Use your device camera to take photos and attach them directly to elements in Layer. Useful for capturing site conditions or field observations without leaving the app.
You can use your device's camera to take photos and attach them directly to elements in Layer. This is useful for capturing site conditions, equipment states, or other field observations without leaving the app.
How to capture a photo from your device
Open an element.
Tap a File field or image field you want to add a photo to.
Tap the camera icon or select Capture from Camera.
If this is the first time, your device will ask for camera permission. Allow access to continue.
Take the photo.
Optionally: Speak to create image description for each image.
Review the photo and tap to confirm, or retake it.
The photo is attached to the element and uploaded to Layer.
Notes
Camera capture is available on iOS and on Android and mobile browsers that support camera access.
Photos captured this way are stored as files on the element, the same as photos uploaded from your device library.
If the camera option does not appear, check that Layer has camera permission in your device's app settings.