This article explains how to test a Mac or Windows webcam both online and offline, as well as with Skype. On Windows: Go to Tools > Options > Video Settings. Test with Skype on Mac: Go to Skype button > Preferences > Audio/Video. ![]() For Windows 10, type Camera in the search box. ![]() If you’ve got an external USB camera (which we highly suggest if you do lots of remote learning or work, because Apple’s built-in cameras are so bad), you should check your camera maker’s website for any free software it offers. Offline test for Mac: Go to Applications > Photo Booth. It’s frustrating to shell out money for features that probably should be found in Apple’s system preferences, but with a little fiddling around you can really improve the look of your webcam. You can even control many third-party cameras with Webcam Settings. Webcam Settings is the first and only app which lets you improve the image quality in real-time when using your USB webcam with your favorite video application. Webcam Settings sits up in your menu bar for quick access, and doesn’t consume much in the way of resources. You can save these settings as quick presets, too. You can adjust exposure time, aperture, brightness, contrast, zoom, backlight compensation, focus, and lots more-depending on the hardware features of the camera you’re adjusting. ![]() ![]() It works fine on macOS Big Sur and Apple Silicon macs (through Rosetta), and directly controls features of your webcam, so it works with nearly every app. Webcam Settings app, which you can grab for $7.99 in the Mac app store. Webcam Settings gives you more control over your FaceTime camera.
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