Does the tool record or upload video?
No. It displays the camera stream in this page. It does not record or upload the preview.
Webcam Test
Preview your webcam to check framing, focus, and orientation. This tool opens the camera without the microphone and does not record or upload the video.
Camera preview
Camera off. This tool does not record video or use the microphone.
Camera off
No active video stream
How to Use Webcam Test
- Select Start camera and allow camera access if you want to continue.
- Choose a device under Camera if more than one appears.
- Check the preview and the image dimensions below it.
- Turn Mirror preview on or off to change the local view.
- Select Stop when finished.
What you can check
- Check which camera is selected.
- Check framing, focus, and room lighting.
- Read the image dimensions delivered for this session.
What your result means
A live image shows that this browser can open the selected camera. The displayed width and height describe the current stream, not the camera's maximum resolution.
A frame-rate setting, if shown, is the stream's reported setting. It is not a measurement of frames displayed each second. Mirroring changes only this page's preview.
Helpful tips
If no image appears, check camera permissions, a privacy shutter, the connection, and other apps using the camera.
Improve the lighting or gently clean the lens following the maker's guidance if the image is unclear. Stop or hiding the tab ends camera access.
Frequently asked questions
Does this also open my microphone?
No. Camera access is requested with audio off. Use the Microphone Test to check an audio input.
Why are camera names missing before I start?
The browser may hide device names until you allow access. Start camera first, then check the device selector.
Does Stop remove camera permission?
It ends this page's active camera stream. The browser may keep its saved permission, which you can change in browser settings.
Related tools
- Microphone Test - Check microphone input and listen to an optional five-second recording in the page.
- Speaker Test - Play short left, right, or both-channel tones to check your sound output.
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