Webcam Test
Check your camera before a meeting - preview, resolution and FPS
100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.
Your browser will ask for camera permission.
About this tool
Preview your webcam feed before a meeting or call - checking resolution, frame rate, and general video quality, so you can catch camera issues before you're already on a call with someone else.
How to use this tool
- Grant camera permissionAllow browser access to selected webcam device.
- Preview live feedCheck framing, lighting, sharpness, and motion smoothness.
- Inspect technical metricsConfirm expected resolution and frame-rate output.
- Adjust setupFix angle/light/background before joining meeting.
How to look better on video calls
Put the camera at eye level - raise a laptop on a few books - and sit facing a window or lamp so light falls on your face, not behind you. Keep about an arm’s length from the camera, and check the background for anything you would rather not share.
A dark or grainy image usually means too little light, not a bad camera. If another app says the camera is in use, close other video apps or browser tabs, then allow camera access again.
Key features
- Prevents call-time surprises from camera issues.
- Improves professional video quality quickly.
- Helps verify correct device when multiple webcams exist.
- No install required for pre-call diagnostics.
Common uses
- Checking camera before interviews or webinars.
- Testing new external webcams after setup.
- Troubleshooting low-quality video complaints.
- Validating conference-room camera readiness.
Tips for better results
- Use front lighting instead of backlighting.
- Lock camera angle at eye level for meetings.
- Close other apps that may occupy the webcam.
- Test on same browser used for actual call.
Mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring permission-denied prompts and blaming hardware.
- Testing one app but joining meeting in another setup.
- Using cluttered backgrounds that hurt call clarity.
- Assuming higher resolution always means better appearance.
Frequently asked questions
No - it's purely a live preview to check your camera is working correctly; the feed isn't recorded or sent anywhere.
Confirm the camera is actually capturing video (not showing a black screen), check the image looks clear and properly lit, and verify the resolution/frame rate shown match what you'd expect for your device.
Your browser will prompt for camera access permission before the preview can start - a standard permission you control and can revoke anytime in your browser settings.
Put the camera at eye level, face a window or a soft light, and sit an arm's length away. Light from behind you turns your face into a silhouette, so avoid sitting with your back to a window.
Webcams struggle in low light and raise sensitivity, which adds grain. Add light in front of you - even a desk lamp bounced off a wall helps more than any software setting.
Only one app can use most webcams at a time. Close other video apps and browser tabs that may be holding the camera, then reload this page.