How to Take a Photo With Your Webcam
To take a photo with your webcam, press "Turn on camera", allow access, and press "Take photo". The photo appears for you to check before anything else happens.
- Turn on the camera. Your browser asks once; choose Allow.
- Pick the camera if you have more than one, and set a 3 or 10 second timer if you want to be in the picture.
- Take the photo. Not happy? Press Retake.
- Keep or share it. Download saves a JPG; Upload & get link hosts it and gives you a page link and a direct link to paste anywhere.
Record a Video
Switch to Video, choose whether to record sound, and press Start recording. A timer shows how long you have been recording; press Stop when you are done, or the recording stops on its own at 2 minutes. Play it back, then download it or upload it for a link. For longer videos, record with your camera app and use the Upload button.
USB Cameras and Phones
- USB webcams and capture devices appear in the Camera list once access is allowed, next to the built-in camera. Plug the camera in before you turn it on here.
- Phones and tablets:Switch camera changes between the front and the back camera. Webcams and front cameras start mirrored, like a mirror; the mirror button flips the picture, and the photo is saved exactly as you see it. Videos are recorded the way the camera sees them.
- Photos come out clean: a picture taken here carries no location or camera details.
If the Camera Won't Start
- Blocked: click the camera or lock icon in the address bar, allow the camera (and microphone for video) for this site, then reload.
- In use: close video calls and other apps or tabs that use the camera.
- No camera found: check the cable and that the camera is switched on, then reload.
- On a phone: "Use your phone's camera app instead" always works, and the photo or video comes straight back to this page.
Want to tidy the picture first? Crop it, blur faces or text, or make it smaller.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a photo with my webcam?
Press "Turn on camera", allow access when your browser asks, and press "Take photo". Check it, then download it or press "Upload & get link".
Can I use a USB camera or a second webcam?
Yes. Once the camera is on, every camera your browser can see is listed under "Camera" - built-in, USB, or a virtual camera from capture software.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Use "Switch camera" to change between the front and back camera. If your browser can't start the camera here, "Use your phone's camera app" opens the normal camera instead.
Is anything recorded or uploaded without me knowing?
No. The picture stays in your browser until you press "Upload & get link". The camera light shows when it is on, and "Turn off" or leaving the page stops it.
How long can a video be?
Up to 2 minutes, with or without sound. The video is saved in a format your browser supports (MP4 or WebM) and plays in modern browsers.
Why does my browser say the camera is blocked?
Camera access was denied for this site. Click the camera or lock icon in the address bar, allow the camera (and the microphone for video), and reload the page. Close other apps that might be using the camera.