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How to use your camera app in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Steps and instructions on how to use your camera app in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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Steps and instructions on how to use your camera app in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to use the Camera app to take photos

The Camera app uses the webcam to take photos and videos. The Camera app can be found in All apps, or search for Camera to open. Note: For common camera issues, see Camera or webcam not working or cannot turn on in Windows 8.1, 10 - ideapad, ThinkPad.

For more information, see Open the Camera in Windows or How to use the Camera app.

Camera

Camera

Once you open the app, take a photo or video by pressing the photo or video buttons. You can make basic edits to your webcam photos or videos inside the app. All files are saved to the Camera Roll folder in the Pictures Library.

Camera Roll folder

Camera Roll folder


Document ID:HT500586
Original Publish Date:06/07/2016
Last Modified Date:12/06/2024