Webcam Test
Check that your camera works, see the resolution and frame rate it really sends, and check your lighting before a call, recording or live stream.
- No sign-up
- No install
- Works in any modern browser
- Nothing leaves your device
Going live on more than one platform? Send one stream to Upstream and it goes out to YouTube, Twitch, Kick and more, up to 10 of 30+ platforms at once, on one upload.
Multistream for freeYour browser will ask to use the camera. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.
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- Frame rate
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- Aspect ratio
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- Lighting
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Start the test to check your camera.
How to test your webcam
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Start the test
Press Start webcam test and allow camera access. Pick the right camera if you have more than one.
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Check the numbers
See the resolution and frame rate your camera really sends, and whether your lighting is good enough.
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Frame your shot
Use mirror and full screen to set up your angle, and take a snapshot to check sharpness and color.
Fix common webcam problems
Camera not found or black
Allow camera access for this site, close apps that might be using the camera, and check for a privacy shutter or camera switch. Unplug and reconnect a USB webcam.
Too dark or grainy
Face a window or put a light behind your screen pointing at you. Grain and a low frame rate usually mean the camera needs more light.
Blurry picture
Clean the lens, move a little further back so autofocus can lock, and pick a higher quality in the settings.
Choppy or low frame rate
Add light, close other apps that use the camera, and try a lower quality. USB hubs and long cables can also limit a camera's speed.
FAQ
Camera test FAQ
Common questions about privacy, permissions, and settings.
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