How to use this test
- Click 'Start Camera Test'.
- Allow camera access in your browser prompt.
- View the live video preview and inspect detected resolution.
- Switch cameras if multiple devices exist.
- Click 'Stop Camera' to turn off hardware.
How to understand your result
Looks good: Webcam initialized smoothly and streamed frames at expected resolution.
Unable to test: Camera permission denied or camera locked by another program.
Troubleshooting: what to try next
- Open physical privacy shutter on camera bezel.
- Close apps like Zoom or Teams locking video feed.
- Verify browser camera permissions.
What this test cannot tell you
Browser streams reflect video constraints granted by browser, not raw optical limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Never. Video frames are displayed strictly on your local screen and never sent over the internet.
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Last Reviewed: 2026-10-17 • Test Method: getUserMedia video stream rendering with track inspection • How We Test