Online Webcam Test

Check your camera before a call or a live stream. See the picture, the resolution and the frame rate, right in your browser.

Your camera shows here.

Press the button and allow camera access when your browser asks.

  • Use your camera and microphone in a live show.

    Add your cameras, your screen and guests who join from a link, then go live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and more. Nothing to install.

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  1. Press Test my webcam

    Your browser asks for the camera once. Choose Allow.

  2. Check the picture

    The resolution and the frame rate show above the picture. Pick another camera from the list.

  3. Record a short clip

    Play it back to see what others will see. The clip has no sound; the microphone test checks that.

Troubleshooting

Webcam not working? Six things to check.

  • Allow the camera in your browser

    Click the camera or lock icon beside the address, set Camera to Allow, and reload the page.

  • Close other apps that use it

    Zoom, Teams, OBS or another browser tab may be holding the camera. Close them and test again.

  • Pick the right camera

    A laptop can list its built-in camera, an external webcam and a virtual camera. Choose one from the list above the picture.

  • Allow it in the system settings

    On a Mac: System Settings, Privacy & Security, Camera. On Windows: Settings, Privacy & security, Camera. Turn your browser on there.

  • Check the cable and the cover

    Plug an external webcam straight into the computer, not into a hub, and open any privacy shutter on the camera.

  • Update the browser and the driver

    An old browser or camera driver can fail to start the camera. Update both, then restart the computer.

Webcam test FAQ.

Is my video recorded or uploaded?

No. The picture goes from your camera to this page and no further. A clip you record stays in your browser and is gone when you close the tab.

Why does the webcam test not record sound?

It checks the camera only. To check your microphone, use the microphone test.

Why is the resolution lower than my camera's?

The test asks for 1920x1080, and the browser gives the largest size the camera and its connection can deliver. Many laptop cameras give 1280x720. In dim light, many webcams also lower the frame rate to let in more light.

Does the webcam test work on a phone?

Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, allow the camera, and pick the front or the back camera from the list.

Can I use my webcam in a live stream?

Yes. In LiveReacting's Live Studio you add your webcam, your screen and guests who join from a link, and go live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and more, from your browser.

Stream live with your webcam.

Create a free account, add your camera in Live Studio, and stream to YouTube, Facebook or Twitch from your browser.

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