# Record Yourself with VLC

It is possible to use VLC to capture audio and video from your webcam to a video file. To do so, follow the instructions below.

1. Open VLC media player
2. Click **Media > Open Capture Device** (or press **Ctrl + C**)
3. From the **Video device name** dropdown, select your camera.
4. From the **Audio device name** dropdown, select your audio device.
5. Click the arrow next to the Play button and click **Convert** (or press **Ctrl + O**)
6. If you want to see yourself as you record, check the **Display the output** box in the **Settings** section.
7. In the **Destination** section, click **Browse**.
8. Browse to the location where you want your video to be saved and enter a name in the **File name** field.
9. Click **Save** then click **Start**
10. Once you are finished recording, click the Stop button at the bottom of the VLC window.