Record Video and Take Photos with Your Webcam
Preview your camera, record video clips with optional microphone audio, capture photos and download them instantly. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Why Use This Webcam Recorder
A complete browser-based capture tool for testing and recording your camera
Video Recording
Record webcam video with pause and resume, and keep several clips in one session
Photo Capture
Take a still photo at full camera resolution and download it as a PNG file
Device Selection
Pick any connected camera and microphone, with resolution and frame rate control
Optional Audio
Record microphone audio together with video, or keep clips silent with one click
100% Local
No server upload. Recordings never leave your device and disappear when you close the page
Instant Start
No installation or plugin - the recorder starts with a single permission prompt
How to Record with Your Webcam
Four simple steps to capture video or photos
Allow camera access
Click "Start Camera" and accept the browser permission prompt for your camera and microphone
Choose your settings
Select the camera, resolution, frame rate and whether to record microphone audio
Record or take a photo
Press "Start Recording" to capture video (pause anytime) or "Take Photo" for a still image
Download your clip
Preview the result in the recordings list and download the file to your computer
Browser Compatibility
MediaRecorder and getUserMedia are supported by all modern browsers
Chrome
Full SupportFull support for recording and photo capture
Edge
Full SupportFull support on Chromium-based Edge
Firefox
Full SupportRecords WebM video with audio
Safari
Full SupportSupported on macOS 14.1+ and iOS 17.4+
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about recording video with a webcam
Why does the camera show an error when I start recording?
Most often another application (Zoom, Teams, OBS, or another browser tab) is holding the camera. Close it and press "Start Camera" again. On laptops, also check that the camera privacy switch or shutter is open.
Where are my recordings stored?
Recordings exist only in your browser memory during the session. Nothing is uploaded to a server. Download the clips you want to keep before closing or reloading the page.
Why is the microphone not recorded?
Check that "Record microphone audio" is enabled and that you granted microphone permission. Some cameras without a built-in microphone require selecting a separate audio input device.
Which file format is produced?
Most browsers record WebM (VP8/VP9 with Opus audio). Safari may produce MP4. The duration, size and format of each clip are shown in the recordings list.
Can I record in 4K?
Yes, if your camera supports it. Choose 3840 x 2160 in the resolution list. Higher resolutions require more CPU and produce larger files, so lower the setting if the preview stutters.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. On Android and iOS the browser asks for camera permission and usually uses the front camera. Recording support depends on the mobile browser version.