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Webcam Surveyor Changelog

What's new in Webcam Surveyor 3.9.2 Build 1212

Feb 10, 2023
  • Improved video preview performance;
  • Improved performance for recording;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.9.1 Build 1207 (Jun 8, 2022)

  • Improved a motion detector;
  • Improved SSL connection;
  • Fixed rendering bug in the text overlay filter;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.9.0 Build 1205 (Feb 1, 2022)

  • New devices manager;
  • Added support for virtual audio devices;
  • Improved video recording;
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 11;
  • A lot of other changes and improvements.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.7 Build 1183 (Dec 17, 2021)

  • Bugs Fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.6 Build 1175 (Sep 22, 2021)

  • New: Settings for date format in file and folder names;
  • New: AVI files when recording a sequence of images now stored in the video tab, with "TimeLapse" prefix;
  • Added new parameter for command line;
  • A lot of minor changes and improvements.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.5 Build 1169 (Apr 20, 2021)

  • Improved performance for recoding;
  • Raw h264 capture for webcams that support this format;
  • Minor improvements and bugs fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.4 Build 1151 (Jul 27, 2020)

  • Improved compatibility with the Windows 10 2004 update;
  • Bugs Fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.3 Build 1149 (May 29, 2020)

  • Improved compatibility with MJPEG and YUY2 input format;
  • Fixed bug when some application settings are not saved;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.2 Build 1141 (Feb 26, 2020)

  • Improved support for Logitech FHD webcams c920/с930;
  • Added support for MJPEG webcam output format;
  • Improved in-application camera settings;
  • Minor improvements and bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.1 Build 1135 (Dec 19, 2019)

  • Improved stealth mode;
  • Improved overlay function, more formats are now supported;
  • Fixed bug in check for free disk space;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.8.0 Build 1122 (Sep 13, 2019)

  • Improved recording in AVI format;
  • Improved motion detector;
  • Fixed a date/time overlay during recording bug;
  • Minor bugs fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.7 Build 1108 (Aug 21, 2019)

  • Improved webcam recording in stealth mode;
  • Fixed application freezing when starting recording for some devices;
  • Minor improvements and bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.6 build 1104 (Jul 16, 2019)

  • Fixed video format configuration error for some devices;
  • Improved compatibility with the last Windows 10 update;
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.5 build 1102 (May 22, 2019)

  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.5 build 1101 (May 17, 2019)

  • Improved image quality when capturing motion and time-lapse recording;
  • Improved image sequence capturing into AVI file;
  • Added interval for recording images multiple of 100 milliseconds;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.3 build 1091 (Mar 15, 2019)

  • Improved stealth mode in Windows 10;
  • Fixed bug when auto start option active for recording or monitoring;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.2 build 1088 (Feb 7, 2019)

  • Improved text overlay;
  • Improved memory usage optimization;
  • Fixed compatibility issue with the latest Windows update for some systems;
  • Bugs Fixed.

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.7.1 build 1082 (Jan 17, 2019)

  • Fixed problem with https connection;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.70 Build 1079 (Nov 10, 2018)

  • New: Command line parameters - Now you can manage the application via the command line in stealth mode. And also use these commands in Windows Task Scheduler.
  • Improved stealth mode;
  • Updated translation for most supported languages;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.66 Build 1077 (Oct 4, 2018)

  • New motion capture engine - Improved performance and now allows customization of video compression;
  • Improved and optimized application installation process;
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.66 Build 1070 (Jul 25, 2018)

  • Fixed problem with https connection;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.65 Build 1064 (Jun 14, 2018)

  • Improved hot keys in stealth mode;
  • Added "Reset to default hot keys" button in stealth mode;
  • Improved video preview performance;
  • Improved compatibility in new Windows 10 update;
  • Minor improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.62 Build 1051 (Jun 14, 2018)

  • Optimized capture to WMV format
  • Fixed false positive for the program file from some "antivirus" vendors
  • Fixed compatibility issue for some webcams
  • Minor improvements and bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.60 Build 1047 (Jan 17, 2018)

  • Improved motion detection performance;
  • Bugs Fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.60 Build 1043 (Nov 10, 2017)

  • Improved motion capture engine;
  • Added separate video codec settings for motion capture;
  • Improved streaming;
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.51 Build 1031 (Apr 13, 2017)

  • Improved wmv capture performance
  • Updated languages pack (added Turkish language)
  • Minor improvements in stealth mode
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.50 Build 1028 (Dec 11, 2016)

  • WMV video format selected as default.
  • Improved WMV Capture;
  • Added WM Audio format settings;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.50 Build 1024 Beta 1 (Nov 16, 2016)

  • Added support for Windows Media video format for video capture.
  • A new audio recording engine.
  • Improved synchronization of audio and video streams.
  • Added file path combo box in the file browser.
  • Added “Home” button in the file browser.
  • Improved file browser usability.
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.45 Build 1011 (Jul 7, 2016)

  • Improved video capture engine
  • Minor improvements in video broadcasting
  • Fixed compatibility issue for some webcams
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.40 Build 1003 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • Improved a motion detector;
  • Improved video and audio streaming over network;
  • Fixed minor bug in Stealth Mode;
  • Added support for x264vfw - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec (Supported only Ultrafast, Superfast, Veryfast and Faster presets);
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.35 Build 999 (Dec 8, 2015)

  • Improved video rendering in Windows 10;
  • Improved capture engine;
  • Fixed compatibility issue for some webcams;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.30 Build 997 (Sep 21, 2015)

  • Improved video and audio streaming;
  • Improved program log;
  • Improved compatibility in Windows 10;
  • A lot of internal changes and fixes;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.25 Build 993 (Aug 10, 2015)

  • Improved stealth mode;
  • Minor improvements in video broadcasting;
  • Fixed bug in broadcasting when the maximum number of simultaneous connections is only 5.
  • Fixed minor bug in power management on xp and vista.
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.20 Build 989 (Apr 25, 2015)

  • Improved preview and capture performance;
  • Impruved streaming profiles;
  • Fixed compatibility issue with some HD webcams;
  • Fixed rendering bug in the text overlay filter;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.11 Build 983 (Feb 19, 2015)

  • Improved motion detection performance;
  • Improved video capture and audio recording;
  • Updated languages pack (added Chinese Simplified language);
  • Minor improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.10 Build 980 (Jan 23, 2015)

  • New video formats dialog box;
  • Fixed compatibility issue with Microsoft HD webcam series;
  • Fixed bug in data time overlay;
  • Improved compatibility with YUY2 format;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 3.00 Build 973 (Dec 17, 2014)

  • Improved video capture performance;
  • Improved compatibility in Windows 8.1;
  • Improved stealth mode;
  • Minor improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.45 Build 944 (Sep 13, 2014)

  • Improved: activation of video capture when motion is detected;
  • Improved: video and audio streaming over network;
  • Fixed: compatibility issue for some webcams;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.41 Build 938 (Apr 10, 2014)

  • Updated OpenSSL libraries;
  • Fixed email connection issue;
  • Improved video recoding;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.40 Build 932 (Jan 28, 2014)

  • Added: Automatically generate HTML code of embedded web player. Now you can easily publish live streaming on your web site. All popular browsers are supported.
  • Added: Auto detects public IP address in broadcasting;
  • Added: Refresh button for streaming connection information.
  • New HD broadcasting profiles;
  • Improved video streaming;
  • Fixed a bug that prevent Windows shout down on some systems;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.31 Build 921 (Dec 17, 2013)

  • Fixed compatibility issue in Windows XP
  • Minor improvements in motion detection algorithm
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.30 Build 912 (Nov 16, 2013)

  • Improved video capture
  • Added support for Windows blocked and sleep mode. Now the application can resume all activities after exiting from the sleep mode
  • Added support for 3ivx codecs
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.25 Build 901 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Improved video and audio streaming;
  • Optimized broadcasting profiles for mobile devices;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.20 Build 894 (Jun 20, 2013)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue in Windows 8;
  • Improved audio capture;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.1.5 Build 880 (Apr 19, 2013)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue in Windows 8
  • Improved audio capture
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.1.0 Build 872 (Oct 27, 2012)

  • Fixed bug which produce "Division by zero" message on some systems
  • Improved and optimized video capture
  • Improved Windows 8 support
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.06 Build 860 (Sep 20, 2012)

  • New streaming profiles with 16:9 video resolutions

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.05 Build 853 (Aug 14, 2012)

  • Improved video capture
  • Fixed problem with Windows shoutdown
  • Optimized video broadcasting
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.01 Build 830 (Jul 5, 2012)

  • Fixed a compatibility issue with the new Nvidia drivers
  • Improved video streaming
  • Minor fixes

New in Webcam Surveyor 2.00 Build 801 (May 22, 2012)

  • Broadcasting video and audio streams over Internet/local network
  • Multi user accounting support
  • Improved install and uninstall
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.98 Build 661 (Mar 17, 2012)

  • Improved video and audio capture;
  • Improved scheduler;
  • Fixed bug in FTP alert client;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.97 Build 652 (Mar 17, 2012)

  • Fixed bug in FTP client
  • Improved Camera control
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.97 Build 647 (Dec 6, 2011)

  • New: Always on top feature;
  • Improved Stealth mode;
  • Web update bug fixed;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.96 Build 633 (Oct 24, 2011)

  • Stealth mode update: Now the Webcam Surveyor is completely invisible at startup.
  • New: Capture video when Windows is locked.
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.95 Build 602 (Aug 14, 2011)

  • Added: Taskbar control buttons in Windows 7;
  • Added: Start video recording when Webcam Surveyor is startup;
  • Added: Automatic update check;
  • Fixed bug in Camera controls;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.92 Build 561 (Apr 21, 2011)

  • Improved: stealth mode operations;
  • Minor fixes in Scheduler;
  • A lot of minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.9.1 Build 552 (Feb 20, 2011)

  • Added SSL connections support for eMail Alert;
  • New themed user interface;
  • A lot of minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.9.0 Build 512 (Dec 24, 2010)

  • Added: Capture to multiple files feature;
  • Added: Video recording in stealth mode feature;
  • Added: Video recording, Email alert and FTP alert actions in scheduler.
  • Improved: Video capture and device connection;
  • Improved: Video and audio synchronization in video capture;
  • Improved Windows 7 compatibility in file browser ;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.8.1 Build 426 (Sep 15, 2010)

  • Added support for ffdshow Video Codec;
  • Fixed compatibility issue with some Logitech(tm) web cameras;
  • Improved motion capture;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.8.0 Build 405 (May 27, 2010)

  • Improved support for Windows 7 and Vista;
  • Improved latest DivX video codec support;
  • Updated languages pack (added French, Spainish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Serbian, Arabic, Hebrew, Romanian languages) ;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.7.5 Build 362 (Dec 20, 2007)

  • Added codec auto selection feature, now Webcam Surveyor automatically select best codec in first start.
  • Added support for DivX 6.8 Codec;
  • Updated languages pack (added Finnish language) ;
  • Fixed startup access violation bug.
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.7.3 build 352 (Oct 24, 2007)

  • Added support for DivX� 6.7.0 Codec;
  • Updated languages pack (added Bulgarian and Italian languages) ;
  • Help file updated;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.7.1 Build 334 (Sep 4, 2007)

  • Added Multi language user interface support (supported languages: English, German, Croatian, Russian)
  • �Video most be initialized� bug fixed;
  • Motion capture bug fixed;
  • E-mail alert bug fixed;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.7.0 Build 307 (Aug 3, 2007)

  • New file browser engine.
  • Added support for DivX� 6.6.1 Codec;
  • Improved camera connection, more devices now supported;
  • Fixed file operation bug in Windows Vista�
  • File browser settings removed.
  • Added: Thumbnails size slide bar in file browser tab.
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.6.1 Build 274 (Jun 27, 2007)

  • Added support for DivX� 6.6 Codec;
  • Improved Scheduler option;
  • Optimize memory usage;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.6.0 Build 261 (Jun 9, 2007)

  • Added Scheduler feature;
  • Optimized Motion Capture;
  • Updated documentation;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.5.4 (Dec 13, 2006)

  • Added: Store Images in AVI file option in Image Sequence. Now you can create AVI video file in the sequence of images.
  • Fixed problem with audio compression;
  • Improved Motion Capture option;
  • Minor bugs fixed;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.5.3 (Nov 15, 2006)

  • Improved Motion Capture sequence feature;
  • Added: "Store files in subfolder" option in Motion Capture sequence;
  • Fixed problem when program crashes if Motion Capture sequence started;
  • A lot of other minor fixes and improvements;

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.5.2 Build 191 (Oct 30, 2006)

  • Added folders preview in file browser
  • Fixed: motion capture video compression filter selection bug
  • Minor bugs fixed

New in Webcam Surveyor 1.5.2 (Oct 27, 2006)

  • Added folders preview in file browser;
  • Fixed: motion capture video compression filter selection bug;
  • Minor bugs fixed;