Two minutes before a video interview is a bad time to learn your camera is off, pointed at the ceiling, or running at a blurry 480p. This opens the camera and shows you what the other side will see.
Under the picture it lists the camera name, the true resolution in pixels, how many frames a second actually arrive, and whether the room is bright enough. If you have two cameras, switch between them from the menu.
How to use the Webcam Test tool
- Press Start the camera test and allow the camera when the browser asks.
- Check the picture, then read the resolution, frame rate and brightness.
- Pick another camera or resolution from the menus if needed, then press Stop.
Popular uses
- Checking framing and light before an interview or online class
- Finding out whether a new webcam really delivers 1080p or 4K
- Working out why a camera does not show up in Zoom, Meet or Teams
Tips for the best result
- Face a window or a lamp. Light from behind you turns your face into a silhouette.
- If the frame rate reads under 20, add light. Cameras slow down in dim rooms to gather more of it.
Quick facts
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Works with | Any current browser |
| Where it runs | In your browser, on your device |
| Account | Not needed |