# Taking a picture with the ENGAGE camera

The following video shows you how to use the ENGAGE camera:

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You can use the ENGAGE camera only on Windows and macOS desktop devices and VR headsets.
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Taking a photo with the ENGAGE camera
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## Step by step instructions

1. Open your menu or tablet.
2. On the side menu, select the camera <img src="https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1713976df5d91c9fae30931a91358413ea4982ac%2Fcamera_icon.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">.
3. **Optional**: Select **Flip camera** <img src="https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e100bd316a6e78828a104b90d0abe34f5700ab1c%2Fflip_icon.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> to change the direction of the camera. If you use a VR headset or desktop device, you can flip the camera to take a selfie.
4. Select **Capture** <img src="https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3d0d0fa9e4258241df5a35d478113e501f82b1e3%2Fcapture_icon.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">.

After you take a picture, it’s stored on your device. To view pictures on your device, select the gallery <img src="https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-868d1e0682c52bc25d4e2665cbb1abd4bc0c34d1%2Fgallery_icon.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">. To return to the camera from the gallery, select **Camera** in the upper-left corner of the gallery page. For information about how to access your photos, see [accessing-files-on-your-device](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/advanced-features/accessing-files-on-your-device "mention").