Start your camera
Allow camera access in your browser, or choose an existing photo from your device.
Free online camera
Take Photo Online
Use your camera to take a photo, then crop, resize, compress, and download it. No sign-up, no software, and your photos stay on your device.
Free to use•No account•Local processing
Private by designYour photo never leaves your device. No account or upload required.
Your camera preview will appear here
Camera access starts only after you click the button. Photos are processed on this device.
Camera not opening? Follow the camera troubleshooting guide.
Simple by design
From camera to download in three steps
Take and adjust
Use a timer, grid, or mirror preview, then crop and rotate your photo.
Download the result
Choose dimensions, JPG/PNG/WebP, and an optional target file size.
More than a shutter button
Get a photo that is ready to use
A camera photo often needs one more step before it can be uploaded to a form or used as a profile picture. Finish that step here without moving your photo to another app.
Understand pixels and file size →Crop and rotate
Choose a common aspect ratio or adjust the crop freely.
Resize pixels
Set the exact width and height needed by an upload form.
Compress by KB
Use JPG or WebP quality and optional dimension reduction.
Control mirroring
Choose independently how the preview and download are flipped.
Built for practical tasks
One photo, several useful next steps
Forms & profiles
Take a webcam photo
Capture on a desktop, then adjust the dimensions before uploading to a profile or online form.
Document photosCrop a passport photo
Use 2 × 2 inch or 35 × 45 mm presets, then verify the composition against your issuer’s rules.
Better preparationImprove the original shot
Learn how lighting, distance, background, and head position affect a document photo.
Private by default
Your photo is not our content
The current site has no account system, photo database, advertising script, or analytics script. Image processing happens in your browser memory.
No upload: files stay on your device.
No registration: open the tool and use it.
You control the camera: stop it whenever you want.
Questions & answers
Online camera FAQ
Does TakePhoto.online upload my photos?+
No. Camera capture, cropping, compression, and download all happen locally in your browser. This version has no photo server, account system, or cloud photo storage.
Why do I need to allow camera permission?+
Browsers require your permission before a website can access a camera. The preview starts only after you click Start Camera and approve the request. You can stop the camera at any time.
Can I use it on a phone?+
You can try a current mobile browser with HTTPS, and you can upload a photo if camera capture does not work. Camera behavior varies by device and browser; an in-app browser may need an option to open the page in your system browser.
Why is my selfie mirrored?+
Mirror preview and mirror download are separate options. Turn off preview mirroring to change what you see, or use the download mirroring checkbox only when you want to flip the exported image.
How do I make a photo smaller than 200 KB?+
Choose JPG or WebP, enter 200 in Target size, and prepare the download. The tool adjusts encoding quality and may reduce pixel dimensions. Very detailed photos may need smaller dimensions to reach a strict limit.
Does it work without a camera?+
Yes. Choose Upload Photo to crop, resize, compress, rotate, or mirror an existing image without enabling camera access.