Cross-platform availability
Webcamoid is available on multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it accessible to a wide range of users regardless of their preferred platform.
Open-source
Being open-source means that Webcamoid is free to use and its source code is available for anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute, promoting transparency and community-driven improvements.
Multiple camera support
The application allows users to manage and switch between multiple cameras simultaneously, which is beneficial for complex streaming or recording setups.
Feature-rich
Webcamoid offers a wide array of features, including various filters, effects, and settings for customizing video output to suit different needs and preferences.
Regular updates
The project receives regular updates and improvements, ensuring that it stays relevant with new features and bug fixes.
User-friendly interface
Webcamoid provides an intuitive interface that is easy to navigate, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
Language support
The application supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a broader audience globally.
I have tested OBS’s Virtual Camera feature, but it only provides a single virtual camera from what I’ve tried. I also tested a piece of software called Webcamoid. It was easy to use, but I couldn’t get the MediaStream object from it using Tauri on MacOS for some reason, even though it worked when I opened the test app in Chrome instead. I am not sure it would enable multiple instances either.
Source:
over 1 year ago
That did not seem to do anything with Cheese, however it lead me down a rabbithole to https://webcamoid.github.io/ with links to virtual camera drivers for “akvcam” and “v4l2loopback” which solved the issue within browser. I installed both, not sure which one was needed.
Source:
about 2 years ago
Yes, obs-virtualcam, or this open source thing will do it https://webcamoid.github.io/.
Source:
over 2 years ago
I would have liked to take better quality pictures, but this was the best my webcam could muster (at least when using Webcamoid).
If the images don’t appear, and show the alt text I provided, it’s a coin with a silver outer circle, and a gold inner-circle (where the details are present).
Source:
about 3 years ago
