LibGphoto2
A library for applications to access and control digital cameras via PTP, MTP, and other protocols.
What is LibGphoto2?
libgphoto2 is a library that allows applications to access and control digital cameras. It provides support for communication protocols like PTP and MTP, enabling software to transfer photos, adjust camera settings, and perform tethered shooting. It solves the problem of fragmented camera support by offering a unified, open-source backend for camera interaction.
Developers building photography applications, camera control software, or tools that need to interface with digital cameras programmatically. It's also used by system integrators and hobbyists who want to automate camera operations.
Developers choose libgphoto2 because it offers extensive camera compatibility through a single, well-tested library. Its open-source nature and support for multiple language bindings make it flexible for integration, avoiding reliance on proprietary camera SDKs.
Overview
The libgphoto2 camera access and control library.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building desktop applications that need to import photos from cameras
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