Webcam Tool for DSLR & Action Cameras
Turn your GoPro camera, DJI Osmo Action, Xiaomi Yi 4K+, and Canon, Nikon & Sony DSLR / system cameras into a virtual webcam for Zoom, OBS Studio, Microsoft Teams, and other apps. One purchase covers both desktop platforms.
See it in action
Features
Up to 4 webcams side-by-side
Run up to 4 cameras at once — or up to 16 with the Studio Edition (camera dependent).
One camera, many apps
Show the same camera in multiple apps at the same time.
Autostart & auto-connect
Start the app in the background and reconnect to your cameras automatically.
Custom waiting image
Show your own placeholder image while a camera is connecting.
Audio output
Use the camera's audio in your apps (depends on camera model).
Audio & video delay
Fine-tune latency with customizable audio and video delay.
Up to 4K / 60 fps
Streams up to 3840×2160 at 60 fps, depending on the camera.
RTMP & file input
Use custom RTMP servers or video files (e.g. mp4) as webcam sources.
Basic camera control
Control camera settings from the app, e.g. auto focus on DSLR cameras (model dependent).
Hardware-accelerated driversNEW
On Windows the tool ships with a DirectShow driver (x64 & x86) and a new Media Foundation driver (Windows 11 only).
Webcam Tool vs. Studio Edition
| Webcam Tool | Studio Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of webcams | 4 | 16 |
| Windows 10 / 11 | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual webcam output (Zoom, OBS, …) | ✓ | ✓ |
| All other features | ✓ | ✓ |
  Get Webcam Tool | Get Studio Edition |
Input sources
Connection types and multi-camera support differ per model — see the table below.
Camera connection details
| Camera model | Connection | Multiple cameras | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon / Nikon / Sony DSLR & system cameras | USB | ✓ | Audio is not supported |
| GoPro Hero 5, 5 Session, 6, 7, Fusion | WiFi (+ optional BT) | 1 camera | LAN cable required for internet · BT for auto-connect · pairing help |
| GoPro Hero 7 Black, 8–13, 11 Mini, Max, Max 2, Mission 1 Pro | WiFi + Bluetooth BLE | ✓ | Connects to your WiFi router — no LAN cable · pairing help |
| GoPro Hero 8–13, Max 2, Mission 1 Pro (USB) | USB | ✓ | Multiple cameras via USB at the same time |
| DJI Osmo Action, DJI Pocket 2 | WiFi | ✓ | No auto-connect · DJI Mimo app required |
| Xiaomi Yi 4K, 4K+ | WiFi | ✓ | No auto-connect |
Supported camera models
Generally the Webcam Tool supports all Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras with live preview via USB — for instance:
Canon 58 tested models
Nikon 39 tested models
Sony 59 tested models
Tested apps
| App | macOS | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom | ✓ | ✓ |
| OBS Studio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Teams | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Teams (Web) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Meet (Web) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Chrome | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mozilla Firefox | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Edge | – | ✓ |
| Nvidia Broadcast | – | ✓ |
| Telestream ScreenFlow (non-App-Store) | ✓ (RGB32) | – |
| Apple QuickTime | ✓ | – |
| Apple Safari | ✓ | – |
System requirements
Which adapters and cables you need depends on your camera — see camera connection details.
Frequently asked questions
Does the webcam support audio?
Some cameras support audio — see the camera connection details.
What resolution does my camera support?
The Webcam Tool uses the maximum available resolution offered by the camera.
How much delay does the video stream have?
Cameras connected via USB have very low latency; WiFi cameras can have up to one or two seconds, depending on WiFi signal quality, the number of connected devices, and your WLAN adapter. The Webcam Tool lets you adjust audio and video latency.
How can I stream to the internet when the WiFi is used by the camera? Do I need a LAN cable?
The camera connection details show how each model connects and possible restrictions.
Does the tool work with GoPro Hero 4 cameras?
Hero 4 and Hero 4 Session work in our tests but are officially not supported due to streaming problems and low video quality.
Are GoPro Hero 3 cameras supported?
No, GoPro Hero 3 cameras are not supported.
Can I stream from multiple cameras at the same time?
Yes, depending on the camera model — see the camera connection details.
How can I control the camera's settings?
The Webcam Tool offers basic camera control (model dependent), e.g. auto focus for DSLR cameras.
The Webcam Tool shows high CPU usage on macOS!
CPU usage depends on the streaming resolution.
Can I connect multiple GoPro cameras as webcams?
Yes! The Webcam Tool supports multiple GoPro Hero 8–13 and Mission 1 Pro cameras as USB webcams.
What is the difference between Webcam Tool and the Studio Edition?
The Webcam Tool supports 4 cameras, the Studio Edition up to 16 — see the comparison.
Further questions? Contact us — we are happy to help.