Record a video with your webcam

Record a quick message, an application video or a lesson using your own camera. The video is made and saved in your browser and is never sent anywhere.

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How to record a video with your webcam

STEP 1

Allow the camera

Your browser asks first. Choose Allow, then press Start recording.

STEP 2

Record

You see yourself live, mirrored so it feels natural. Press Stop and save when you are done.

STEP 3

Play it back and save

Check it, then save. If you do not like it, record again.

Looking and sounding better on camera

Light matters more than the camera. Face a window or a lamp rather than sitting with it behind you, and put the camera at eye level, even if that means stacking a few books under the laptop.

The preview is flipped like a mirror because that is how we are used to seeing ourselves. The saved video is not flipped, so text on a poster behind you will read correctly.

Everything stays on your device while you record and until you save. Long recordings use a lot of memory, so for anything over about twenty minutes, record in parts.

Questions

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. The work happens inside this tab, on your own machine. Open your browser's network tab while you use the tool, there is no request carrying your file.

Is there a file size limit?

None set by us. Very large files are limited only by your device's memory, and we warn you before that becomes a problem.

Do I need an account?

No, and there is no daily limit either. There is nothing to sign up for.

Why does it ask for camera access?

A web page cannot see your camera until you allow it, and you can change that in the address bar at any time.

Is the saved video mirrored?

No. Only the preview is mirrored.

Can I record without sound?

Yes, there is a setting for that.

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