FakeCam
FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that sends a video, image, screen view, or recorded loop to an app as a camera feed.
What FakeCam is
FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that sends a video, image, screen view, or recorded loop to an app as a camera feed. Sources include still images, animated GIFs, playlists, the full screen, a selected region, an individual window, and an AFK loop. The maker lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram as compatible apps. Output controls let users mirror, rotate, or stretch the feed and choose or enter a resolution. Video and image processing happens locally, and those files are not uploaded to FakeCam’s servers or third-party services. Optional anonymous usage statistics and crash reports can be disabled in Settings; the app checks for updates once per day. PRO activation sends an email address and license key to FakeCam’s server for verification and device-linked license management. Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy, and FakeCam says it does not receive or store payment-card details. FakeCam has a free plan and a one-time PRO purchase listed at 12.99 USD. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 or later and does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors; Mac and Linux are not supported.
Good
- Free plan has no time limit.
- Supports images, videos, screen capture, and loops.
- Works with several listed meeting and chat apps.
- Local processing keeps video and image files off remote services.
- Output can be mirrored, rotated, or stretched.
Watch out
- Windows 10 or later, 64-bit, is required.
- ARM and Snapdragon processors are unsupported.
- No Mac or Linux version is available.
- PRO activation sends email and license key for verification.
Who it suits
FakeCam suits Windows users who want to use images, videos, screen content, or a loop as a webcam feed in compatible apps. It is not a fit for Mac or Linux users or Windows devices with unsupported ARM or Snapdragon processors.
Verdict
FakeCam provides flexible camera-feed sources and basic output adjustments on supported Windows systems. Check processor compatibility and the license terms before choosing between its free plan and PRO purchase.
Plans and prices
From FakeCam's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Videos and images as webcam · Any app · Unlimited PCs · No time limit · No subscription |
| PRO | $12.99, paid once | Full FakeCam experience · All future updates free · One-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from FakeCam's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adjustments
- Users can mirror, rotate, stretch, and select or enter a camera output resolution.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- FakeCam requires Windows 10 or later, 64-bit, and does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors; the maker says it does not work on Mac or Linux.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram as compatible apps.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License data
- PRO activation sends the email address and license key to FakeCam’s server for verification and device-linked license management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy, and FakeCam says it does not receive or store payment-card details.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Video and image processing happens locally, and the files are not uploaded to FakeCam’s servers or third-party services.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that streams a video, image, screen, or recorded loop of yourself as a camera feed.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Setup
- The camera must be registered in Windows, which prompts for administrator permission; the maker says a missing Microsoft Visual C++ runtime can prevent registration.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sources
- It supports video, still images, animated GIFs, playlists, whole-screen capture, selected regions, individual windows, and an AFK loop.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a contact form for questions and bug reports, and the app can send feedback without an account or email program.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Usage data
- Optional anonymous usage statistics and crash reports can be disabled in Settings; the app checks for updates once per day.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The download page identifies Gaudin LLC as the publisher of the digitally signed app and installer.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- WhatsApp limit
- FakeCam works with WhatsApp Web in Chrome or Edge, while the standalone WhatsApp desktop app does not support virtual cameras.checked 8 Oct 2026
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