Windows Camera Download

Windows Camera comes standard with newer versions of Windows on PC and mobile devices. This program was first introduced with Windows 8. Since its debut, the app has come pre-installed with all products containing Windows software. It can also be downloaded onto many other devices, whether or not Windows OS is present.

This camera app comes included with Windows 8 through 11, Pocket PC, Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox consoles. The Windows Camera for the camera can be downloaded free through the Microsoft store and will work with multiple devices.

Using the Camera

Windows Camera can capture standard still photos but it also has another interesting feature: living images. This captures moving images that are similar to animated GIFs, which is a fun addition that allows for some creative picture-taking.

Video can be captured as well in standard 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratios. Users can also enable features like flicker reduction and video stabilization to create clearer, better-looking videos, a pretty helpful feature no matter the skill level of the person taking the video.

Photos and videos are automatically saved in the Saved Images folder and in the File Explorer pictures library. The default file storage location can be changed.

If Windows Camera permission to do so is turned on, the camera will capture the image location with every picture taken.

Playing with Settings

There are lots of different ways to capture images using Windows Camera. Look in the settings options to find zooming, focus control and sensitivity control to create steadier, crisper shots. It’s also possible to adjust the white balance control, shutter speed control and brightness control to give images a more vivid appearance. The time delay feature adds more options for capturing images. There’s also a toggle to switch between the front-facing and back-facing cameras. Most Windows devices have both cameras, so the toggle switch is a good addition to the easy-to-use interface.

Windows Camera differs from other camera apps. It does not record slow-motion videos and does not have a 1:1 photo ratio. It also does not come pre-loaded with different photo filters. Users have to edit the images they take using another software program to add filters to images.

There is a panorama capture function, which is found on other camera apps. However, this only works on Windows phones.

The user interface for this software is very easy to use. The interface is somewhat intuitive and the simple point-and-click functionality could not be easier. The images are crisp and the videos are clear, according to reviewers. The HDR, high dynamic range, feature is built right in. This allows for gorgeous photos and videos to be captured in a variety of lighting situations.

This is a simple and straightforward camera app that is perfect for most casual users who like to take photos and videos. But for those who like to have a lot of options, Windows Camera is a little limited. There are no filters and some functions are not supported. There is also no option for virtual background in videos.