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QtCAM

QtCAM is free, open-source Linux webcam software from e-con Systems, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chennai, India.

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#33 of 41
Score
5.8
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What QtCAM is

QtCAM is free, open-source Linux webcam software from e-con Systems, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chennai, India. It captures and displays video from cameras supported by the Linux UVC driver or compatible with V4L2. The Qt Quick interface can connect up to six cameras and stream them simultaneously. Version 4.0.1 supports third-party cameras and is described as compatible with e-con Systems USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 cameras. Users can adjust brightness, contrast, camera-supported UVC controls, and more than ten cited image settings, including color-space switching. Still captures can be saved as JPG, PNG, RAW, or BMP files to a selected location. Listed video encoders are YUV, MJPEG, H264, and VP8, with MKV and AVI containers. Preview format and resolution are selectable, and frame count and FPS information can be viewed. Extension settings support selected e-con cameras. QtCAM uses GPLv3, links source code on Launchpad, and lists compatibility with specified Jetson and JetPack/L4T versions.

Good

  • Free and GPLv3 open source
  • Streams up to six cameras simultaneously
  • Supports multiple still-image formats
  • Offers several video encoders and containers
  • Provides camera controls and preview information

Watch out

  • Linux is the only listed platform
  • Some extensions are limited to selected e-con cameras
  • Jetson compatibility depends on specified versions
  • Questions are directed to the developers

Who it suits

QtCAM suits Linux users who need open-source webcam capture, preview, controls, and recording. It is also relevant for setups using multiple cameras or specified Jetson hardware.

Verdict

QtCAM provides Linux webcam capture and preview with multi-camera support, image controls, and several output formats. Its open-source license and listed Jetson compatibility may appeal to technically oriented camera setups.

Plans and prices

From QtCAM's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

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PlanPriceWhat it gives you
QtCAMFreeOpen source · GPLv3 · Linux webcam software

The facts

Each one read from QtCAM's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Camera compatibility
Version 4.0.1 supports third-party cameras, and the software is described as compatible with e-con Systems USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 cameras.checked 11 Oct 2026
Camera extensions
Extension settings are available for selected e-con cameras.checked 11 Oct 2026
Image controls
Users can adjust brightness, contrast, and camera-supported UVC controls; the page also cites 10+ image control settings and color-space switching.checked 11 Oct 2026
Interface
The application controls use a Qt Quick interface.checked 11 Oct 2026
Jetson support
The page lists compatibility with specified Jetson series and JetPack/L4T versions, including Jetson Orin series on JetPack 6.2.0 and L4T 36.4.3.checked 11 Oct 2026
License and source
QtCAM is licensed under GPLv3, and the maker’s page links to source code on Launchpad.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
QtCAM is open-source Linux webcam software for capturing and viewing video from devices supported by the Linux UVC driver or compatible with V4L2.checked 11 Oct 2026
Simultaneous cameras
Users can connect up to six cameras and stream video simultaneously.checked 11 Oct 2026
Still images
Still capture supports JPG, PNG, RAW, and BMP, with a selectable save location.checked 11 Oct 2026
Support
The maker’s QtCAM page directs users with questions to contact its developers.checked 11 Oct 2026
Video formats
The listed encoder formats are YUV, MJPEG, H264, and VP8, and the listed containers are MKV and AVI.checked 11 Oct 2026
Video preview
Users can choose the preview format and resolution and view frame count and FPS information.checked 11 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2003checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Chennai, Indiachecked 28 Sep 2026
Maker and founding
e-con Systems started in 2003 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.checked 11 Oct 2026

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