Great Webcam Software — Live Effects, Virtual Backgrounds & More

AlterCam Webcam Software

Webcam effects

Add effects to your video chat and have fun with your friends! Hide your face with the mosaic, or add your logo to your webcam stream instantly.

Broadcast anything you want

You can broadcast pre-recorded video, live desktop or anything you want to the virtual web camera (like a fake webcam) and the world.

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v6.7 for Windows, 62 MB
How does it work?

After you install AlterCam, Windows gets a new virtual webcam via a kernel-mode driver — not a DirectShow-only filter and not a pyvirtualcam-style wrapper. That is why AlterCam Virtual Camera shows up everywhere: the Windows Camera app, Teams, Zoom, Discord, and other clients. Anything you set up in AlterCam is broadcast to that camera.

Ready only in 3 steps

1

Download and Install

The installation process is similar to that of any other Windows program.

2

Tune Your Video Stream

Choose the desired webcam filter, apply a virtual background, add any overlays you want, and start broadcasting to your new virtual webcam.

3

You're ready!

Now you can select your new virtual webcam in any software (Discord or OBS, for example). The chosen effect will be applied in real time.

All You Want for a Webcam

Latest releases

July 11, 2026 - Version 6.7

Audio features are now fixed and fully working: noise suppression, automatic volume normalization, and voice change.

July 7, 2026 - Version 6.6

Beauty filter, drag-and-drop for image and video sources, rotate and flip in preview, and virtual background fixes.

July 3, 2026 - Version 6.5

Higher FPS, AV1 video support, minimize-to-tray option, improved screen capture, and GPU recording fixes.

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What does it look like?

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Frequently asked questions

Does AlterCam show up in Teams, Zoom, and the Camera app?
Yes. Unlike OBS Virtual Camera (a DirectShow filter), AlterCam installs a kernel webcam driver — so Windows Camera, Teams, Zoom, and other apps can see it. Learn more.
Can I use the webcam in many programs at the same time?
Sure, you can! AlterCam splits the video into as many programs as you want. Forget about those "webcam busy" error messages!
Can I add my own effect?
The current version allows you to add your own overlay or background images. If you want some custom webcam effects, do not hesitate to ask us. We will do our best!
How do I remove "AlterCam.com" logo in the video?
It is easy. Click on the "Preferences" button and then uncheck the "Show logo" option.
My AlterCam doesn't work correctly. How can I fix it?
Please contact us and provide as many details as possible. AlterCam is still in active development, and we are working hard to fix any compatibility issues and bugs. Thank you for your assistance!
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