- You can take both photos and videos using your Chromebook's webcam, which are saved to your Chromebook's Files.
- Here's how to take pictures and videos on a Chromebook , and how to access your shots afterwards.
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How to take a picture or video on your Chromebook and find the file later
To take a picture on a Chromebook , you'll want to open the Camera app via the primary app menu.
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If you're new to your Chromebook , finding and using the various pre-installed apps and tools can seem daunting. But when it comes to taking a photo, you should find it easy, once you know how to access the camera.
Here's what you need to know to access and use your built-in webcam to take pictures or videos, on your Chromebook .
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How to take a picture on a Chromebook
1. Click the circle in the bottom-left corner of the screen, then select the up-carrot.
2. Click the camera icon to open the the Camera app.
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3. To take a photo, tap the capture button, which looks like a grey and white circle surrounded by a blue line.
You can adjust the photo settings to suit your preferences from within the camera tool. For example, you can take a photo or video, or change the photo to a square format, as well as opt to show the grid lines, mirror the image, and set up a photo timer.
More options are also available within the settings menu, located in the top-left corner (the gear icon). And if you have another camera plugged in to your Chromebook, you'll also see the option to switch between the available cameras.
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How to view the pictures youve taken on your Chromebook
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To view the photos you've taken, click the photo preview circle in the bottom-right corner of the camera window.
If you've already closed out of the Camera app, you can access your photos and videos via your Files folder. To get there:
1. Click the circle in the bottom-left corner of the screen, and then click the up-carrot.
2. Next, click "Files."
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3. Once the Files browser opens, select either the "Photos" or "Videos" section from the left sidebar.
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