Is this camera test private?

Yes. The tool uses standard browser Web APIs to access your camera. The video stream is processed entirely on your device and is never recorded, stored, or sent to any server.

Why is my camera showing a black screen?

A black screen usually means a physical privacy shutter is closed, another app is currently using the camera, or your browser doesn't have camera permission. Our tool will alert you if it detects a completely black or near-black feed.

Can this show my webcam's frame rate?

Yes. The tool automatically detects and displays the live FPS (frames per second) alongside the video resolution.

My camera works in Zoom but not here — why?

Some applications request camera access at the OS level and can hold it exclusively. Close Zoom, Teams, or any other video app and try the test again.

Online Camera Test — Check Your Webcam Free

What is the Online Camera Test?

The Online Camera Test lets you instantly check whether your webcam or laptop camera is working correctly. It displays a live video feed, automatically detects the stream’s resolution and frame rate, and alerts you to common problems like a blocked lens or a dark room.

Everything runs directly in your browser using the browser’s native MediaDevices API. No video is ever recorded or sent anywhere.

How to Test Your Camera

Start the test — click the “Start Test” button.
Grant permission — your browser will ask to access your camera. Click “Allow”.
Check the feed — you should see your live video. Confirm the image is clear and well-lit.
Review details — check the overlay for your camera’s resolution (width × height) and current frame rate.

Use Cases

Before video calls — confirm your webcam is functional and framed correctly before a job interview, client meeting, or online class. Catching a dark room or a misaligned camera beforehand makes a much better impression.

Troubleshooting a black screen — if your video appears blank in Zoom or Teams, use this tool to isolate whether the issue is with your hardware or with the video call software.

Testing a new webcam — when you first plug in an external USB webcam, check here to confirm it’s recognized and streaming before configuring it in your main video software.

Low-light diagnosis — the tool analyzes the video feed and warns you if the image is too dark, which helps you decide whether to adjust your lighting before a call.

Why Use This Tool

Diagnosing a webcam problem normally means going into your operating system settings or opening a separate application. This tool cuts that down to a single browser tab — grant camera permission, and you immediately see whether everything is working, along with the technical details about your stream.

Troubleshooting

If the video feed doesn’t appear:

Make sure you clicked “Allow” when prompted for camera access.
Check that another application — like Zoom, OBS, or Skype — isn’t currently using the camera.
Open any physical privacy shutters on the lens.
In Windows, go to Settings > Privacy > Camera and confirm that browser access is enabled.
Try a different browser if the issue persists.