Kamoso is Qt-based software to capture pictures and videos with a webcam.
The software takes one-click pictures and videos that can be integrated into social networks.
It’s released under an open source license.
Key Features
- 3 second heads up so you can pose for your picture.
- Burst mode – keep takes pictures rapidly. The picture appear in chronological order, and can be viewed with a double click.
- Gallery where you can apply special effects.
- Upload pictures to Facebook.
- Upload views to YouTube (needs kipi-facebook).
- Internationalization support – there are translations for Czech, German, Greek.
Website: github.com/KDE/kamoso
Support:
Developer: Álex Fiestas, Aleix Pol
License: GNU General Public License version 2 or any later version

Kamoso is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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