Optimized frame processing for higher FPS and smoother video output.
Added automatic refresh of available webcams when plugged or unplugged.
Introduced WebP image format support for sources and overlays.
Updated settings file encoding to UTF-8.
Fixed issue with saving FPS in real webcam preferences.
Addressed several minor bugs and improvements.
AlterCam 6.3 Build 3391
added the ability to move and scale the selected layer with the keyboard cursor keys
added GUI translations to Chinese Simplified, Korean, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese.
existing GUI translations were updated
fixed "Write to us" functionality
added saving the settings on the Windows shutdown event
now CTRL-1..CTRL-9 global key shortcuts are set only for existing scenes, so they will not interfere with other apps if you are not using Scenes
locking horizontal and vertical layer movement now works when you actually hold either the X or Y button pressed, not as a toggle. The same is true for layer sticking mode and the 'S' key
hidden options to set virtual webcam FPS, set the program startup delay, and disable overlay hints during moving or resizing. Contact us for the details.
better selecting the resolution of the source and virtual webcam when the source is selected for the first time
a lot of minor issues were addressed as well
AlterCam 6.2 Build 3390
added the ability to change duration for transition when switching between the scenes. Check the slider on the "Scenes" tab
several routines were optimized
a lot of minor issues were fixed
AlterCam 6.1 Build 3389
added automatic reconnection for the IP cameras when the connection is lost after a timeout.
added ability to drop frames for live video playback on slow computers to keep the original video duration.
added audio volume control for video and IP-camera sources.
added audio volume control for the internal video player.
added ability to mute audio from IP camera sources.
improved ability to set video file as a background.
new background images included.
fixed playing video files with transparency (including GIF files).
fixed the position of the audio driver installation button so that it is always visible.
fixed playback of MP3 files into the virtual microphone.
many minor bug fixes and improvements.
AlterCam 6.0 Build 3341
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[requires Windows 10 x64] added Virtual Background feature. Now you can easily remove your background (and replace it with what you want!) without a green screen.
[requires Windows 10 x64] added feature to apply the effects only for the automatically detected background.
added ability to scale overlays with the mouse wheel.
added ability to scale the cropping area in the cropping window while maintaining proportions (turn off scaling with proportions holding the Shift key pressed).
improved display and control of the cropping area in the cropping window.
improved scenes thumbnails informativity.
changed background fill with "Off" option selected on Background panel (now it filled with transparent pattern).
fixed monitor selection on the Background tab.
fixed selection support for some recently added effects.
many minor fixes and improvements.
AlterCam 5.6 Build 2128
added new effects ASCII, Money, and Light Bulb.
added Spanish localization.
added hardware acceleration for video decoding.
added codec information (in the status bar) of the current IP-camera stream.
added IP-cameras list on Add IP-camera Overlay dialog box.
added auto-sizing for Add Text overlay dialog to fit the text.
fixed crashes, when opening video files without video streams.
greatly accelerated program closing.
fixed updating IP-camera address after editing in Manage IP-Cameras dialog.
improved speed of loading of overlays, effects, backgrounds, and scene lists.
fixed adding video-overlays for some formats.
removed program slowdowns when recording video.
added a scrollbar for the Audio tab.
AlterCam 5.5 Build 1933
added ability to set and change settings for overlays-webcams.
added displaying the resolution of the selected desktop source in the status bar.
added information about the number of programs currently connected to the virtual camera in the status bar.
when the type of broadcasting of the desktop is changed, the scale is automatically adapted (if it can fit at 100% scale, then the layer is centered, if not, then it is reduced accordingly).
fixed webcam rotation by settings.
fixed updating the number of active overlays when deleting an active overlay.
fixed the bug: turning on the wrong camera when switching scenes.
fixed resetting of effect settings to 0 (and not to default) and their positions in the list when canceling loading of the last session after a failure in the previous session.
added many optimizations.
AlterCam 5.4 Build 1847
added new virtual camera source - images.
added a smooth transition between the scenes.
added vertical and square resolutions for the virtual webcam.
added the ability to set custom virtual webcam resolutions.
now, changing the resolution of the virtual camera does not cause reconnecting the video source.
improved layer selection.
much-improved support for multiple monitor systems.
improved scaling for High DPI monitors.
added RTSP over TCP switch for RTSP streams of IP-cameras.
added detailed log for IP-camera.
fixed a lot of minor bugs.
AlterCam 5.3 Build 1601
added the ability to crop the main video layer.
added ability to crop IP-camera, web camera, image, and video overlays.
added special tags for timer and countdown timer in text overlays.
enhanced Curved Mirror effect.
fixed time tags updating for text overlays.
fixed saving/restoring of the main camera layer position and size.
fixed problems with scaling the main layer with active rotation.
fixed stamps install path for paint overlay.
fixed issues with opening some video files with embedded covers.
improved the selection of text overlays.
increased default font size for text overlays.
AlterCam 5.2 Build 1521
added support for scaling the interface for High DPI monitors
added ability to adjust semitransparency for Transparency by Color (Chromakey) feature
added the Autodetect option for the IP-camera resolutions list
added option to select an audio output device for playing audio streams from video/IP-camera
added ability to output audio stream from video/IP-camera to virtual audio device or speakers
fixed waiting to stop IP-camera on program exit
fixed dropping webcam fps on switching video sources
fixed background drawing in Transparency by Color (Chromakey) dialog if "Off" selected in the background settings
fixed problems with video recording for some unusual resolutions
fixed error with recording into a nonexistent folder
fixed saving camera settings on exit
fixed some other minor bugs
AlterCam 5.1 Build 1406
much better sound quality for the virtual microphone in Windows 10 due to a better virtual sound card driver
added 4K resolutions support for virtual camera
added audio output from video files and IP cameras to a virtual microphone and mixing with the selected real microphone on Audio tab
enhanced ChromaKey feature
added the ability to output IP-camera connection log
changed: when the broadcast to the virtual camera is stopped, the broadcast to the virtual microphone also stops
fixed: key shortcuts for switching the scenes now works
fixed mp3-audio play speed during a test
fixed: if the virtual audio driver is not installed, you can still see the sound level, adjust this level and enable auto-normalization and noise reduction, as well as test the sound. You can also record audio with these settings when recording video.
AlterCam 5.0 Build 1214
new virtual webcam driver that should fix any cam visibility issue in Windows 10
added new effects Glitch1, Glitch2, Glitch3
added the ability to encode using h265 on Intel GPU (QSV)
added the ability to seek inside the broadcasted mp3 file
added save/restore of the mp3 file playing to the virtual microphone on start/exit program
checked mp3 files in the list now loop in playback
now you can set the image displayed in the virtual webcam when AlterCam is closed, or broadcasting turned off
fixed the plugin for AMD AMF/VCE encoding
fixed working of Selection for some effects
AlterCam 4.9 Build 933
added five new effects: Flame, Snow, Bleach, Edges and Neon Edges
added the ability to enter IP-camera addresses using separate input fields for various parts of the address
improved video file playback
improved changing IP-camera and video files settings
fixed cleaning of IP-camera addresses when closing the IP-cameras management list window
fixed problems with changing the resolution of the webcam and displaying the format when using a video file as a source
many other minor fixes according to user reports.
AlterCam 4.8 Build 890
added three new effects: Brannan, Earlybird and Noise Reducer.
added the ability to easily select overlay with transparency when clicking on a transparent point.
fixed updating of active effects counter.
fixed bug of adding video files to the sources list.
AlterCam 4.7 Build 855
Added the ability to mirror the virtual camera.
Added the ability to make a series of camera shots.
Added option to mute shutter sound.
Added warning about low disk space.
Fixed video files and IP-cameras list adding.
AlterCam 4.6 Build 819
fixed several issues, better auto-bug-reporting
AlterCam 4.6 Build 818
added the ability to add lower thirds as overlays.
added the ability to scroll text on text overlays automatically.
fixed a bug with non-starting after a crash
fixed several minor issues
AlterCam 4.5 Build 725
fixed a bug with the background images
fixed checking for updates, activation, sending messages to us (switch to https protocol)
several minor improvements
AlterCam 4.5 Build 724
added new effects: Chromatic aberration, Stained Glass, Waves
double-click in the status bar resolution area sets preview area to 1:1 scale
fixed several issues
AlterCam 4.5 Build 723
faster program start
fixed exiting from fullscreen preview mode (Alt-Enter keys)
fixed several minor issues
AlterCam 4.5 Build 722
added the ability to change virtual webcam name.
added four new effects: TV, Frozen Glass, Sketch and Rain.
added the ability to snap layers while dragging.
added the ability to lock moving along X or Y while dragging.
added support of UTF-8 encoding for video description on YouTube.
improved layers info.
fixed layer selection.
fixed duplication of resolutions in the list.
fixed error with the custom painting overlay.
fixed the order of applying effects.
AlterCam 4.4 Build 686
fixed several issues from your bug reports
AlterCam 4.4 Build 685
Added the ability to denoise audio from microphone.
Added the ability to change microphone level.
Added the option to automatically adjust microphone level.
Added the ability to show DirectShow configuration dialog for webcam.
Increased webcam FPS.
Enhanced video player UI.
Added FPS counter in the status bar.
Fixed several UI bugs
AlterCam 4.3 Build 568
new video recording engine
added the ability to write log file during capturing
added tray icon recording indication
added the ability to start AlterCam on Windows startup
added the ability to start AlterCam minimized to tray
now tabs undock when dragging by headers only
fixed audio echo with no virtual audio device installed
fixed audio test function
fixed a lot of minor issues
AlterCam 4.2 Build 512
fixed removal of Fisheye distorsion
If this function brings you an error, update the program!
AlterCam 4.2 Build 511
added the ability to play MP3 files to a virtual microphone.
added a tool to remove the Fisheye effect (Defish tool on Tricks tab)
added the ability to manage the list of IP cameras.
added the ability to manage the list of video files.
changed default bitrate for audio when recording video to 256 kbps.
added output to the error log when working with the IP camera.
fixed a lot of minor issues
AlterCam 4.1 Build 467
added the ability to pause/resume and seek video file as the source for virtual camera
changed video player for the camera, now it should support many video file formats.
fixed screen capturing after switching to the secondary monitor
fixed video player loading with many video files.
added the ability to record video when the source is a video file
fixed several minor issues
AlterCam 4.0 Build 456
several bugs were fixed. You can skip this update if you have no issues
AlterCam 4.0 Build 455
added "Scenes" for quick switch between the sets of the video source, effects, and overlays
added the ability to show/hide and dock/undock any tab
improved interface for selecting video source
fixed a problem with closing stream from IP-camera
many minor bugfixes
AlterCam 3.9 Build 422
added support of RTMP IP-cameras as a main video source and as an overlay.
added the ability to work with audio without installing drivers for virtual audio device.
added the ability to install audio drivers from AlterCam's interface in case you need the modified sound in the other programs.
several minor fixes and improvements
AlterCam 3.8 Build 412
now you can apply the effects to the select area of the frame only, use Selections
the snapshots are uploaded to your Google Drive now (using "Copy share link to clipboard button" in the Snapshots history)
a lot of minor improvements and bug fixes
AlterCam 3.7 Build 401
several minor fixes
AlterCam 3.7 Build 400
added the ability to record video with hardware h264 encoders (NVENC, AMD VCE, Intel QuickSync) - better video quality with almost no additional CPU load!
added live audio level tracking on "Audio" tab
fixed several minor issues
AlterCam 3.6 Build 362
updated audio driver
added the ability to set IP camera as video source. So, you can use your smartphone as a webcam now!
added the ability to add IP camera as overlays
many small bugfixes
AlterCam 3.5 Build 353
audio driver updated in order for better sound quality
now you can Pause and Resume your recording
fixed Curve tool in CPU mode
many minor bug fixes
AlterCam 3.4 Build 342
added new tool: Curved Mirror. Check "Tricks" tab
fixed a lot of minor issues
AlterCam 3.3 Build 336
fixed several minor issues according to your bug reports
AlterCam 3.3 Build 335
fixed several minor issues according to your bug reports
AlterCam 3.3 Build 334
added the ability to add web cameras as overlays.
added three new effects: Embroidery, Dream and Radiance. GPU only.
added the ability to take camera shot by timer (to enable, toggle option in the settings dialog).
added sound for snapshot.
added the ability to show captured image in Explorer.
many minor improvements and fixes
AlterCam 3.2 Build 322
added cursor animations when capture desktop video.
added the ability to rotate webcam to 90 degrees.
added full screen preview (press Alt-Enter keys to activate).
added the ability to set global hotkey to start/stop recording video.
fixed loop playing in the internal video player.
fixed opening video files with MJPEG encoding.
fixed option to turn off audio during video recording.
fixed logo positioning.
AlterCam 3.1 Build 319
fixed drivers uninstallation.
added the ability to rename custom overlays.
added line breaks in the text overlays.
added text alignment in the text overlays.
enhanced dialog window for text overlay settings.
added ability to adjust colors by certain values or by curves for web cameras.
fixed automatic choosing for Source Microphone.
AlterCam 3.0 Build 303
added the ability to add custom painting overlays. Now you can draw the overlays yourself!
added new effect: Oil Paint.
now you can copy the link to the captured image to share it with your friends
added image uploading indicator.
some interface enhancements and bug fixes.
AlterCam 2.9 Build 290
added ability to change the source webcam resolution and FPS (for advanced users)
added ability to see image capture history
added ability to share captured images to Facebook, Twitter, Google+
AlterCam 2.8 Build 280
add three new effects: Contour, Color Contour and Cartoon. Now more than 50 effects are available!
fixed some issues according to user reports
AlterCam 2.7 Build 270
added the ability to broadcast specified desktop area, specified window and area followed by cursor
improved cursor capturing
fixed some issues according to user reports
AlterCam 2.6 Build 261
fixed several bugs, thank you for the reports!
We are also waiting for your suggestions. What do you miss in our program? Help us to create a roadmap for the further versions!
AlterCam 2.6 Build 260
removed audio effects trial limitations.
added three new effects: Bokeh Blur, Bubbles and Hearts (available only on GPU).
small performance improvements.
fixed some issues according to user reports.
AlterCam 2.5 Build 251
several bug were fixed
!!! We need your suggestions for new features! Please write them to use by clicking "Write to us" button in the program!
AlterCam 2.5 Build 250
added the ability to set video files as a background.
added the ability to write a message to the developer.
added new effect named Scripture.
several minor fixes
AlterCam 2.4 Build 240
added ability to upload recorded video to YouTube.
added ability to preview and delete recorded video.
added video capture history
added three new effects: Grunge 1, Grunge 2, Grunge 3.
fixed some issues according to user reports.
AlterCam 2.3 Build 230
added ability to use video files as animated overlays.
added Flicker live effect.
added support of VP8 (one of the most progressive encoders) for video recording.
many small improvements and fixes.
AlterCam 2.2 Build 220
added two new live effects: Shake and Twitch.
added status panel for various useful information.
enhanced driver installation process.
fixed several issues.
AlterCam 2.1 Build 210
now you can change your voice in real-time
added the driver for virtual audio (select AlterCam Virtual Audio as you microphone in Skype or other chats)
added the ability to apply effects to the audio in the real-time
fixed several found issues
AlterCam 2.0 Build 110
now virtual webcam implemented as a driver, therefore it will work better with Skype and you can use it for online broadcasting services like Youtube and Ustream
added the ability to play video file in your virtual web camera, so AlterCam can be used as a fake webcam now :)
added the ability to save image snapshot from webcam
added Chinese translation
added ability to choose monitor to broadcast on systems with multiple monitors.
improved quality of screen broadcasting
AlterCam 1.8 Build 109
added ability to play gif animations in overlays
added context menu for overlays to zoom
added three experimental functions: webcam video transparency by color, by background and chromakey transparency
added new animated overlay samples
fixed some issues according to user reports
AlterCam 1.7 Build 108
now you can capture the broadcasting to the video file
added Unsharp Mask effect
improved user interface
fixed some bugs
AlterCam 1.6 Build 107
added GPU acceleration. No more slowdowns
added new effects: Zoom Blur, Tilt Shift
improved processing speed and quality of Fish Eye effect
