Your camera preview appears here. Choose Start camera to enable access.
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PreviewLocal
Only you see this preview. No video is recorded or uploaded. Stop the test at any time.
YOUR RESULT → YOUR NEXT STEP
What does my result mean?
Choose what you observed. These explanations help you narrow down a problem; they are not an automatic hardware diagnosis.
A live picture appears
What it means
The browser received frames from the selected camera. Resolution describes the active stream, not necessarily the camera’s maximum.
What to do next
Move briefly to confirm that the picture is live, check framing and lighting, then press Stop when finished.
Permission is blocked or the preview stays black
What it means
Permission, a privacy shutter, a wrong camera selection or another app can prevent a useful image.
What to do next
Open the shutter, check browser and system permissions, then select the intended camera. Close other camera apps and retry.
The image is dim, low-resolution or FPS is unavailable
What it means
Lighting, negotiated stream settings and browser frame-callback support affect what can be shown.
What to do next
Improve front lighting and compare the camera in a local camera app. Unavailable FPS means this measurement is unsupported, not that the camera has zero frames per second.
QUICK START
How to use the webcam test
Choose a camera or use the default, then click Start.
Allow camera access for this site and check the live preview.
Try Mirror or Fullscreen as needed. Click Stop to release the camera.
READ YOUR RESULTS
Understanding your results
Resolution shows the dimensions of the active video stream. It can differ from the maximum advertised camera resolution because the browser chooses an available capture mode.
FPS is measured from video frame callbacks when supported. Unsupported browsers show an unavailable result instead of substituting display refresh rate. This tool does not record or upload camera video.
Troubleshooting your webcam test
The camera is busy or preview will not start
Close other camera applications and check the physical privacy shutter. Confirm site and operating-system permissions, then retry Start. A failed preview releases the camera so you can retry.
Resolution or FPS is lower than expected
The negotiated capture mode may be below the advertised maximum. Lighting and USB bandwidth can affect delivery. FPS is available only when the browser exposes video frame callbacks.
Still stuck? Report a test problem. Do not include recordings or private device information.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the site say Camera busy?
Another application or browser tab may be using the camera. Close the competing camera session and retry.
Does Mirror change what the camera records?
Mirror only changes the local preview. This tool does not record video.