# \[Question\] Device Camera Access

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-device-camera-access/22179>\
**Category:** Ignition Early Access\
**Created:** [January 29, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-device-camera-access/22179 "2019-01-29T01:28:29Z")\
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I don't think that you can do that with the barcode scanner component, but possibly with a file upload if your device / browser can support it.

> [@File Upload Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-upload-perspective/25797/5):
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> Although, at least some browsers (mobile Safari in particular I know does this) allow you to directly take a picture when prompted to upload a file. It’s up to your device and browser whether to prompt for this, so it’s worth trying different browsers and looking into device settings.

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