Online webcam: take a photo or record a video
Turn on your camera, pick a filter, then take a photo with or without a timer, or record a video with sound. Everything happens in your browser, with no software or sign-up, and nothing is sent over the internet.
- Free, no sign-up
- JPG or PNG photos
- Video with sound
- Nothing is uploaded
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How to use your webcam online
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Turn on the webcam
Press "Turn on webcam" and allow camera access when your browser asks. The image appears right away, mirrored like in a mirror.
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Choose Photo or Video
In Photo mode, set a 3, 5 or 10-second timer, a burst and a filter if you like, then press the big button. In Video mode, press the red button to record, pause to take a break, and the square to stop.
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Download
Your photos appear below the camera: download them one by one or all at once as a ZIP. Your videos can be watched right there and downloaded as WebM or MP4, with an MP4 conversion offered if your browser records in WebM.
Everything you need to take a selfie or film yourself
Timer, burst and shutter
3, 5 or 10-second countdown with big numbers and a beep, bursts of 3, 5 or 10 photos, on-screen flash. After clicking the image, the space bar also takes the photo, handy with a wireless keyboard.
Ten filters, mirror and grid
Black and white, sepia, vintage, warm, cool, vivid, noir, soft, negative: the filter shows live and applies to both photos and videos. Mirror on or off, rule-of-thirds grid for better framing, full screen.
Video recording with sound
Choice of microphone with a level meter, noise and echo reduction, pause and resume in the same file, timer. The file is MP4 or WebM depending on your browser, and WebM can be converted to MP4 right on the page.
Your choice of camera and resolution
Built-in webcam, USB webcam or front and back phone camera; 480p, 720p, 1080p or 4K resolution depending on what the camera supports, with the actual size shown. Photos are taken at the camera's full resolution.
An online webcam to take photos without any software
No need to install the Camera app or webcam software: this page uses the camera on your computer, tablet or phone directly. It works with the built-in webcam of a laptop or Mac, a USB webcam plugged into a desktop PC, and the front and back cameras of a smartphone. Press "Turn on webcam", allow camera access, then take your photo: it's saved as a JPG (small file, perfect for sending) or a PNG (no quality loss), at the camera's real resolution. The timer gives you time to get into position, burst mode takes several photos in a row so you can keep the best one, and the rule-of-thirds grid helps you frame a face or an object nicely.
Record a video with your webcam, with sound
Switch to Video mode to record: the page captures the camera image and the sound from the microphone you choose, with a level meter so you can check you're being heard. Noise and echo reduction, on by default, improves your voice in a noisy room; turn it off to record music. The pause button lets you skip a part without creating several files. When you stop, the video appears below the camera: watch it, then download it. Safari and recent versions of Chrome and Edge record straight to MP4; Firefox and some other browsers record in WebM, which the page converts to MP4 on your device in one click, for a file that plays everywhere (Windows, Mac, iPhone, WhatsApp). It's handy for a video introduction, a video message, a filmed assignment or practicing a presentation.
Your photos and videos stay on your device
Your camera image isn't sent anywhere: it's displayed and recorded by your browser, and the files you create stay on the page until you download them. No photo is stored on a server, there's no account and no watermark. When you close the page or press "Turn off camera", the camera switches off and so does its light. Remember to download your photos and videos before leaving the page: they aren't kept once it's closed.
The webcam isn't showing up: what to do?
If the browser shows an error, check the permission first: click the camera or padlock icon in the address bar, choose Allow, then reload the page. If the camera is already being used by another app (Zoom, Teams, Skype, the Windows Camera app…), close it and try again. On a Mac, allow the browser in System Settings, Privacy & Security, Camera; on Windows, in Settings, Privacy & security, Camera. A black image is often caused by a privacy cover over the lens or a keyboard key that turns the webcam off. For a full diagnosis (resolution, frames per second, microphone), use the Chatzam webcam test. This tool is for taking photos and videos, not for testing your hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a picture with my webcam on a PC?
Open this page, press "Turn on webcam" and allow the camera, then press the big round button (or, after clicking the image, the space bar). The photo appears below with a Download button, as a JPG or PNG depending on your choice.
How do I record myself with my webcam?
Turn on the webcam, switch to Video mode, make sure "Record sound" is checked, then press the red button. Pause puts the recording on hold, the square stops it. You can then download the video as MP4 or WebM.
Why is my photo flipped?
Mirror mode shows the image like a mirror, which feels more natural when framing yourself, and the photo is saved exactly as you see it. To make text on a document or T-shirt readable, uncheck "Mirror" in the settings before taking the photo.
How do I get the video as an MP4?
If your browser records in MP4 (Safari, recent Chrome and Edge), the file is already an MP4. Otherwise, press "Convert to MP4" below the video: the conversion happens on the page, with no upload, and the MP4 downloads when it's done.
The camera is blocked or the screen stays black. What should I do?
Allow the camera in your browser's address bar, close any other apps using it, then reload the page. If the problem continues, the Chatzam webcam test helps find the cause (permission, driver, camera in use).
Are my photos saved online?
No. They stay on the page on your device until you download them. Nothing is sent over the internet, and everything is gone when you close the page.