Quick summary
Chromavid is a simple chroma-key app that lets you replace a solid-color background in real time to produce photos and videos with professional-looking effects. It’s designed for straightforward, on-the-go green/blue-screen style compositing without a steep learning curve.
Platform and maker
Chromavid is developed by Apps For Mobs and is offered exclusively for iPhone users. The app aims to deliver movie-style background replacement directly from your phone’s camera.
Core capabilities
- Real-time chroma key capture for both stills and video.
- Use any image or video from your device as the replacement background.
- Choose your chroma color from the following options:
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Simple controls intended for quick results, even if you’re new to chroma-key editing.
Premium features and subscription
Chromavid is free to download with basic functionality. A subscription unlocks these additional perks:
- Access to the premium background pack and extra resources.
- Option to remove the app’s watermark for cleaner exports.
- Unlimited recording time for longer takes and projects.
Saving, sharing, and workflow
- Save your edited photos and clips directly to your device’s storage for later use.
- Share outputs to social media or send them to friends and collaborators straight from the app.
Free alternative
If you’re looking for another free option with broader editing tools, consider CapCut — a no-cost app that supports more extensive in-app trimming, effects, and timeline editing.
Who this is best for
Chromavid works well for casual creators, social media users, teachers, and hobbyists who want quick chroma-key results without needing desktop software. It’s particularly useful when you want a fast, phone-based way to transport subjects into different scenes.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free