Webcam Test — Check Your Camera Online
Test your webcam in the browser: live preview, resolution, frame rate, camera switching, snapshots, and full-screen check. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.
Click below, then allow camera access in your browser to start the live preview.
- Resolution (requested)
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- Frame rate
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- Incoming video
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- Camera
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Reported by the camera driver
Requested live capture rate
Actual pixel size of the stream
Private by design: the video stream is rendered directly from your camera to this page. It is never recorded, stored, or uploaded — closing or stopping the preview releases the camera immediately.
Camera not working? Run through this checklist
- Browser permission: if you clicked "Block" earlier, camera access stays blocked. Click the camera or lock icon in the address bar, set Camera to "Allow", and reload.
- Camera busy elsewhere: Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, or OBS holding the camera will block the browser. Close those apps, then start the test again.
- System settings: check the camera is enabled for your browser in macOS System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera (or Windows Settings → Privacy → Camera).
- Wrong camera picked: if you see black video with external webcams or virtual cameras, pick another entry in the camera dropdown above.
- Hardware: try the camera in another app. If it fails there too, replug the USB cable or reboot — a stuck camera driver is the most common cause.
Quick Answer
This free webcam test checks your camera right in your browser. Click start, allow access, and you instantly get a live preview with your camera resolution and frame rate, plus tools to switch between cameras, mirror the image, and save PNG snapshots. The video stream is processed entirely on your device — nothing is recorded, stored, or uploaded.
How It Works
Click "Start camera" and allow camera access when your browser asks
Confirm the live preview plays and read your resolution and frame rate
Toggle the mirror view to see yourself as call participants do
Switch cameras from the dropdown to compare devices — no new permission prompt
Save a PNG snapshot or go full screen to check framing and lighting
Key Facts
- Live preview starts with one click — no install, no sign-up
- Shows the real resolution and frame rate reported by the camera driver
- Switch between multiple cameras without re-granting permission
- Mirrored preview toggle to see how you look on video calls
- One-click PNG snapshot download at full camera resolution
- Full-screen preview for framing and lighting checks
- 100% private: the video stream never leaves your device
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my camera recording or uploading my video?
No. The webcam feed is streamed directly from your camera into this page and shown on screen — it is never recorded, saved, or transmitted anywhere. There is no server involved in the video path at all. When you stop the test or close the tab, the camera is released immediately, and the red "recording" indicator in your browser turns off the moment you stop sharing.
Why is my camera not working?
The most common causes, in order: (1) browser permission is set to "Block" — fix it via the camera icon in the address bar; (2) another app like Zoom, Teams, or OBS is holding the camera — close it; (3) the camera is disabled in your OS privacy settings for the browser; (4) the wrong camera is selected if you use a virtual camera; (5) a stuck driver — replug the USB cable or reboot. Work through the checklist under the preview to isolate the cause.
How do I check my webcam resolution and FPS?
Start the camera and read the "Resolution" and "Frame rate" cards under the preview. These values come straight from the camera track, so they show what the driver actually delivers — e.g. 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps. The "Incoming video" card shows the real pixel size of the frames you receive, which is what apps like Zoom or Meet will see.
Can I test more than one camera?
Yes. After the first permission grant, every camera connected to your computer appears in the dropdown under the preview. Switching between them is instant and never asks for permission again, which makes it easy to compare an internal laptop webcam against an external USB camera.
Does the webcam test work on phones?
Yes, on Android and iPhone browsers. On phones you get the front camera by default and can switch to the rear camera from the dropdown. The mirrored preview and snapshot work the same way; full-screen mode depends on the browser (iPhone Safari does not support element full-screen).