What the numbers mean
| Resolution | What the camera actually delivers (we ask for up to 1080p). 1280×720 is fine for meetings; 1920×1080 looks sharp with good light. |
| FPS (measured) | Real frames per second. 24–30 is smooth. In dim light many webcams drop to 10–15 to expose longer — add light in front of you. |
| Lighting | Average brightness of the picture. “Too dark” means more light on your face; “Backlit” means the window or lamp is behind you. |
Camera works here but not in your app?
The app is using a different camera, another app holds it, or it lacks permission: Zoom · Teams · Google Meet · exam software (Pearson VUE, ProctorU…).
No picture at all?
The box above names the cause with steps for your system. Full guides: Windows 11 · Mac · browser permissions.
Look better on video calls
- Put your main light in front of you — a window or lamp behind the screen, never behind you.
- Raise the camera to eye level; a stack of books under a laptop works.
- Clean the lens; a smudge makes video look hazy.
Fix guides for this
Camera not working in ZoomBlack video, “Zoom is unable to detect a camera”, or the wrong camera showing.Camera not working in TeamsNew Teams and Teams in the browser, Windows and Mac.Camera not working in Google MeetBlack tile, “Camera is blocked” or “Camera failed”.Webcam fails exam check (Pearson VUE, ProctorU…)Pearson VUE OnVue, ProctorU, Examity, Honorlock, Proctorio and Respondus Monitor all need the camera exclusivelyCamera not working on MacBuilt-in FaceTime HD camera or external USB webcam.Camera not working on Windows 11Built-in laptop camera or USB webcam.Browser blocked camera/micWebsites can only ask once
Related tests
Mic testLevel meter, waveform, playbackSpeaker testLeft / right · sweep · bassScreen resolutionResolution, DPR, HDR, gamut, ruler
Questions, answered
Is my video recorded or uploaded?
No. It is shown only on this page.
Why is the frame rate low?
Webcams slow down in low light. Add light in front of you, or close other apps using the camera.
The picture is mirrored — will others see me mirrored?
No. Mirroring is only for your own preview, like a mirror. Untick “Mirror” to see what others see.