Webcam Test

Test your camera online before the call that matters

Nothing derails a meeting, interview, or recording faster than a camera that will not turn on. This free online webcam test gives you a quick, private way to test your camera and confirm everything works before you go live — no account, no software install, no footage leaving your machine.

What the test checks

• Does the camera turn on and show a live image.
• Resolution — the pixel dimensions your camera is delivering.
• Frame rate — how many frames per second it captures.
• Multiple cameras — switch between built-in and external webcams.

What to do if your webcam is not detected

If the preview stays black or you get a permission error, work through these steps in order:

• Allow camera access — click the camera icon in your browser’s address bar and set it to Allow, then restart the test.
• Close other apps — Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, OBS, or Photo Booth can hold the camera; most systems only let one app use it at a time.
• Check OS privacy settings — on macOS, System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera; on Windows, Settings → Privacy → Camera; make sure your browser is enabled.
• Try another browser — if it works in a second browser, the issue is a permission in the first one.

Your privacy

The test uses your browser’s built-in camera API and renders the stream locally. There is no server in the loop, so your video is never transmitted anywhere. Take a snapshot if you want to check framing — it is generated on your device and downloads straight to your computer.

Once your camera checks out, ScreenBuddy can record polished Mac demos with a webcam overlay, auto-zoom, and clean export.