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VCamdroid

VCamdroid is a Windows application that allows you to use your Android phone as a virtual webcam. It leverages a custom DirectShow filter, implemented using the Softcam library, to create a virtual webcam device on your Windows machine.

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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Platforms

  • Windows
  • Android
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Features

  1.  Camera as Webcam
  2.  Adjusting brightness
  3.  Rotate Video
  4.  Virtual Webcam
  5.  Flip Video
  6.  Change resolution

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  • kyrylokaralyus reviewed VCamdroid  

    Works out of the box only with network connection and maximum FullHD quality (for me, wired connection and quality settings didn't work, so no 4k 60fps), yet recognized by google meet seamlessly and setup was relatively easy. I recommend people try this and help with development. This was the first solution I tried as it was on top of free (as in free beer) alternatives. Good work and thank you, Darius.

    Devices used:

    • XMG NEO15 M22 laptop (running windows11 enterprise version 24H2, build...
  • kyrylokaralyus thinks Camera as Webcam is a important feature of VCamdroid

VCamdroid information

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Video & Movies

GitHub repository

  •  472 Stars
  •  54 Forks
  •  17 Open Issues
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Works out of the box only with network connection and maximum FullHD quality (for me, wired connection and quality settings didn't work, so no 4k 60fps), yet recognized by google meet seamlessly and setup was relatively easy. I recommend people try this and help with development. This was the first solution I tried as it was on top of free (as in free beer) alternatives. Good work and thank you, Darius.

Devices used:

  • XMG NEO15 M22 laptop (running windows11 enterprise version 24H2, build 26100.6899)
  • nubia z50s pro smarphone (running "MyOS13.5.10_NX713J_GB" based on android13, kernel version 515.144
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What is VCamdroid?

VCamdroid is a Windows application that allows you to use your Android phone as a virtual webcam. It leverages a custom DirectShow filter, implemented using the Softcam library, to create a virtual webcam device on your Windows machine. The video stream is fed directly from your Android phone, enabling seamless integration with any application that supports webcams.

Features:

  • Multiple Device Support: Connect and switch between multiple Android devices as video sources.
  • Custom Resolution: Adjust resolution to optimize video quality and performance.
  • Camera Switching: Remotely toggle between the front and rear cameras of the Android device.
  • Image Adjustments: Rotate, flip, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation of the video feed.
  • Connection Options: Support for both wired (via ADB) and wireless (WiFi) connections.
  • Compatibility: VCamdroid can be used by any Windows application that has access to webcams
  • Easy Pairing: Use QR codes for WiFi pairing and automatically connect if ADB is detected.
  • Preview Mode: Preview the video feed before activating the virtual webcam.