Free Webcam Recording Software

Transform your computer into a cutting-edge video surveillance system with Webcam Surveyor!

With this handy software, you can easily record webcam video, take snapshots, create mesmerizing timelapse movies, stream live video over the network, and easily monitor any motion activities.

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Use the Webcam Surveyor recorder to capture every moment!

Webcam Surveyor is a software that lets you easily capture high-quality video and images from your webcam. It is especially useful for video recording because it offers a number of advanced settings such as customizable video resolution, frame rate and compression. You can use this software to continuously capture video or record only when motion is detected. The app provides automatic start and stop options for scheduled recordings, as well as command line control and a stealth mode for background recording.

The motion detection feature will turn your PC into a complete security system, allowing you to keep an eye on your surroundings even when you're not there. The application will execute pre-defined actions, such as webcam recording, sending an email alert, uploading images to an FTP site, running other applications, and even playing an alert sound, whenever motion is detected.

Make the most of your time and storage space with the advanced motion capture feature. No longer will you have to spend hours sifting through video archives, as the software only records frames when movement is detected. Get ready to say goodbye to long and tedious surveillance sessions, and hello to effortless monitoring with Webcam Surveyor!

Webcam Surveyor software features:

• Webcam recorder - Easily record webcam videos and save them to your computer. You can set the recording duration and frame rate to customize your recording experience. Supports date and time overlay over video and continuous 24/7 recording with the ability to view resulting video during capturing.
• Motion detector - Monitor any movement in your surroundings and trigger predefined actions, such as recording a video, sending an email alert, uploading images to an FTP site, and playing an alert sound, when motion is detected. The advanced motion capture feature allows you to save time and disk space by only recording frames when motion is detected.
• Broadcasting - By pressing one button, you can easily stream a media over the Internet or local network. It allows you to view what is happening in your home or office in real-time.
• Capture time-lapse video - Create stunning time-lapse movies by combining multiple snapshots taken at specified intervals. The application can shoot a sequence of images directly into a video file. This makes it easy to create a time-lapse movies without any additional steps.
• Stealth mode - allows you to use the camera in the background. You can hide the software on a computer and control it with hotkeys. The app is invisible at startup and can start with Windows.
• Command line interface - Control the capturing process by passing parameters through the program launch line. This feature provides a more advanced and flexible way to control the webcam recording software, allowing you to automate and schedule the capturing without having to interact with the app’s graphical user interface (GUI). You can use these commands in Windows Task Scheduler or manage the program in hidden mode.
• The auto-start feature allows you to automatically start the monitoring and recording process as soon as the software is launched. The application can start at Windows startup.
• Built-in file manager – It’s a powerful tool for organizing and managing the video and image files captured by the webcam. This feature helps you keep track of your recordings and images, making it easy to access and organize them efficiently and conveniently.
• Ease of Use and Compatibility - The software has a simple and intuitive user interface, making it easy for users of all levels to use.

New in version 3.9.2

• Improved video preview performance;
• Improved performance for recording;
• Bugs Fixed.

System requirements:

• 700 MHz CPU IBM PC compatible computer or higher, (Dual core PC for HD capture).
• 40 MB of free memory (RAM).
• 40 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows 7,8,10,11 or later.
• Windows compatible  capture device (webcam or capture card.)