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- All available video quality settings
- No software time limit
- No watermark
- No advertising
Your phone. A free
webcam for Windows.
VCam turns your iPhone or Android phone into a webcam for OBS, Zoom and video calls. Install VCam on Windows; your phone connects through its browser over Wi-Fi.
FreeNo adsNo watermark
Windows requirements, version and direct download
up to 4KVideo resolution
up to 60 FPSFrame rate
Local Wi-Fi connection
Available resolution, frame rate and controls depend on your phone and browser. VCam checks supported modes.
Windows
iPhone
Safari
Android
Chrome
OBS
ZoomSafari on iPhone. Chrome on Android.
A DirectShow virtual camera on Windows 10/11.
All features are free
No subscription, ads or paid camera settings.
Camera controls
on your computer
Change cameras, zoom, resolution and frame rate. Rotate or mirror the video. Available controls depend on the phone browser.
ZoomRotationQualityLenses
No phone app
Scan the QR code or enter the one-time code, open the browser camera and allow access.
Enter a connection code →Direct encrypted video
The video stream goes directly from your phone to your computer. VCam does not record or store your video on its server.
How VCam works →How to use your phone as a webcam
Connect the phone and computer to the same local Wi-Fi network.
1
Install VCam on Windows
Open the receiver and click Show QR code. It displays a QR code and a one-time connection code.
2
Open the camera on your phone
Scan the QR code, open the link and allow camera access in Safari or Chrome. Keep the page open and the phone unlocked.
3
Select VCam in your application
Choose VCam in the camera settings of OBS, Zoom or another compatible Windows application. Select a separate microphone for audio.
Questions
and answers
What is VCam?
VCam is a free Windows application that turns an iPhone or Android phone into a wireless webcam. Install the receiver on Windows, open the phone camera in Safari or Chrome, and select VCam in OBS, Zoom or another application that accepts DirectShow cameras.
Is VCam really free?
Yes. All implemented features are free, with no ads, subscription, watermark or software time limit. The source code is published on GitHub. VCam is an independent project and is not affiliated with iVcam, DroidCam, Camo or Elgato.
Do I need to install an app on my phone?
No. Use Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android. Open the QR-code link from the Windows app and allow camera access. You can also enter the eight-character connection code on the Connect phone page. Each code is valid for ten minutes and can be used once.
Which computers and applications are supported?
The receiver requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 and administrator permission during installation. It provides a DirectShow virtual camera for compatible 32-bit and 64-bit applications, including OBS and Zoom. There is currently no receiver for macOS or Linux. Compatibility with every phone and application has not been tested.
Does it support 4K and 60 FPS?
VCam probes the camera and offers the resolution and frame-rate combinations it confirms. Up to 4K and 60 FPS are possible on supported devices, but 4K at 60 FPS is not guaranteed. Camera lenses and manual controls depend on the phone and browser.
Does VCam send my video to a server?
Video travels directly between the phone and computer over an encrypted WebRTC connection. VCam does not record or store it on the server. The server serves the website and helps pair the devices. Both devices need the same local Wi-Fi network without client isolation; an internet connection is needed to open the site and pair.
Can I use it through USB or transmit phone audio?
The current version uses local Wi-Fi and transmits video only. It has no dedicated USB connection mode. Choose your computer microphone or a separate microphone for calls and recordings.
Can I lock the phone or minimize the browser?
Keep the camera page open and the phone screen unlocked. The phone operating system can pause the camera when the browser moves into the background. You can minimize the Windows receiver while it is streaming.
Why does Windows show a publisher warning?
The beta installer is not yet signed with a publisher certificate. Download it only from the official prodbyEDDY/vcam GitHub Releases page. Administrator permission is needed to register the virtual camera.
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