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Webcam test.

See exactly what your camera sees, and what resolution and frame rate it is actually delivering (not what the box claimed). The video never leaves your computer.

One click No signup Nothing uploads Nothing is recorded

Camera

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Start camera test

Your browser will ask permission first. Nothing is recorded, saved, or uploaded.

How it works

Step 1

Allow the camera

Click start and accept the browser permission prompt. Permission is granted to this page only, and it ends the moment you close the tab.

Step 2

Check the readout

The panel shows the live resolution, frame rate, and device name your camera is negotiating right now. This is the truth, not the marketing spec.

Step 3

Fix what looks wrong

Switch cameras, check your lighting and framing, and save a snapshot if you want to compare setups later.

Questions

Why does my webcam say 1080p but this shows 720p?

Because the number on the box is the maximum the sensor can produce, not what it negotiates in practice. Bandwidth limits, USB hubs, low light (many cameras drop resolution or frame rate to gather more light), and other apps holding the camera can all pull it down. This readout shows what the browser is genuinely receiving.

My camera does not appear at all. What now?

Close any other app using it first (video call apps commonly hold the camera exclusively), then reload this page. If the browser blocked permission, click the camera icon in the address bar and allow it. On Mac, also check System Settings, Privacy and Security, Camera.

Is my video recorded or uploaded?

Neither. The preview is a live stream rendered locally in the page. Nothing is written to disk unless you press the snapshot button, and nothing is ever sent anywhere. Closing the tab ends the stream.

Why is my camera preview mirrored?

Because that is what you expect when you look at yourself, the way a mirror works. Recordings and video calls usually show your viewers the unmirrored image. Toggle the mirror checkbox to see what other people actually see, which matters if there is text in your shot.

Does this work on a phone?

Yes. On mobile the browser will typically hand you the front camera first. Use the camera picker to switch to the rear one.

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