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CamView

CamView is a free, lightweight, and open-source desktop application for Windows that turns standard USB webcams, laptop cameras, and capture cards into a multi-camera surveillance system.

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  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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  • Windows
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What is CamView?

CamView is a free, lightweight, and open-source desktop application for Windows that turns standard USB webcams, laptop cameras, and capture cards into a multi-camera surveillance system.

It features instant live streaming to smartphones and remote devices with zero complex network configuration, cloud subscriptions, or port forwarding.

Key Features: • Multi-Camera Grid: Monitor multiple cameras simultaneously with instant 1, 2, 3, and 4-camera layouts. • Zero-Config Remote Streaming: Access live camera feeds from any mobile browser via Cloudflare Tunnel, Pinggy, LocalTunnel, or local LAN/Wi-Fi. • Instant QR Code Sign-In: Secure 16-character cryptographic tokens and automatic QR code authentication — scan with your smartphone to connect instantly. • Burned-In Timestamp & Camera Label (OSD): Live date, time, and camera names rendered directly into video streams and recordings. • Video Recording: 1-click video recording to MP4 or WebM formats with custom directory selection. • Virtual Demo Mode: 4 simulated virtual CCTV feeds with vehicle and motion simulation for instant testing without physical hardware. • System Tray Support: Runs silently in the background without frame throttling. • 100% Free & Open Source: No accounts, no subscriptions, and privacy-first local architecture.