Everything you need for browser-based time-lapse

No software to install, no files to manage. Capture from any webcam, deploy a Raspberry Pi for 24/7 capture, and create stunning videos or animated GIFs in minutes.

How it works

Three steps from webcam to finished time-lapse

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Capture or Upload

Use your webcam to capture frames at custom intervals, or drag-and-drop existing photos for instant processing.

2

Cloud Processing

Images upload to the cloud in batches. A serverless pipeline stitches them into video — your browser stays light.

3

Create & Download

Generate an MP4 video or animated GIF from your frames. Download instantly or share from your settings page.

Core features

Included in every plan — Free, Pro, and Studio

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Multi-Camera Support

Switch between any connected camera — built-in webcam, USB camera, or virtual camera device. iPhone Continuity Camera supported on Safari.

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Flexible Resolution

Capture at 320×240 for quick tests up to 1920×1080 Full HD for production-quality results.

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Scene Presets

Pre-configured intervals for common scenarios — fast-moving clouds, sunsets, slow construction, or seasonal changes.

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Custom Intervals

Set any capture interval from 1 second to 24 hours. Fine-tune your timing for the perfect result.

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Live Progress

Real-time stats show image count, estimated video duration, and progress toward your session limit.

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MP4 & GIF Export

Create standard MP4 video or animated GIF. Images are processed server-side with FFmpeg for fast, high-quality output.

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Cloud Processing

Frames upload to S3 in batches. A serverless pipeline stitches them into video — your browser stays light.

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Secure Auth

Sign in with Google or create an account with email. Powered by AWS Cognito with industry-standard PKCE flow.

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Nothing to Install

Runs entirely in your browser. No plugins, extensions, or desktop software required.

Ready to try it? The free tier includes everything above.

Try Free Now → See Pricing

Unlock more with Pro

Everything in Free, plus powerful tools for serious time-lapse creators.

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Motion Detection

Only capture frames when something moves. Configurable sensitivity (high/medium/low) with a 5-second cooldown. Saves storage and produces cleaner time-lapses.

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Bulk Photo Upload

Drag-and-drop thousands of existing photos. Chunked upload engine handles 10,000+ files without freezing the browser. JPEG and PNG supported.

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Unlimited Images

No per-session cap. Free users get 1,800 images (1 min of video). Pro users capture as long as they want.

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Unlimited Video Length

Free tier videos are capped at 1 minute. Pro removes the limit — create hour-long time-lapses if you need to.

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1080p Full HD

Capture and export at 1920×1080 for crystal-clear results. Free tier is limited to 720p.

No Watermark

Clean, professional output. Free-tier videos include a small Lapseleap watermark — Pro removes it entirely.

Go headless with Studio

Everything in Pro, plus dedicated Raspberry Pi capture devices for 24/7 unattended time-lapse.

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Raspberry Pi Devices

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a dedicated time-lapse camera. Flash our Pi image, drop in a config file, and power on — the agent auto-detects USB or CSI cameras.

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Live Preview

Stream a real-time ~10 fps preview from your Pi straight to your browser via a WebSocket relay. See exactly what the camera sees, remotely.

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Remote Management

Start, stop, and configure capture sessions remotely from the web app. No SSH or direct access needed.

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Multi Wi-Fi

Configure multiple Wi-Fi networks per device for portable setups — move between locations without reconfiguring.

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24/7 Headless Capture

Set an interval and walk away. The Pi captures around the clock, uploading frames to the cloud automatically — no browser required.

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Secure Device Auth

Each Pi authenticates with HMAC-signed requests. Devices are tied to your account — only you can control them.

Scene presets

Pre-configured capture intervals for common scenarios

Fast-moving

Every 2 seconds

Clouds, crowds, traffic, busy streets. Produces smooth motion in the final video.

Medium

Every 7 seconds

Sunsets, sunrises, weather changes. Captures gradual lighting shifts over 30–60 minutes.

Slow

Every 60 seconds

Construction, art projects, cooking. One frame per minute compresses hours into seconds.

Very slow

Every 24 hours

Plant growth, seasonal changes, long-term projects. One frame per day over weeks or months.

What can you capture?

Time-lapse unlocks perspectives you can't see in real time

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Sunsets & Sunrises

Watch the sky transform through golden hour. Capture with a 5–10 second interval over 30–60 minutes.

Medium preset · 7s
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Cloud Movement

Reveal the drama of weather systems rolling in. Short 2-second intervals work best for quickly moving clouds.

Fast preset · 2s
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Construction & DIY

Document a build from foundation to finish. Set a 1-minute interval and let the camera run while you work.

Slow preset · 60s
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Plant Growth

Watch seeds sprout and flowers bloom. Capture once per hour or once per day over weeks.

Very slow preset · 24h
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Art & Creative Process

Compress hours of painting, drawing, or 3D modeling into a mesmerizing progress video.

Slow preset · 60s
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Cooking & Baking

Turn a recipe into a satisfying short video. Show ingredient prep to finished dish in seconds.

Custom · 5–15s
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Night Sky & Star Trails

Point a camera at the sky and capture the rotation of stars. Best with a dark environment and steady mount.

Custom · 10–30s
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City & Street Life

Capture traffic patterns, pedestrian flow, or the transition from day to night in a cityscape.

Fast preset · 2s

Ready to create your first time-lapse?

Start capturing for free — upgrade to Pro or Studio whenever you're ready.

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