You can record a video on Windows 10 using the built-in Camera app.
Recording Video with the Camera App
Windows 10 includes a standard application called Camera that allows you to capture both photos and videos using your connected webcam. This is the simplest method for recording yourself or anything visible to the camera directly on your PC.
Based on the provided information, Windows 10's Camera app records both video and audio. To use it, you need to:
- Look in your programs for an app simply called "Camera." You can find this by searching in the Windows search bar (usually near the Start button).
- Open it. Click on the Camera app icon to launch it.
- Select Video. Once the app is open, there will be options to switch between photo and video modes. Select the video recording mode.
- The app will then be ready to record. You'll typically see a record button (often a circle) to start and stop the recording. The app will record both video and audio from your default camera and microphone.
Steps to Record Using the Camera App
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Step 1: Open the Camera App
- Click the Start button or the search bar on the taskbar.
- Type "Camera" and select the app from the search results.
- Step 2: Switch to Video Mode
- Look for a video camera icon or a switch within the app interface.
- Click on it to change from photo mode to video mode. The main button will usually change to a video icon.
- Step 3: Start Recording
- Click the large Record button (often a circle or video camera icon) to begin capturing.
- Step 4: Stop Recording
- Click the same Record button again to end the recording.
- Step 5: Access Your Video
- Recorded videos are automatically saved, typically in the "Camera Roll" folder within your "Pictures" library. You can access this folder through File Explorer.
Using the Camera app is a straightforward way to create video recordings directly on your Windows 10 computer, capturing both the visual feed from your camera and audio input from your microphone.
