Webcam Test

Check that your camera turns on, see what others will see, and read its resolution and frame rate.

  1. Press Start webcam test.
  2. Choose Allow when your browser asks to use the camera.
  3. If you see yourself, your webcam works.

Your camera preview will appear here.

Press “Start webcam test” to begin.

Private by design

The video stays on your device. We don't record, store or upload anything; snapshots are saved straight to your computer.

How the webcam test works

After you allow camera access, the page shows the live video from your webcam and reads its settings directly from the browser. The test asks for up to Full HD (1920×1080), so the resolution shown is the best your camera offers up to that size. Mirror flips the preview like a mirror, which is how most video-call apps show you to yourself; snapshots are always saved unflipped.

The preview is black or doesn't start

  1. Check the privacy shutter. Many laptops and webcams have a sliding cover or a camera-off key (often F8 or F10).
  2. Close other apps. Only one app can use some cameras at a time. Quit Zoom, Teams, Skype or OBS and reload.
  3. Pick the right camera. If you have several, choose another one from the drop-down.
  4. Re-plug USB webcams, ideally into a port directly on the computer rather than a hub.
  5. Allow camera access in the browser (icon left of the address bar) and in your system privacy settings.

Check your system camera settings

Windows 11 and 10

Open Settings › Privacy & security › Camera and turn on camera access, including for desktop apps. Some brands also have a camera switch in their own utility (Lenovo Vantage, MyASUS, HP Support Assistant).

macOS

Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Camera and allow your browser, then restart the browser.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my 4K webcam show 1920×1080?

The test requests Full HD to keep it fast on every device. Most video-call apps also send 1080p or lower.

Why is the frame rate low?

Cameras lower their frame rate in dim light to get a brighter image. Add light in front of you, or close other apps using the camera.

Is the snapshot uploaded?

No. It's created in your browser and downloaded directly to your device.