How to Record Videos With the Chromebook Camera App
All Chromebooks come pre-loaded with the Camera app. If you have an older device, you may need to download the latest version from the Google Play Store. To start recording videos with your Chromebook:
How to Find Saved Videos on a Chromebook
Videos save to the Download folder by default. To access your files:
Renaming Videos on Chromebook
Your saved videos have names in a specific format indicating the date and time you created the file. To rename your video, right-click it in the Files app and select Rename.
What to Do With Your Videos
Chromebook saves videos in the .webm file format, which you can use on social media services such as YouTube. If you need to convert the video to a different format, such as .mp4, dozens of free video converter services are available online.
Other Options for Recording Videos on Chromebook
If you have an HD webcam that you would prefer to use instead of the built-in camera, you can try connecting it to your Chromebook via one of the USB ports. Not all webcams support Chrome OS, but many do. A number of Chromebook extensions, such as ClipChamp and Webcam Toy, serve as substitutes for the default Camera app. They offer advanced functionality that is especially useful for external webcams.
