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How to Create Camera Sets in Iracing

This guide answers how to create camera sets in iRacing for drivers. Quick, in-sim steps to save, name, and switch views so you can fix camera issues fast.

If you want to know how to create camera sets in iRacing, the short answer is: position the view while in a session, open the in-sim Camera/Views menu, choose “save” (or add) and name the set. You’re in the right place — below are clear steps and fixes if the menu isn’t obvious.

Quick Answer — how to create camera sets in iracing

Open a practice or test session, set the view you want (cockpit, chase, roof, etc.), open the View/Camera menu (camera icon or View dropdown), pick “Save Camera Set” or “Add,” give it a name and save. Repeat for each view and use the same menu to switch between sets.

What’s really going on

iRacing stores named camera sets so you can quickly switch between custom views for a car or session. You create them in-sim because the view depends on car, seat position, and monitor/VR setup. If you don’t see the option, you’re likely not in a session (Garage/track) or you’re looking in the wrong menu area — camera saving is disabled in the launcher.

Step-by-step fix

Start a practice or test session with the car you want the camera set for. Camera saving is only available while in the Garage or on track.
Position the view exactly how you want it using mouse/keyboard, wheel buttons, or view controls (zoom, tilt, seat position). Make small adjustments until it feels right.
Open the Camera/View menu — look for the camera icon or the View dropdown in the upper UI (top-right or top-left depending on HUD).
Choose “Add Camera Set” or “Save Camera Set” (wording varies slightly). Give the set a clear name (e.g., “Cockpit Wide 1080p”) and confirm.
Repeat for other camera angles you want (rearview, chase, pit box). Each saved set appears in the same View/Camera menu.
To switch during a session, open the same menu and pick the set, or assign a hotkey if you prefer quick switching. The set is saved to your iRacing profile for that car.

Extra tips / checklist

Save while in the Garage or on-track — you can’t create sets from the launcher or website.
Name sets clearly (car + purpose) so they’re easy to find mid-session.
If a saved set looks wrong on race day, check monitor resolution or FOV changes — camera sets are tied to your current display FOV.
Backup camera files if you customize a lot: look in your Documents\iRacing folder for camera-related files (export or copy them).
If hotkeys aren’t working, verify they aren’t claimed by your wheel software or Windows — reassign in iRacing controls.

FAQs — how to create camera sets in iracing

Q: Can I create camera sets for every car?
A: Yes. Camera sets are saved per car/profile, so create sets while in the specific car you want.

Q: Where do saved camera sets live on my PC?
A: iRacing stores camera-related files in your Documents\iRacing folder. You can back these up, but editing them manually isn’t usually needed.

Q: Can I assign a button to switch camera sets?
A: iRacing allows view hotkeys. If you want instant switching, bind keys/buttons in the Controls/Keyboard mapping.

Q: Camera set looks wrong after changing resolution — what now?
A: Re-open the set while in the new resolution and tweak seat/FOV, then re-save. Camera sets reflect current display/FOV.

Short wrap-up

Creating camera sets in iRacing is quick once you do it in a practice/session: set the view, open the Camera/View menu, save and name the set. Next session, test switching and assign a hotkey so you never fumble during a race.