HD2 Cinematic Tool
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #99 of 892 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you ever wanted to take photos and cinematic
videos in Helldivers 2?
Now you can!
Created by the HD2 Cinematic Tool Team:
Skignorf
2. 8 Update:
You can now use the Plas-39 Accelerator Rifle to allow for zooming on 3 different levels.
video credit to 103niki
How to Install:
Do not install this mod with Arsenal, please download it manually and read the README file that it contains.
Why this mod?
Helldivers 2 is undeniably a very pretty game, and at times, can be just as cinematic as games such as Battlefield 1.
However, sadly, the game has no official photomode/cinematic tool. This mod aims to fix that (as closely as possible).
This mod also includes options to remove capes, data pads, and sample canisters from your helldiver.
If you want a mod with that functionality only, check out this mod.
Some models, especially modded ones, use Basic+ Textures. The datapad model also uses these textures, meaning that when using the Hide Datapad option, it may remove part of your armor too. In MOST cases this shouldn't be an issue, but if you notice this happening, that is the reason why. There isn't much I can do to combat this issue at this time.
What can this mod do?
For examples of images taken using this mod, check the Images tab.
For video examples, here are a few trailers and videos made using this mod:
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How to use the mod?
- If you want to take cinematic shots, you will need to use one of the available armors and the stim pistol. Or you can also use the Plas-39 for a zooming function.
- In your game settings, change your Render Scale to as high as your PC can handle.
- Once you are in a game, go into the first person view and press F1 to remove the HUD, or alternatively, use the in-game HUD hiding option. However, if you want to be able to remove the black bars during the dropping loading screen, or remove the black screen fade-in while dropping in, this mod will allow you to do that while the in-game one wont.
Keybinds:
F3 - Hide Cape
F4 - Hide Data Pad & Sample Canister
(currently broken, use this instead)
F8 - Enable Scenery Photo mode (removes players and certain objects for pictures of scenery)
F1 - Disable HUD (won't disable Helldiver)
Speedrun Addon:
F7 - Disable Black Screen Fade-in
HD2 Cinematic Tool is an unofficial cinematic tool for Helldivers 2, formerly known as 'Unofficial Photomode'. It provides players with enhanced camera controls and effects for capturing dramatic in-game moments. With 404 endorsements and 18,097 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a photomode-like experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 404 endorsements
- Nearly 18k downloads shows real demand
- Fills a gap for Helldivers 2 players who want a photomode
⚠️ Cons
- Unofficial tool, so it may break with game updates
- No detailed feature list, so you're going in blind
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods or anti-cheat
For Helldivers 2 players who love capturing epic moments and want more control than the base game offers. If you're into screenshotting or making montages, this is your jam. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely for visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible before installing, as unofficial tools can break after patches.
- If you're using other mods, test this one in isolation first to avoid conflicts.
- Use the tool to experiment with camera angles and effects—it's all about creativity.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- HD2 Cinematic Tool Team
- Version
- 2.8.7
- Downloads
- 18,095
- Endorsements
- 402
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 10/29/2024
- Updated
- 5/31/2026
🔧 How to Install Helldivers 2 Mods
Use HD2 Mod Manager. Most mods are .pak file replacers.
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