Download Webcam - Best Software & Apps

MyCam 1.1.0.1

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Platform: Windows

Easily take snapshots and record video with any webcam

739 votes

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PROS: No installation required, Very easy to set up and use, Works with any webcam
CONS: Supports very few formats, Almost no configuration options

CyberLink YouCam build 0824 YCM 7 Essential

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Platform: Windows

Spice up webcam chats, presentations, and more

2368 votes

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PROS: Support for HD video and augmented reality, Works with most major messenger clients, Great background scenery effects, Expandable with downloadable effects, Includes surveillance and security tools
CONS: Effects sometimes look very superimposed, Installation takes a while, Photo apps only mainly useful on tablets

ManyCam 5.5

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Platform: Windows; Mac

Add fun special effects to your webcam

2293 votes

PROS: Lots of fun effects, Everything from backgrounds to accessories, More free effects on the developer site
CONS: Effects are poorly positioned, Resizing images often results in a black screen,

Logitech Webcam Software 2.80

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Platform: Windows

Drivers for Logitech webcams

763 votes

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PROS: Convenient step-by-step installer, Excellent control application, Includes the messaging application Logitech Vid, Test configuration
CONS: Nothing worth mentioning

AMCap 9.22

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Platform: Windows

Capture video from your webcam and save to your hard drive

572 votes

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PROS: Captures video right from your webcam, Dead simple
CONS: Video files take a lot of space, Doesn't support automated snapshots

DroidCam 3.6.2

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Platform: Windows

An app that lets you use your mobile phone or tablet as a webcam for your PC

70 votes

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PROS: Very practical if you do not have a webcam
CONS: Complex installation for users without much experience

Photo Booth for Windows 7 1.0

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Platform: Windows

Take photos with your webcam and share them online

1411 votes

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PROS: More than 12 special effects for your webcam, No installation required, Works with all webcams, Lets you share photos on Facebook and Twitter,
CONS: Photo roll is reset every time you run the program, Background effects don't work, It doesn't record video

Screencast-O-Matic 2.1.8

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Platform: Windows

Capture your PC screen on video

67 votes

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PROS: Very fast, With webcam recording function
CONS: No video editing function or zoom

ArcSoft WebCam Companion 4.0.20.365

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Platform: Windows

Make your webcam work for you

338 votes

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PROS: Direct upload to YouTube, Effective monitoring functions, Some modes have lots of customization options
CONS: Image editing suite weak, Preselected effects and frames are uninspiring, One function - frames - seemed buggy

bcWebCam 2.1.0.3

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Platform: Windows

Scan barcodes with your webcam

88 votes

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PROS: Turns transparent to scan into text fields, Easy to use
CONS: Requires a good webcam, Doesn't search popular sites for barcode

SplitCam 5.4.4.2

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Platform: Windows

Use your webcam with multiple applications

203 votes

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PROS: Means you don't have to close one program and open another using same video source, One webcam can serve mutliple messaging services
CONS: Becomes confusing communicating between different IM', Connection and setup can be lengthy

Microsoft Expression Encoder 4.0.3210

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Platform: Windows

Record webcam video and edit it

44 votes

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PROS: Intutive interface, Edit webcam footage instantly, Plenty of codification options
CONS: Not many output formats, Few effects

Active WebCam 11.4

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Platform: Windows

Broadcast live video from your webcam

216 votes

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PROS: Includes time stamps on video, Records password protected video clips, Includes audio broadcasting, Has a motion detection feature
CONS: User interface appears a bit dated, Occasional bugs freeze program up