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description: >-
  Camera plugin for Cordova and Ionic. Take a photo or capture video.  Requires the Cordova plugin: `cordova-plugin-camera`. For more info, please see the…
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# Camera

Take a photo or capture video.

Requires the Cordova plugin: `cordova-plugin-camera`. For more info, please see the [Cordova Camera Plugin Docs](https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-camera).

[Warning] Since IOS 10 the camera requires permissions to be placed in your config.xml add
```xml
<config-file parent="NSCameraUsageDescription" platform="ios" target="*-Info.plist">
  <string>You can take photos</string>
</config-file>
```
inside of the `<platform name='ios>` section

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-camera
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/camera
```

**Plugin Repo:** [https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-camera](https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-camera)

## Supported Platforms

- Android
- Browser
- iOS
- Windows

## Further Information

- [Installation Guide](../../installation.md)
- [FAQ](../../faq.md)