Install Framebird
Install the app on your iPhone and your Windows PC.
A camera app for iPhone + Windows
Your iPhone camera, ready on your computer.
Turn the iPhone you already own into a quiet, dependable, high-quality camera for calls, streams and recordings on your computer.
Coming soon to Microsoft Store & App StoreHow it works
Free · No account · Video stays on your devices
Connected directlyUSB or local Wi-Fi
Made for WindowsUses the iPhone you ownNo cloud, no accountFree in development
Simple by design
From phone to preview in moments.
Install both apps, connect, and see when your camera is ready.
Connect your way
Plug in USB for the most stable connection and automatic 1080p, or put both devices on the same Wi-Fi for automatic 720p.
See Ready. Start camera.
Your PC finds the iPhone automatically. Check the live preview and Ready status, then start your camera.
No pairing codes. Framebird discovers your phone automatically over USB or Wi-Fi.
Made to stay out of the way
A dependable camera, without the fuss.
Everything you need to get a clear picture and keep it going.
USB or Wi-Fi
Choose a cable for stability or connect on the same local network.
Automatic discovery
Your PC finds your phone over Bonjour on Wi-Fi or Apple’s USB service.
Know your status
A compact live preview makes Searching, Connecting, Ready, Live and Reconnecting clear.
Resumes on its own
If the link drops, Framebird reconnects and resumes the camera without another start.
Quality that adapts
Choose Auto or 720p/30, 1080p/30 and 1080p/60. Auto steps down if your iPhone gets warm and lets you know.
Light on your PC
Hardware H.264 encoding on iPhone and a native C++ Windows app keep CPU and memory use low.
Front or rear
Switch between your iPhone’s front and rear cameras whenever you need.
Clear at every step
See what your camera is doing.
A calm status and live preview keep you in control.
Private by design
Your video stays yours.
Video travels directly from your iPhone to your computer over USB or your local network. It never passes through a server. BirdsCode runs no servers for Framebird.
- ✓No account, analytics or tracking
- ✓No cloud video storage or relay
- ✓No microphone use
What you need
Ready for the devices you have.
iPhone
iOS 16 or later
Windows PC
Windows 10 (version 2004) or Windows 11, 64-bit
USB connection
Apple Devices app from the Microsoft Store, or iTunes
Price
Free. No account, subscription or ads.
In development
A useful preview today. More ahead.
Framebird is in development and is not yet available in the stores.
Available now · Preview
- iPhone to Windows camera connection
- USB and same-network Wi-Fi
- Live preview, status and quality controls
- Free to use
Coming soon
- Framebird Camera virtual camera for Zoom, Teams, Meet, OBS and Windows Camera
- Mac desktop app
- Microsoft Store and App Store releases
These features are planned and are not available yet.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is Framebird free?
Yes. Framebird is free, with no account, subscription or ads.
Does my video go to the cloud?
No. Video travels directly between your iPhone and computer over USB or your local network. Framebird does not use servers.
Can I use Framebird in Zoom or Teams?
Not yet. Support for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, OBS and Windows Camera is planned with the upcoming Framebird Camera virtual camera.
Should I use USB or Wi-Fi?
USB is the most stable and automatically selects 1080p. Wi-Fi works when both devices are on the same network and automatically selects 720p.
Does Framebird work with Android or Mac?
Framebird currently requires an iPhone and Windows PC. A Mac desktop app is planned; Android is not planned.
Where can I get help?
Visit Framebird support or contact info@sajadshafi.com.
No fuss. Just a good camera.