How to make a Camera in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a camera with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can use a camera to take a picture from the first-person perspective:
All photos that you take with your camera will be automatically saved into your portfolio. A camera is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. It is only available through the Creative Inventory menu or by using a game command to give yourself one.
Supported Platforms
A camera is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | No |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | No |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | No |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | No |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | No |
 Windows 10 Edition | No |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Camera in Creative Mode
- Edu
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a camera in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.0 - 1.0.18 |  Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 |  Items |
Item ID and Name
- Edu
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a camera has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Camera
Things to Do with Cameras
Here are some activities that you can do with cameras in Minecraft:
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