How to Record Video From Your Webcam

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You can quickly set up your webcam.

Want to record video from your webcam and save it as a movie? Follow the steps that work with any webcam and webcam capture program.

Things You'll Need

  • Webcam
  • Free Webcam Recorder Program
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Instructions

    • 1

      Load your webcam and make sure it is detected by your computer properly. You can verify this by using a webcam test website or program.

    • 2

      Download and install a webcam recorder application that will capture your webcam video input and save it as a movie file, such as AVI, MPEG or MOV. You can either use the application provided with your webcam or find an application from webcam recording software websites.

    • 3

      Use the webcam video recorder software to capture your webcam video or other webcams that you want to save.

    • 4

      Using your favorite webcam video, click "Capture." Adjust your quality settings. It is highly recommended that you use a setting somewhere in the middle for best results.

Tips & Warnings

  • If your computer is missing a video codec, your webcam may have trouble displaying video correctly.

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