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Free webcam test

Test your webcam before the call starts

Check that your camera works and see what it really sends: resolution, frame rate and aspect ratio. Switch between cameras and save a snapshot. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

Free, no sign-upRuns in your browserNothing is uploaded
Press Test my webcam and allow camera access when your browser asks.

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The resolution is what your camera sends to this browser. Video apps often use less, depending on your connection.

In short

To test your webcam, press Test my webcam and allow camera access when your browser asks. If the picture appears, the camera works. The tool shows the resolution your camera sends to the browser (for example 1920 × 1080), the frame rate it measures over two seconds, the aspect ratio and the camera's name. If it fails, the message says why: access blocked, no camera found, or the camera busy in another app such as Zoom or Teams.

How it works

3 steps, a few seconds

1

Start the test

Press Test my webcam and allow camera access when your browser asks.

2

Check the picture and numbers

See the live image, resolution, measured frame rate and aspect ratio.

3

Switch or snap

Pick another camera from the list, or save a snapshot as a PNG.

Features

What the Webcam Test does

Live picture

See exactly what your camera shows, mirrored like a video call or not.

Real resolution

The width and height your camera sends, up to 4K if it supports it.

Measured frame rate

Counted from the frames that actually arrive, not just the camera's claim.

Every camera

Switch between built-in, USB and virtual cameras.

Snapshot

Save the current picture as a full-resolution PNG.

Private

The picture stays in your browser. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

Works with
Built-in, USB and virtual cameras in recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari
Shows
Resolution, measured frame rate, aspect ratio, megapixels and camera name
Snapshot
PNG at the camera's full resolution
Recording
None. The live picture is only shown on this page
Cost and privacy
Free, no sign-up; runs in your browser
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FAQ

Questions about the Webcam Test

How do I test my webcam?
Press Test my webcam and allow camera access. If you see yourself, the camera works. The panel shows its resolution and frame rate so you can check its quality too.
Why is my webcam not working?
The usual causes are blocked access (click the camera icon in the address bar and allow it), another app using the camera (close Zoom, Teams or FaceTime), a privacy switch or cover on the camera, or a system setting that blocks browsers from the camera. The tool's message names the error it got.
Is my video recorded or uploaded?
No. The picture is shown in your browser only and stops when you press Stop or leave the page. A snapshot is saved only when you press Save snapshot, straight to your device.
Why is the resolution lower than my camera's spec?
Browsers get the formats the camera driver offers, and some cameras only reach their top resolution at a lower frame rate or in their own app. With Ask for the highest resolution on, the tool requests up to 4K and shows what the camera actually delivers.
What frame rate should a webcam have?
30 frames per second looks smooth for calls and recordings. Many webcams drop to 15 fps or less in dim light, so if the measured rate is low, add light in front of you.

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