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title: POS UI extensions can now use the device camera - Shopify developer changelog
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  createdAt: '2025-12-19T18:13:56-05:00'
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January 23, 2026

# POS UI extensions can now use the device camera

DateJanuary 23, 2026

Version[2026-01](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_version=2026-01)

FlagsNew

SurfacesAPI

Affected APIs[POS Extensions](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_type=pos-extensions)

Starting with POS version 10.19.0, [POS UI extensions](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/pos-ui-extensions/latest) can now access the device camera through a new Camera API. This enables new use cases like scanning IDs, capturing product photos, and attaching images directly within Shopify POS.

For options, usage examples, and best practices, see [Camera API](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/pos-ui-extensions/latest/target-apis/platform-apis/camera-api).