Saving selfies as previewed refers to a camera setting that ensures your selfie appears exactly as it was framed on your screen, without being mirrored or reversed. This setting dictates whether the final photo will match what you saw in the preview before capturing it.
Understanding Mirrored and Non-Mirrored Selfies
When you take a selfie, your camera app often shows a mirrored version of the scene. This means what you see in the preview is a reflection, like looking in a mirror. However, the actual photo captured might be the non-mirrored version, and then appear reversed, which can be confusing.
The 'Save Selfie as Previewed' Setting
The 'Save selfie as previewed' setting allows you to choose whether to:
- Save selfies as previewed: The final image will match what you saw in the preview. If you saw a mirrored version in the preview, then the photo will be saved as a mirrored version.
- Not Save selfies as previewed: The final image will appear reversed compared to the preview. This means that the mirrored preview will be flipped back, which can cause a surprise.
How to Change this Setting (According to Reference)
According to the reference, here's how you can adjust this setting on your camera:
- In your camera app, look for a Down arrow icon usually located at the top.
- Tap on the Down arrow which will open up settings.
- Find the Settings option, or a gear icon, and tap that.
- Within the settings menu, locate the 'Save selfie as previewed' option.
- Toggle the setting on or off based on your preference.
Practical Implications and Examples
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Example: Let's say you have a shirt with text on it. With 'Save selfie as previewed' turned ON, the text will appear mirrored, exactly as you saw it on the screen. With the setting turned OFF the text will appear correct.
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Why use 'Save Selfie as Previewed'? Some prefer selfies to look exactly how they framed them in the preview. This way, there is no surprises in terms of text or positioning.
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Why not use 'Save Selfie as Previewed'? Some people do not like the mirrored versions of their face, as they feel they look different.
Summary Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Save Selfie as Previewed ON | The saved selfie matches the preview displayed on your screen, typically a mirrored version. |
| Save Selfie as Previewed OFF | The saved selfie appears reversed, or non-mirrored, compared to the preview. |
| Location of Setting | Usually found in the camera app's settings, accessible through a down arrow icon and the settings menu. |
| Purpose | To allow users to control whether their selfies appear mirrored, as they previewed, or non-mirrored, as if the camera were not a mirror. |
