How to Take a Picture on a Chromebook

Chromebooks come with a built-in Camera app, so you don’t need to install anything to start taking photos or recording video.

How to Take a Picture

1. Click the launcher and search for Camera, then open the app.
2. Point your Chromebook at what you want to photograph.
3. Click the circular shutter icon on the right side of the screen.

How to Record a Video

1. Open the Camera app and select Video from the menu on the right.
2. Click the red record icon to start, and click it again to stop.

Camera App Settings

Click the gear icon in the top left corner to:

• Turn on grid lines
• Set a timer of 3 or 10 seconds
• Change the camera resolution

Where to Find Your Photos

1. Open the Files app.
2. Click My files, then Downloads.
3. Look for files named with IMG followed by the date.

Quick Tips

• Most Chromebooks only have a front-facing camera, so just look at the screen to take a selfie.
• If your Chromebook supports Android apps, you can install other camera apps from the Play Store for more features.

That’s everything you need to start taking photos and videos right from your Chromebook’s built-in camera.