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Webcam test

See yourself before the call. Live preview, real resolution & frame-rate readout, camera switching, mirroring and a snapshot button — all in your browser.

🔒 The video streams from your camera straight to your screen — never recorded, never uploaded.

Camera not working?

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1 · Permission

Click the camera icon in the address bar and choose Allow. Browsers remember a "Block" forever until you change it there.

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2 · Camera in use

Only one app can use most webcams at a time. Close Zoom, Teams or OBS, then reload this page.

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3 · Privacy shutter & OS

Check for a physical lens cover, and on Windows: Settings → Privacy → Camera → allow desktop apps and browsers.

Webcam test FAQ

Why does the preview look mirrored?

Meeting apps mirror your self-view so it feels like a mirror — others see you un-mirrored. Use the Mirror button to toggle between the two.

What resolution should my webcam show?

Most laptop webcams are 720p (1280×720); decent external ones are 1080p. If a 1080p camera reports 640×480, another app or a USB hub may be limiting it.

Does this work on phones?

Yes — it also lets you switch between the front and back cameras on most phones.