Webcam

Webcam is a lightweight Windows application whose sole purpose is to help you take snapshots using your webcam.

Before running the utility on your computer, you should make sure you have previously installed the Adobe Air working environment on your computer.

You are welcomed by a minimalistic interface that allows you to carry out most operations with minimal effort. Everything is kept as simple as possible, so the tool comes packed with basic functions for helping you trigger the capturing process.

Webcam gives you the possibility to use the built-in “Capture” button for helping you take snapshots. Of course, you need to activate your webcam before taking screenshots.

By default, the images are saved to your desktop and exported to PNG file format. You cannot pick a default saving directory, specify the filename, and set up file naming rules.

During our testing we have noticed that Webcam carries out a task very quickly and leaves a minimal footprint on system resources, so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered. The tool comes in handy for rookies for a looking for a simple-to-use application that comprises only a few functions for helping them take snapshots.

However, there is room for improvement, as there are no advanced features bundled in this utility. You cannot activate an automatic mode for taking screenshots, use hotkeys for a better control over the entire process, apply editing operations (e.g. cropping, adjusting the brightness and contrast), and insert cliparts, borders, or frames for personalizing your photos, just to name a few suggestions. It could be really useful to see support for multiple output formats (e.g. JPG, BMP, TGA).

Webcam offers a simple software solution for helping you take screenshots but needs several improvements for enhancing its overall functionality.