Camera test

Check that your webcam or phone camera works, and see its real resolution, frame rate and lighting before your next video call.

Pre-call check
  1. Mic
  2. Camera
  3. Sound

Your browser will ask for permission to use the camera. Click Allow.

runs locally in your browser · nothing is recorded or uploaded

How to test your camera online

  1. Press Start camera test and click Allow when your browser asks for the camera.
  2. You should see yourself. If you have several cameras, choose one from the Camera list.
  3. Check the Resolution and Frame rate. Video calls look smooth at 24–30 fps.
  4. Use Grid to line up your face for calls, and Take a photo to check sharpness.

What the numbers mean

ResolutionNameGood for
640 × 480480pOld webcams. Looks soft on modern screens.
1280 × 720720p HDMost laptop cameras. Fine for calls.
1920 × 10801080p Full HDSharp calls, streaming and recording.
3840 × 21604KHigh-end webcams and phones.

Frame rate is how many pictures the camera sends each second. Below 15 fps video looks choppy; 30 fps is standard for calls; 60 fps is smooth enough for streaming. Many webcams drop their frame rate in a dark room, so test in the light you’ll actually use.

Zoom and Teams camera test

If your camera works here but not in a call, the app is using a different camera or another app still holds it. Close this tab first (only one app can use most webcams at a time), then:

  • Zoom: Settings → Video → Camera, and pick your webcam from the list. The preview there should match what you saw here.
  • Microsoft Teams: Settings → Devices → Camera, then check the preview.
  • Google Meet: the three-dot menu → Settings → Video → Camera.

Testing a phone camera

The camera test works in Safari on iPhone and iPad and in Chrome on Android. After you allow access, the Camera list shows both the front and back cameras, so you can check each one and compare their resolution.

Camera not working? Try this

On Windows

  • Open Settings → Privacy & security → Camera and turn on camera access and “Let desktop apps access your camera”.
  • Some laptops have a camera key (often F8 or F10) or a sliding privacy shutter over the lens.
  • In Device Manager → Cameras, check for a warning sign and update or reinstall the driver.

On a Mac

  • Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera and turn on your browser.
  • If the green light stays off, quit any app that might be holding the camera, or restart the Mac.

In the browser

  • Click the camera or lock icon in the address bar and set the camera to Allow.
  • Only one app can use most webcams at a time. Close Zoom, Teams, Google Meet tabs, OBS and other camera apps.

Look better on video calls

  • Put the camera at eye level; a stack of books under a laptop works.
  • Face a window or lamp. Light from behind turns you into a silhouette.
  • Wipe the lens. Fingerprints are the most common cause of a hazy picture.

FAQ

How do I test my camera online?

Press Start camera test and allow camera access when your browser asks. If you see yourself, the camera works. The test also shows its resolution, frame rate and aspect ratio, and you can switch cameras or take a photo.

Is this webcam test private?

Yes. The video stays in your browser and is never uploaded, recorded or sent anywhere. A photo you take is only saved if you choose to download it.

Why is my webcam not working?

The most common causes are blocked camera permission, another app using the camera, or a privacy shutter or function key that turns it off. Close Zoom, Teams and other video apps, allow the camera in the address bar, and check your system's camera privacy settings.

What resolution is my webcam?

Start the test and look at Resolution and Quality. The test asks for up to 4K and reports what the camera actually delivers, so 1280 × 720 means a 720p HD camera and 1920 × 1080 means 1080p Full HD.

Why is my webcam blurry or dark?

Clean the lens, add light in front of you rather than behind you, and check the resolution here: a 720p camera on a big screen will look soft. Low light also lowers the frame rate, which makes video look choppy.

More tests

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