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Software that lets you take photos and record video with your web camera

Software that lets you take photos and record video with your web camera

Vote: (179 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: e2eSoft

Version: 2.5

Works under: Windows

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(179 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

e2eSoft

2.5

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Android

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight program that requires no installation
  • Good for basic recording and image capture from any camera on your computer
  • Simple interface is easy to navigate

Cons

  • Only has a few export formats and this lacks MP3 and MP4 file types
  • Relatively few options for customizing images and videos

MyCam is a program that works with all webcams and computer cameras to take snapshots, record video and more. While many computers already have built-in programs to control their camera, this one has a few extra features and is good for working with external cameras. Another huge benefit is that the application doesn't need to be fully installed to take control of the camera.

No Installation and Easy Setup

MyCam is a popular webcam program because it's so easy to use and requires no installation. As long as you can run an EXE file you can start using this program immediately. The only thing you have to do is select which camera to use if you have several connected to your computer. That's the only setup procedure. Once you do that the program will open and it will show you the current view through that camera.

Some portable programs that don't require installation lose a few features unless they are fully installed. That's not the case with MyCam. All of the features are available whether you install it or use it in portability mode. At the same time, this does mean that MyCam is limited when compared to other camera programs. There are few configuration options and only a handful of tools or features to take advantage of.

Camera Features

MyCam's primary feature is to capture video and images from the connected camera on your computer. It also has several other features to improve this and to help you customize the final file. For example, you can have the video or images saved as a GIF to share on social media. There are also many filters that change the color of the video or image. One very useful feature is that this program supports live streaming. This can be good for gamers or anyone who wants to make a streaming channel online.

MyCam manages all the files you create with this program and allows you to easily organize and pull them up. You can also change the images and videos after they are recorded by adding filters, sound effects and more. This program also makes it simple to share the files with mobile devices. All it takes is a button click to send these files to your phone or tablet.

One polarizing aspect of MyCam is the watermark. The free version of MyCam adds a watermark to all of your images and videos. This can be annoying to look at and it makes the final result look a little cheap. The paid version removes this watermark, but then you have to consider if this program is worth paying for considering its lack of features when compared to other camera programs.

Limited Formats

This program only offers several formats for images and videos. If you're taking an image, then you can choose between BMP or JPG file types. If you're recording a video, then you can choose between MPEG or AVI. These are all somewhat common formats, but the worst part is the lack of MP4 for videos since this is what most websites use. There are also some features for changing the quality and frame rate to boost quality or improve storage space.

Lightweight and Stable

This is much lighter than other camera programs and it can run as soon as you download it. Despite not requiring an installing, this program is remarkably stable and should never crash. It's also known for not lagging even when using the highest quality settings. If you want a program that easily records footage, then MyCam might be a good choice for your needs.

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight program that requires no installation
  • Good for basic recording and image capture from any camera on your computer
  • Simple interface is easy to navigate

Cons

  • Only has a few export formats and this lacks MP3 and MP4 file types
  • Relatively few options for customizing images and videos

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Syncs with device

Cons

  • Not a lot of extra features

Take pictures or record videos with any webcam that you have with this easy-to-use program.

This is a program that features a simple interface. There are tips and details at every turn to give you information about how to take pictures and how to record videos. You can record the data with any webcam that you have which is beneficial if you don't want to use your computer all the time. There is little in the way of setting up the program as it often detects what kind of device you're using. A time saver with this program is that you don't have to install it on any device that you use. All you have to do is run the proper files so that the program can detect what kind of camera you have. Once it syncs with the camera, you can begin recording videos of all kinds and taking pictures.

After you have the media that you want, there are a few editing options available. You can save the media to a file that you want to use or share it online. Although there are a few configuration settings, there aren't as many as you'll find with similar programs. Don't let that get in the way of taking pictures and capturing videos of special events and of daily life because you can easily perform a few edits to get stunning images instead of keeping the original media files. There are files to choose from when taking pictures and a list of files to choose from when recording video content. Saving your data is detailed in step by step instructions. This is a program that you can enjoy if you don't need all of the special effects and details with your images and video content.

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Syncs with device

Cons

  • Not a lot of extra features