Click "Start Camera Test," allow camera access, and check the live preview. You'll see resolution, FPS, and brightness information instantly — no download required.
Testing your webcam takes just a few seconds. Our tool runs entirely in your browser, so your video never leaves your device.
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Click Start Test
Press the "Start Camera Test" button above.
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Allow Access
Grant camera permission when your browser prompts you.
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Check Preview
Look at the live video and check resolution, FPS, brightness.
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Take Screenshot
Capture a screenshot to test image quality and download it.
Why Is My Webcam Not Working?
Check browser permissions, close other apps using the camera, select the correct device, and update your camera drivers. These four steps fix 95% of webcam issues.
Click the lock/info icon in your browser's address bar and make sure camera access is set to "Allow" for this site. In Chrome, go to Settings → Privacy → Site Settings → Camera and verify this site isn't blocked.
Applications like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Discord can exclusively lock your camera. Close these applications completely (check the system tray) and try again. On Windows, check Settings → Privacy → Camera for app access.
If you have multiple cameras (built-in + external), make sure the right one is selected in the dropdown. On laptops with a privacy shutter, check that it's open. Some monitors have built-in webcams that may be selected by default.
Outdated drivers can cause camera issues. On Windows: Device Manager → Cameras → right-click your webcam → Update driver. For USB webcams, try unplugging and replugging, or use a different USB port.
On Windows: Settings → Privacy → Camera → Make sure "Allow apps to access your camera" is On, and your browser is in the allowed list. On macOS: System Preferences → Privacy → Camera → Check your browser.
Modern browsers require HTTPS for camera access. If you see "http://" in the address bar, the camera API won't work. Make sure you're accessing this site via "https://". The only exception is localhost for development.
What Resolution Is My Webcam?
After starting the webcam test, check the Camera Info section for your resolution. Common webcam resolutions are:
480p (640×480): SD quality. Found in older or very budget webcams. Acceptable for basic video calls.
720p (1280×720): HD quality. The minimum recommended for video conferencing. Most built-in laptop cameras support this.
1080p (1920×1080): Full HD. The standard for streaming and content creation. Recommended for professional video calls.
4K (3840×2160): Ultra HD. Best image quality, but requires good lighting and a fast USB connection. Premium webcams like the Logitech Brio support this.
Higher resolution doesn't always mean better image quality. Good lighting, a quality lens, and proper autofocus matter more than raw pixel count for video calls and streaming.
Webcam Test FAQ
Click "Start Camera Test" and allow browser access. You'll see a live video preview with resolution, FPS, and brightness info. You can take screenshots and switch between cameras.
Yes, completely free. No registration, no download. All video processing happens in your browser. No video data is ever sent to any server.
Common issues: browser permissions blocked, another app using the camera, wrong camera selected, outdated drivers. Check the troubleshooting section above for detailed fixes.
Start the test and check the Camera Info section. It shows your current resolution, max resolution, FPS, aspect ratio, and megapixels. Common resolutions are 720p (HD), 1080p (Full HD), and 4K.
Yes. Click the screenshot button on the video preview to capture a full-resolution PNG image. The screenshot is saved directly to your device and never uploaded.
Yes, on mobile devices with modern browsers. You can switch between front and rear cameras using the camera switch button. Works on both Android and iOS.
Absolutely. All video processing happens locally in your browser using the getUserMedia API. No video data is transmitted, stored, or recorded on any server. When you close the page, everything is gone.
1) Improve lighting — face a window or use a ring light. 2) Clean your lens. 3) Use a higher-resolution webcam. 4) Reduce background clutter. 5) Position the camera at eye level. Good lighting makes the biggest difference.