Device Checks
Webcam Test — Check Camera, Resolution, and FPS
Quick check before a video call. See your camera live, verify resolution and frame rate, and run color screens to spot quality issues.
🔒 Privacy promise: the camera stream stays in your browser. We don't record, save, or upload anything. Stop the camera or close the tab to end the stream.
Step 1 — Grant camera access
When you click Start, your browser will ask permission to use the camera. Click "Allow." If you previously blocked it, click the camera icon in your address bar and switch to "Allow."
Can't access your camera
- Click the camera icon in your address bar → "Camera" → "Allow"
- Close any other app using the camera (Zoom, Discord, OBS)
- Check OS settings: System → Privacy → Camera → enable for your browser
Resolution
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Frame rate
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Aspect ratio
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Live FPS (measured)
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Color quality screens
Show your face on top of these solid backgrounds. Look for color casts (white should look pure white, not blue or yellow), banding, or auto-exposure hunt.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my webcam not working?
Three usual causes: (1) another app is using it (Zoom, Discord, OBS) — close them and retry; (2) browser permission was denied — click the camera icon in your address bar and switch to Allow; (3) OS-level privacy block — check System Settings → Privacy → Camera → enable for your browser. If none work, the cable, USB port, or driver may be the problem.
What resolution should my webcam be?
1080p (1920×1080) is the sweet spot for video calls and recording in 2026 — most modern webcams ship at 1080p/30 or 1080p/60. 720p is fine for casual calls. 4K is overkill unless you're streaming to a large audience or recording for editing. Check the resolution detected here against the spec on the box; some cheap webcams advertise 1080p but only deliver 720p in practice.
Why does my webcam look bad even at high resolution?
Resolution is only one factor. Also matters: lighting (front-facing soft light beats overhead fluorescent every time), lens quality (cheap plastic lenses produce soft image even at 1080p), low-light performance (most webcams struggle below 100 lux), and bitrate compression on video calls (Zoom downsamples to save bandwidth). For instant improvement: face a window, not have one behind you.
How do I check my webcam FPS?
Look at the FPS field above. 30 FPS is the standard — anything below feels choppy. 60 FPS is smoother but doubles bandwidth. Many webcams advertise 60 FPS only at 720p, dropping to 30 at 1080p. The browser reports the negotiated FPS, which may be lower than the maximum your webcam supports.
Can I test my webcam without granting permission?
No. Browser security requires explicit user consent before any site can access the camera, and it's gated per site per session. You can revoke at any time via the camera icon in your address bar. Everything we do runs locally — no recording, no upload, no server-side processing.
Why does the test show a different resolution than my webcam's spec?
Browsers don't always request the maximum resolution. We default to 1080p; if your webcam can't deliver that, it negotiates down to its highest supported mode. Conversely, some 4K webcams will report 1080p because the browser didn't request 4K. To force a specific resolution, use the dropdown above.
Does this work on phones?
Yes. Both front and back cameras work on iOS Safari 14+ and Android Chrome. On mobile, the browser usually offers a camera picker after you grant permission. Resolution detection works the same way.
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