Webcam Test

Check that your camera works in one click. Press Start camera for a live preview and see the resolution and frame rate your webcam is sending. Everything runs in your browser — the video is never uploaded or recorded.

Private: the video stays on your device — nothing is uploaded, streamed or recorded. The tool works entirely in your browser.
Your camera preview will appear here once you press Start camera.

Press Start camera to begin.

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Resolution
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Frame rate
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Camera

How to Test Your Webcam

A webcam test is the quickest way to check your camera before a video call or meeting.

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Start & allow

Press Start camera and click Allow when your browser asks for permission. If you see yourself in the preview, your webcam is working.

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Check quality

The resolution and frame rate show what your camera is actually sending. If you have more than one camera, switch between them with the selector.

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Fix problems

No preview? Check the camera icon in your address bar isn't blocked, close other apps that might be using the camera, then press Start again. Also test your microphone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I test my webcam?
To test your webcam, press Start camera and allow camera access when your browser asks. A live preview appears, and if you can see yourself the webcam works. The panel also reports the resolution and frame rate the browser is receiving, along with the camera's device name. Press Snapshot to freeze a still frame you can save as a PNG on your own machine.
Is the webcam test private?
Yes — the webcam test is private, because the video stream is only ever shown on your own screen. Nothing is uploaded, streamed or recorded, and the page contains no upload or recording code at all. Everything happens locally in your browser, and the stream stops the moment you press Stop or close the tab. A snapshot is drawn onto a canvas inside the page, and it leaves the browser only if you choose to download it.
Why is my camera not working?
A camera that will not start is usually a blocked permission, so check the camera icon in your browser's address bar and allow access. Make sure no other app, such as a video-call client, is already holding the camera, because most systems hand it to one app at a time. If you have more than one camera, confirm the right device is chosen in the camera selector. Browsers also refuse camera access on pages that are not served over HTTPS, which this page is.
Does the webcam test work on a phone?
Yes — the webcam test works on any phone or tablet with a camera and a modern browser. If the device has more than one camera, use the camera selector to switch between the front and back lenses. Mobile browsers often report a lower frame rate than a laptop webcam does, which is normal rather than a fault. The same privacy rules apply on mobile: nothing leaves your device.