# Camera encoding
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/camera-encode.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/camera-encode.html)
The **gst-camera-encode-example** application allows you to record and encode a
single camera stream.
Figure : Pipeline for camera encoding
For information about the plugins used in this pipeline, see [Pipeline flow](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/camera-encode.html#camera-encode__section_nn5_cck_zcc).
## Run the application on the target device
1. Ensure that you complete the [Prerequisites](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/prerequisites-for-python-sample-applications.html).
2. Run the camera encode
script:
gst-camera-encode.pyCopy to clipboard
To display the available help options, run the following command:
gst-camera-encode.py -hCopy to clipboard
## Expected output
The output is saved in a file at /etc/media/recording.mp4
## Pipeline flow
The following table lists the plugins used in the camera encoding
pipeline:| Plugin | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| [qtiqmmfsrc](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/qtiqmmfsrc.html) |
Captures the camera live stream.
Capsfilter is applied to enforce constraints on the raw video data.
|
| [v4l2h264enc](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/v4l2h264enc.html) | Encodes the video using the H.264 format. |
| H264parse | Parses the video. |
| Mp4mux | Multiplexes the video into an MP4 container. |
| Filesink | Writes the video to a file. |
**Parent Topic:** [Run Python-based applications](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/python-sample-applications.html)
Last Published: Feb 20, 2026
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