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Pixel Magic Capture: Don’t Miss a Moment on Video

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How to take clear photos while shooting video on Google Pixel

Magic Capture on Pixel automatically snaps and edits high-quality photos while you record video, so you never have to choose between participating and filming.

13 August 2026

A macro shot of two Pixel Watch Two-Tone Leather Bands. One is in the colour Porcelain, the other is in the colour Bay.
A macro shot of two Pixel Watch Two-Tone Leather Bands. One is in the colour Porcelain, the other is in the colour Bay.
Key Takeaways
  1. Magic Capture is a new camera mode for video and high-quality photos.
  2. It lets you capture the moment while you live it.
  3. Get a selection of cropped, unblurred photos ready to share.
You no longer have to choose between capturing the moment and enjoying it.
Don’t let the memories pass you by
Everyone’s been there. A special memory is unfolding – maybe you’re at a concert, your favourite artist is performing, your dog doing a new trick, or a friend opening a birthday present - and you need both a video and photos to capture the moment. It takes twice as long to get both stills and video, and trying to do both at once usually results in blurry or lower-quality pictures. Magic Capture on Google Pixel 11 phones does the multitasking for you, so you can stay present.
With Magic Capture, you are free to get the moment without taking yourself out of it.
With Magic Capture, you are free to get the moment without taking yourself out of it.
A new way to capture the moment
With Magic Capture, there’s no need to choose between taking a photo or a video. Just aim your camera. With one tap, Google Pixel captures video and photos – and you get the memory of how it felt to be in the moment.
Ready to share in seconds

After the excitement passes, finding and editing the best photos usually takes up valuable time that could be better spent elsewhere. Magic Capture handles that busywork for you.

Magic Capture enhances your photos and videos with quick edits and HDR+ into high-quality stills, ready to share instantly. When you are ready to relive the moment, you have both a video and great photos waiting for you, saving you the time you would normally spend sorting through hundreds of frames or trying to edit the best shot.

Magic Capture on Google Pixel 11 phones does the multitasking for you, so you can stay present and still have perfect memories to share later.

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