FakeCam
What FakeCam is
FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that sends a video, image, screen view, or recorded loop as a camera feed to compatible apps. Sources include still images, animated GIFs, playlists, the whole screen, selected regions, individual windows, and an AFK loop. FakeCam lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram as compatible. Users can mirror, rotate, or stretch the output and select or enter a camera 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, which FakeCam says does not share card details with it. The free plan has no subscription or time limit. PRO costs 12.99 USD once and includes future updates. FakeCam requires 64-bit Windows 10 or later and does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors.
Who it suits
FakeCam may suit Windows users who want to send images, video, or screen content as a camera feed in compatible apps. It is not suited to Mac or Linux users, or devices with ARM or Snapdragon processors.
What it does well
- Video and image processing stays on the device.
- Supports screen regions, windows, playlists, and GIFs.
- Optional usage statistics and crash reports can be disabled.
- Free use has no time limit.
What to know first
- Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or later.
- Does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors.
- Does not work on Mac or Linux.
- WhatsApp support is limited to Web in Chrome or Edge.
Limits
The free plan provides video and images as a webcam, use with any app, unlimited PCs, and no time limit. PRO is a 12.99 USD one-time purchase and includes the full FakeCam experience and all future updates free.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No subscription · Videos and images as webcam · Any app · Unlimited PCs · No time limit | Free |
| PRO | One-time purchase · Full FakeCam experience · All future updates free | $12.99, paid once |
As fakecam.net lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Download FakeCam for Windows from https://www.fakecam.net/.
- Register the camera in Windows and approve the administrator permission prompt.
- If registration fails, check whether the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime is missing.
- Choose a video, image, screen source, playlist, or AFK loop.
- Adjust the output and select a camera resolution, then use FakeCam in a compatible app.
- Choose the free plan or purchase PRO for 12.99 USD one-time.
Verdict
FakeCam offers multiple camera-feed sources and output adjustments, with local media processing. Check Windows requirements and the WhatsApp Web limitation before choosing it.
Questions
Is FakeCam free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing, has no subscription, and has no time limit. PRO costs 12.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
Which operating systems does FakeCam support?
It supports 64-bit Windows 10 or later. It does not work on Mac or Linux and does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors.
Which apps are compatible?
FakeCam lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram. It also works with WhatsApp Web in Chrome or Edge, but not the standalone WhatsApp desktop app.
Does FakeCam upload video and image files?
FakeCam says video and image processing happens locally and those files are not uploaded to its servers or third-party services.
Who publishes FakeCam?
The download page identifies Gaudin LLC as the publisher of the digitally signed app and installer.
What does PRO include?
PRO is a 12.99 USD one-time purchase for the full FakeCam experience, with all future updates free.
Facts from FakeCam's own pages
- Adjustments
- Users can mirror, rotate, stretch, and select or enter a camera output resolution. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- The download page identifies Gaudin LLC as the publisher of the digitally signed app and installer. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, Skype, and Telegram as compatible apps. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy, and FakeCam says it does not receive or store payment-card details. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Video and image processing happens locally, and the files are not uploaded to FakeCam’s servers or third-party services. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Sources
- It supports video, still images, animated GIFs, playlists, whole-screen capture, selected regions, individual windows, and an AFK loop. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 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. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
- WhatsApp limit
- FakeCam works with WhatsApp Web in Chrome or Edge, while the standalone WhatsApp desktop app does not support virtual cameras. · fakecam.net, 8 Oct 2026
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