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OBS-VirtualCam
obs-studio plugin to simulate a directshow webcam
Version 2.0.5.20230920 · by Han-Tai Chen
Official site: obsproject.com
About OBS-VirtualCam
OBS-VirtualCam is a plugin for obs-studio, transforming the output video to a virtual directshow device.
Supported Platforms : Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10
Supported OBS Studio version : 25.x (26 and above have virtual camera support built in)
#### Features
- virtual output : A output plugin sink raw video & audio to directshow interface.
- virtual filter output : A filter plugin sink obs source video to directshow interface.
- virtual source : Four directshow Interfaces which can use in 3rd party software.
### Package Notes
From version 2.0.5, this package is based on the fork maintained at https://github.com/Fenrirthviti/obs-virtual-cam
On the [OBS Project page for this plugin](https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-virtualcam.949/), the following is now stated:
> As an FYI, this plugin will not be updated to support OBS 28. I recommend using Exeldro's filter plugin that extend the use of the built-in virtual camera instead.
How to install OBS-VirtualCam
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install obs-virtualcam
- Open OBS-VirtualCam once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OBS-VirtualCam free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to obsproject.com, the developer's official site, where OBS-VirtualCam is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of OBS-VirtualCam?
The version listed here is 2.0.5.20230920, published /Date(1697. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install OBS-VirtualCam from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install obs-virtualcam. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OBS-VirtualCam safe?
OBS-VirtualCam downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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