Camera not working in OBS Studio
If your camera works in the browser test but not in OBS Studio, the wrong camera is selected inside OBS Studio or it lacks permission. Confirm the camera first, then fix OBS Studio.
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Step-by-step fix
- Confirm the camera works: run the CheckMyMic webcam test.
- In OBS Studio, open the video settings and select the correct camera.
- Make sure your video isn't turned off inside OBS Studio.
- Grant OBS Studio camera permission at the OS level, then restart OBS Studio.
Frequently asked questions
Camera works in the test but not OBS Studio — why?
OBS Studio has its own camera selector. Open its video settings and choose the same camera that showed a preview in the test.
Why does OBS Studio show a black screen?
Another app may be holding the camera. Close other video apps, then restart OBS Studio.
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