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Webcam test: check your camera in seconds

Q: Is this webcam test safe?

Yes. It runs only in your browser. Your video is not recorded, saved or uploaded, and the camera turns off when you press Stop or close the tab.

Q: Why is my webcam not working?

Usually it is blocked in the browser, busy in another app, or switched off. The test above tells you which one and shows the fix. Closing other video apps fixes most busy cameras.

Q: Why does my webcam look dark or choppy?

Webcams lower their frame rate in dim light. Add light in front of you and the picture gets brighter and smoother. Under 24 frames per second usually means the room is too dark or the computer is busy.

Q: Can I test an external USB webcam?

Yes. Plug it in, press Test my camera, then pick it from the camera list. You can switch between cameras to compare them.

Q: Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The test works in Chrome and Safari on phones and tablets, with the front camera first.

Press the button to see your camera live. We show the name, resolution and frame rate your browser gets, and tell you exactly what to do if it is blocked or busy. Nothing is recorded or sent anywhere.

Your video stays on this page. Nothing is recorded or sent anywhere.

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In three steps

How it works

Add Opivv to Chrome

One click from the Chrome Web Store. Pin it so the record button sits in your toolbar.

Pick what to record

This tab, a window, your whole screen or just an area. Turn your camera and mic on or off.

Stop and share

The link is copied the second you stop. Paste it into Slack, email or a ticket.

See yourself liveYour camera shows up the moment you allow it, mirrored like a video call. Turn the mirror off to see what other people see.

Resolution and frame rateSee the real resolution your browser gets, from 720p to 4K, and the frame rate measured from the frames that actually arrive.

Know it really worksA short check list: camera found, allowed in this browser, picture moving. If one fails, you see why and how to fix it.

Switch between camerasA laptop camera and a USB webcam? Pick either one from the list and compare them.

Save a snapshotKeep a still from your camera as a PNG, handy for checking your light and framing before a call.

Private by designThe test runs entirely in your browser. No video is recorded, stored or uploaded, and there is no account to make.

Webcam not working? Fix the three common problems

Blocked. Browsers ask before a site can use your camera, and they remember a no. Click the camera or lock icon in the address bar, set Camera to Allow and reload. On a Mac, also open System Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Camera, and switch your browser on. On Windows, check Settings, then Privacy and security, then Camera.

Busy. On Windows especially, only one app can use the camera at a time. If Zoom, Teams, Meet or another browser tab has it open, close them and try again.

Not found. Check the cable or try another USB port, and look for a privacy shutter, a switch or a function key that turns the camera off. An external webcam can need a few seconds after you plug it in.

What a good webcam picture looks like

720p is fine for calls and quick videos, and 1080p looks sharp on a big screen. A steady 24 to 30 frames per second feels smooth. If the frame rate drops, the camera is usually short of light: many webcams slow down in a dim room to gather more of it.

Light your face from the front, with a window or lamp behind the screen rather than behind you. Put the camera at eye level and leave a little space above your head.

How to record yourself presenting →

Record a video with your webcam

Once your camera works, Opivv records your screen with your camera in a bubble, or just your camera, and gives you a link the moment you stop. People watch in their browser, with no app and no account.

Screen recorder with webcam →

Frequently asked

How do I test my webcam?

Press Test my camera above and allow the camera when your browser asks. You see yourself live, with the camera name, resolution and frame rate. If something is wrong, the page tells you what it is and how to fix it.

Is this webcam test safe?

Why is my webcam not working?

Why does my webcam look dark or choppy?

Can I test an external USB webcam?

Does it work on my phone?

Your camera works. Now record with it.

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