# Shutter - Black Screen Camera > Discreet private camera with black screen recording & secure gallery Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quarkstudio.shutter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quarkstudio.shutter) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.quarkstudio.shutter` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Quark studios - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 9,465 - **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (273 ratings) - **Version:** 1.3.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-23 - **First published:** 2026-05-10 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 22 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quarkstudio.shutter) - **Website:** [https://quarkstudios.vercel.app/#project:shutter](https://quarkstudios.vercel.app/#project:shutter) - **Privacy policy:** [https://quarkstudios.vercel.app/#project:shutter:privacy-policy](https://quarkstudios.vercel.app/#project:shutter:privacy-policy) ## Description Shutter - Black Screen Camera is a privacy-focused camera app designed for discreet photo capture and secure video recording. Record videos, capture photos, and save media privately while your screen appears black, locked, or disguised with a custom cover image.

Built for privacy-conscious users, Shutter helps you keep sensitive media separate from your normal gallery with secure local-only storage and PIN protection.

KEY FEATURES

• Black Screen Recording
Record videos while your screen looks completely off or inactive. Perfect for discreet and distraction-free recording.

• Hidden Private Gallery
All captured photos and videos are stored in a secure private gallery that stays separate from your public camera roll.

• PIN Lock Security
Protect your private media with a secure PIN lock to prevent unauthorized access.

• Custom Cover Screen
Use a black screen, fake calculator, wallpaper, notes screen, or custom image overlay while recording in the background.

• Private Photo Capture
Take photos discreetly without displaying a visible camera preview on screen.

• HD Video Recording
Capture high-quality videos and sharp photos with support for front and rear cameras.

• Offline & Local Storage
Your media never leaves your device. No cloud uploads, no external servers, and no unnecessary data collection.

• Minimal & Fast Interface
Simple, lightweight, and optimized for quick access and smooth performance.

WHY CHOOSE SHUTTER?

Shutter combines the functionality of a black screen camera, private camera app, hidden gallery, and discreet video recorder into one secure solution. Whether you want a private camera space, secure offline recordings, or distraction-free capture, Shutter gives you complete control over your personal media.

COMMON USE CASES

• Private video recording
• Secure offline media capture
• Hidden gallery storage
• Discreet camera usage
• Personal documentation
• Minimal private camera setup
• Recording without displaying a live preview

IMPORTANT

Shutter is designed for personal privacy, secure media storage, and discreet recording in compliance with local laws and regulations.

Download Shutter - Black Screen Camera and experience private, secure, and distraction-free media capture. ## Rankings - #574,293 — Overall - #28 — night mode ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.quarkstudio.shutter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Private Camera: Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encryptcam.app) — 477 users - [DarkCam - Black screen Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.domingo.darkcam) — 22,026 users, 4.56 / 5 - [Black Camera Screen Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackcamera.private) — 173 users - [Camo Camera: Record Privately](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.camo.cam) — 952 users - [Private Camera - Photo Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.purplusnow.private_camera) — 10 users - [Camera - Silent Shutter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/codes.stable.apps.camera) — 310 users - [XZCam : Record Video Privately](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ekyoulabs.xzcam) — 3,204 users - [Secret Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/link.standen.secretcamera) — 28 users - [Silent Camera - Photo & Video](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.co.neoandroid.silentcamera) — 42,508 users - [Secure Camera: Private Gallery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mysafecam.mysafecam) — 1,552 users - [Secret Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tlt.androidapps.sc) — 4,911 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quarkstudio.shutter)