Webcam Capture: Webcam Surveillance Software for Windows
Webcam Capture is a free Windows app that turns USB and built-in webcams into security cameras. It watches up to 4 webcams at once, detects motion or faces, records video and photos when something happens, sends email alerts and can back up footage to your OneDrive.
Free download with optional in-app purchases. Windows 10 / 11.
Webcam Capture at a glance
| Price | Free (optional in-app purchases) |
|---|---|
| Works on | Windows 10 (version 16299.0 or later) and Windows 11 |
| Cameras | USB and built-in webcams; preview up to 4 at once |
| Cloud required? | No. Media is saved locally; OneDrive upload is optional |
| Download size | 63.7 MB |
| Microsoft Store rating | 4.2 out of 5 (359 ratings) |
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Who is Webcam Capture for?
- People who want basic home security using a webcam they already own.
- Keeping an eye on a room, a doorway or a pet while you are away from the PC.
- Small offices that need simple motion-triggered recording without buying IP cameras.
- Anyone who wants an email when their webcam sees movement.
How does Webcam Capture work?
Install Webcam Capture
Download Webcam Capture for free from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Add a camera
Choose your webcam, give it a nickname, and pick resolution, frame rate and microphone. You can also rotate, flip and adjust brightness and contrast.
Choose how to monitor
Select motion detection or face detection, set the sensitivity and turn on email notifications, recording and photo capture.
Start monitoring
Webcam Capture records and saves photos when it detects activity, logs every event, and can upload media to your OneDrive automatically.
Key features
- Live preview. Preview up to 4 webcams at the same time in a monitoring grid.
- Motion and face detection. Configurable sensitivity with on-screen highlighting of detected movement.
- Automatic recording. Record high-quality video and capture photos when activity is detected.
- Email alerts. Get notified by email as soon as motion is detected.
- Audio alarm. Sound an alarm on the PC when motion is detected.
- OneDrive upload. Automatically upload photos and recordings to your own OneDrive.
- Watermarks and labels. Stamp a custom watermark on your recordings.
- Activity log. See every recording, photo and alert with timestamps.
Webcam Capture screenshots
Is Webcam Capture private?
Photos and recordings are saved to a folder on your PC. OneDrive upload is optional and goes directly to your own Microsoft account.
Webcam Capture FAQ
Is Webcam Capture free?
Webcam Capture is free to download from the Microsoft Store. Optional in-app purchases are available inside the app.
Which cameras does Webcam Capture support?
It works with webcams that Windows recognizes, including built-in laptop cameras and USB webcams. You can add several cameras and preview up to 4 of them at the same time.
Can Webcam Capture detect motion?
Yes. You can choose motion detection or face detection for each camera, adjust the sensitivity and highlight the detected area on the live preview.
What does Webcam Capture do when it detects motion?
It can record video, capture photos, send an email notification and play an audio alarm. Every event is written to the activity log.
Where are recordings saved?
Media and event logs are saved in a folder you choose in Application Settings. You can also enable automatic upload to your OneDrive.
Can Webcam Capture start automatically with Windows?
Yes. Turn on "Launch application at Windows startup" in Application Settings.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 version 16299.0 or later (Windows 11 is supported) and about 64 MB of disk space.
Should I use Webcam Capture or SecureView?
Use Webcam Capture for USB or built-in webcams connected to the PC. Use SecureView for network IP security cameras that support ONVIF or RTSP.
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