Webcam Test
Check whether your camera can provide a live preview in this browser. Access begins only when you press Start preview.
Camera access starts only when you press Start. No microphone, photo capture, recording, saving, or upload. HTTPS or localhost, browser support, camera permission, and a working device are required. Changing cameras requests a new preview; Stop, hiding this page, or leaving it releases access.
Camera is off. Start preview to request camera permission.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Press Start preview and respond to the browser camera permission prompt.
- Inspect the live preview; choose another listed camera if needed.
- Press Stop camera to release access and clear the preview.
Explicit local access
This tool requests video only, never microphone access. It has no photo capture, recording, saving, or upload. Stop, hiding the page, or leaving it releases the camera; a cancelled pending request is released when it resolves.
Browser and permission limits
Camera access needs a secure context such as HTTPS or localhost, a browser with getUserMedia support, browser and system permission, and an available camera. Embedded pages may be blocked by browser policy. Device names and choices may appear only after permission. Switching cameras starts a new request and can fail if a device is disconnected or busy.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does it measure camera quality or record a test video?
No. It is a visual preview, not a quality, resolution, or FPS benchmark. It does not record or capture frames.
What happens if I deny access?
No preview starts. You can review camera permissions in browser and system settings, then explicitly try again.