Take a photo or video with your Chromebook

  1. In the corner of your screen, select the Launcher .
  2. You might need to expand the Launcher by clicking the upward facing arrow above the search box
  3. Open Camera . Then, on the right side, choose an option:
    • Select Photo and then Take photo .
    • Select Video and then Start recording .
    • Select Square and then Take photo .

Change how photos or videos are captured

  • Change your settings: Select Settings . Change the size of the grid, the length of the timer, or the camera resolution.
  • Flip your photo from left to right: Select Mirror .
  • Use gridlines to straighten photos: Select Grid .
  • Switch between cameras: At the left, select Switch camera .
    • Tip: You can only switch cameras if you plug in an external camera or your Chromebook has 2 built-in cameras.
  • Take photos with a timer: Select Timer .
  • Take photos with the volume buttons: When your Chromebook is in tablet mode, you can press the up or down volume button to take a photo. Learn more about tablet mode.
  • Take a photo while you record a video: While you record a video, press the shutter button  to take a picture.
  • Pause a recording: You can pause a recording, and continue recording on the same video later.
    • Important: When you pause a video recording, your Chromebook will save the video unless you delete it.

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Find or delete your photos or videos

  • Find your photos and videos: In the bottom right corner of the Camera , select the thumbnail of your most recent photo or video. To see the photo or video larger, select it.
  • Delete your photo or video: Select Delete .
  • Save photo or video: Photos and videos taken with the Camera can be found in the "Downloads" folder of your Files . Learn how to store your downloaded files.

Edit or print your photos

  • Print your photo: Select Print .
  • Edit, crop, or rotate your photo: Select Edit .