Using an IP Camera as a Webcam Resources

Resources for using an IP Camera as a webcam. Note that support will depend on the protocol of your IP Camera. Most are RTSP (h264), some are MJPEG. Support for each will vary.

Options

GPL / BSD

• Webcamoid

References: https://github.com/webcamoid/webcamoid/issues/213 https://github.com/webcamoid/webcamoid/issues/85

Unsure

• https://ip-webcam.appspot.com/

https://ip-webcam.appspot.com/static/doc.html I don't see source, but the license is not an issue. Others have used his work. Email developer?

Black Box/Proprietary

• http://vlc2vcam.com/download.html

No source. this one is freeware.

• https://altercam.com/

From Seattle. Appears to be a reputable company, but no source.

• https://github.com/shenyaocn/IP-Camera-Bridge

Literally a binary driver on Github.

Further Reading

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/538417-altercam-stream-ip-cam-to-virtual-webcam/

droidcam

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/droidcam-use-android-device-as-webcam/