, and Exposure.

A collection of mobile screens from the PhotoPills app showing professional photography calculators for Depth of Field, Star Trails, and Exposure.

PhotoPills Academy interface showing a photography tutorial about capturing the Milky Way

PhotoPills Academy interface showing a photography tutorial about capturing the Milky Way

Plan the Unplannable

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 740K+ users.

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Map-Centric Planning

Use our advanced 2D planner to pinpoint the exact date and time the Sun, Moon, or Milky Way aligns perfectly with your chosen landscape.

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3D Augmented Reality

Stand at your location and see the future. Visualize celestial paths overlaid on your camera view to nail your composition before you even set up your tripod.

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Professional Field Tools

Master every technical detail with precision calculators for long exposures, star trails, and hyperfocal distance, ensuring a sharp and perfect shot every time.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 740K+ people who love this app.

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"PhotoPills is a total game-changer for my backcountry expeditions. I used the 3D AR view to align a moonrise perfectly between two peaks in Yosemite, and it was accurate to the second. It has turned my 'lucky' shots into planned masterpieces and saved me hours of scouting time."

Elena Rodriguez, Landscape Photographer
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"As an astrophotography enthusiast, this app is my most valuable piece of gear. The Milky Way planner and long exposure calculators take all the technical guesswork out of the night sky. I never head out for a shoot without checking my PhotoPills plan first—it is the ultimate assistant."

David Miller, Astro Enthusiast

About the app

Everything you need to know about PhotoPills.

Description

Unlock your creative potential! Discover how to easily turn any Sun, Moon and Milky Way scene you imagine into a real picture… and start shooting truly legendary photos every time you pick up the camera! Whether your passion is to capture beautiful landscapes, immortalize the infinite night sky, surprise the bride and the groom in their happiest day... or to travel the world, PhotoPills will make you love exploring new artistic possibilities to tell visual stories in a way it wasn’t possible before. * All in one app PhotoPills is your iPhone and iPad personal assistant in all photographic matters. It provides tasty remedies to answer most of the questions when planning and shooting your creative ideas: - The First 2D Map-Centric Planner: Sun, Moon, Milky Way - Sun, Moon Alignments Fast Finder - 3D Augmented Reality: Sun, Moon, Milky Way, Celestial Equator, Polaris, DoF, FoV - Photo Plans Manager - Location Scouting Tool - Key information: Sunrise/set, Twilights, Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Moonrise/set, Supermoon dates, Moon Calendar - Calculators: Long Exposure, Timelapse, Spot Stars, Star Trails, Hyperfocal Table, DoF, FoV - Widgets: Sun, Moon, Milky Way - PhotoPills Awards… and much more! * Endorsed by Masters “PhotoPills is an invaluable tool which I use every time I plan a shoot.” – Mark Gee, Astronomy Photographer of the Year. “A tool every photographer should have.” – Kevin Raber, Luminous-landscape.com. “It pays off! Using such a tool ensures that we are repeatedly capable of quickly planning powerful shots; leaving maximum opportunity for more creative ruminations.” – José B. Ruiz, Innovation Award, Wildlife Photographer of the Year. * How it works Have you ever walked around a place and thought: "What a pity the Moon isn't EXACTLY right there... I would have captured a great photo!"? What about the Sun? And the Milky Way? Well, now you can let your imagination fly and calculate when this specific magic moment happens in just a few seconds: - IMAGINE: the Milky Way arching over a powerful landscape, a giant full Moon appearing from behind a nearby hill or a sunset between two rocks on a magic beach... The only limit is your imagination! - PLAN: easily calculate the exact date and time the scene you’ve imagined happens. Work smarter, not harder! - SHOOT: just get out there, immerse yourself in the great outdoors, and enjoy living and capturing unique moments. * Become a Legend Because we know the huge amount of time, energy and love you put in your photos. We want to HONOR them, SHOW them to the World, and REWARD you with up to $6,600 in cash prizes. It's easy and FREE! Just submit your creative photos from PhotoPills and join the Legacy! * Never waste an unmissable scene again Create a To-Do list of planned photos and get to the location on time. * Get it right Adjust your frame for the best composition before you shoot. Use the 3D Augmented Reality Views to see whether Sun, Moon and Milky Way will be at the desired position when pressing the shutter. * Explore, discover great places and create your own database of locations If you come across a location you’d like to remember, save it as a Point of Interest. * Enjoy all daily information in just one swipe with the Widgets Just swipe down from the top of the screen to get all the Sun, Moon and Milky Way events for your current location and date, in addition to your upcoming photo plans. * Get more than an app Our goal is not only to help you plan your shots, but also to help you nail them. Whenever you need help, take a look at our How-To articles and videos, join our free online courses or just contact us! “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take PhotoPills – you stay in Wonderland and we show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Remember: all we’re offering are Legendary Photos and Goosebumps in your skin, nothing more.”

Latest Version

2.13.23

Size

49.7 MB

First Released

Mar 21, 2013

Ready to Capture the Legendary?

Join over 740,000 photographers who have mastered the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way. Stop leaving your shots to chance and start planning your next masterpiece today.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PhotoPills

How does PhotoPills help photographers plan their shots?

PhotoPills provides a 2D Map-Centric Planner for Sun, Moon, and Milky Way positions. It calculates exact dates and times for imagined scenes. The app also features 3D augmented reality views, allowing users to precisely adjust composition before shooting.

Does PhotoPills utilize augmented reality for photography planning?

Yes, PhotoPills features 3D Augmented Reality for planning Sun, Moon, Milky Way, Celestial Equator, Polaris, Depth of Field (DoF), and Field of View (FoV). This functionality assists users in achieving optimal composition prior to capturing their photographs.

What photography calculators are available within the PhotoPills app?

PhotoPills includes various photography calculators. These cover Long Exposure, Timelapse, Spot Stars, Star Trails, Hyperfocal Table, Depth of Field (DoF), and Field of View (FoV). The app calculates every detail for precise photographic adjustments.

Can PhotoPills assist users in learning new photography techniques?

Yes, PhotoPills supports learning photography techniques. It offers users access to How-To articles, instructional videos, and free online courses. These resources are designed to help users improve their skills and successfully execute their planned shots.

Is the PhotoPills app compatible with both iPhone and iPad?

Yes, PhotoPills is designed to function as a personal assistant for photographers on both iPhone and iPad devices. It provides comprehensive tools for planning and shooting creative photographic ideas across these platforms.

What kind of daily information do PhotoPills widgets show?

PhotoPills widgets display essential daily information. This includes Sun, Moon, and Milky Way events pertinent to the user's current location and date. Additionally, the widgets provide an overview of upcoming photo plans.

Does PhotoPills provide awards for user-submitted photographs?

Yes, PhotoPills hosts the PhotoPills Awards. These awards acknowledge and celebrate user-submitted photographs, offering up to $6,600 in cash prizes. Participation in the PhotoPills Awards is free for users.