No. 11
Webcam Test
Check your camera's resolution, frame rate, and picture before a call — nothing is recorded or sent anywhere.
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Uploaded 0 bytes (network monitor unsupported in this browser)
How your data is handled: everything above runs inside this browser tab; your file is never uploaded.
A dead webcam five minutes before a call is a familiar kind of panic. This page opens your camera locally, shows exactly what others would see, and reads back the resolution and frame rate your browser negotiated — no install, no account, and no footage ever leaves this tab.
How to use it
- Allow camera access when the browser prompts you.
- Pick a camera from the source list if you have more than one connected.
- Watch the live viewfinder and the resolution/FPS readout in the corner.
- Switch resolution presets to see what your camera actually supports.
Tips & edge cases
- If the picture is dark or grainy, most laptop webcams need more light than they need resolution — a lamp behind your screen does more than any setting here.
- A camera that reports a lower FPS than advertised is usually being throttled by low light, not a broken driver.
- If no camera appears in the list, check that no other app (another tab, a meeting client) is already holding it open.
FAQ
- Does this upload my video anywhere?
- No. The video stream stays inside this browser tab; it's rendered to a local <video> element and never leaves your device. The Trust Meter above confirms zero bytes uploaded.
- Why does my resolution look lower than my camera's spec?
- Browsers request the closest supported mode to what a page asks for. Some cameras only expose their full resolution over specific USB modes or drivers outside the browser.
- Can I record a test clip?
- Not on this page — for that, use the Screen Recorder, which can also capture a webcam bubble.