In this article we explain how to test a webcam for Mac or Windows, both online and offline and with Skype.
Whether you have a Windows machine or a Mac, webcam testing is easy. One easy option is to use one of the many free online webcam testing sites available on the web. These include WebCamMicTest and WebcamTests. (Others can be found by searching online for "webcam test").
For the following step-by-step process, we'll be using webcammictest.com, although online webcam tests are generally identical no matter which site you use.
Open your web browser.