SplitCam

Name: SplitCam
Availability: InStock
Author: SplitCam Co.

SplitCam is a free virtual webcam application for Windows that lets you use a single physical camera in multiple programs at the same time. It creates a virtual video driver that applications like Skype, Zoom, Teams, OBS, and Google Meet can each access independently, while also adding effects, overlays, scene management, and screen capture to your video feed.

What it does

Select your webcam as a source in SplitCam, then choose "SplitCam Video Driver" as the camera in any video application. Each app receives the same feed without locking out the others. You can layer additional sources on top of your webcam: screen capture, static images, video files, text overlays, and web pages. Scenes let you arrange different source combinations and switch between them during a call or stream.

The effects panel offers background replacement, color filters, blur effects, and 3D face masks that track your head movement in real time. For streaming, SplitCam can broadcast simultaneously to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Kick, and other RTMP platforms. Application audio capture pulls sound from any running program and mixes it with your microphone.

Advantages

Splits one webcam across unlimited applications simultaneously for free
Background replacement and visual effects without needing a green screen
Multistreaming to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Kick from a single interface
Application audio capture mixes sound from any program with your microphone

Drawbacks

Windows only, no macOS or Linux version available
Background removal quality depends heavily on lighting conditions
Advanced users may find the effects limited compared to OBS with plugins
The virtual driver occasionally needs reinstalling after major Windows updates

Who it is for

I use SplitCam when I need my webcam active in a video call and a streaming tool at the same time without buying a second camera. The scene switching and overlay features also make it practical for casual streamers who want basic production value without learning OBS. If you already run a full OBS setup with virtual camera plugins, SplitCam will feel redundant. But for anyone who just needs to share one webcam across multiple apps, it does exactly that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SplitCam free?

Yes. SplitCam is free for personal use. It creates a virtual webcam driver that any video application can access, letting you use one physical camera in multiple programs at the same time.

Does SplitCam work with Zoom and Teams?

Yes. Select SplitCam Video Driver as your camera source in Zoom, Teams, Skype, Google Meet, or any other video application. Each program receives the same feed independently.

Can SplitCam remove my background?

Yes. SplitCam includes background replacement that works without a green screen. The quality depends on your lighting conditions. It also offers blur effects and color filters.

Can SplitCam stream to multiple platforms?

Yes. SplitCam can broadcast simultaneously to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Kick, and other RTMP compatible platforms from a single interface.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Camera usage in multiple apps simultaneously	Run SplitCam › Select camera as source › In Skype/Zoom/Teams select "SplitCam Video Driver" as the camera. Every application sees the same image.
2	Adding camera effects and filters	Effects tab › Select a filter (e.g. blur, sepia, color correction) › Effect applied to the camera image in real time.
3	Virtual background replacement	Effects › Background › Select an image or video as background › SplitCam removes the original background and replaces it with the selected one.
4	Screen capture as video source	Click + › Screen Capture › Select the entire screen, an application window, or a chosen area. The screen image is available as a virtual camera.
5	Multi-platform simultaneous broadcast	Settings › Streaming › Add RTMP keys for YouTube, Twitch, Facebook › Start Streaming. Broadcasts to all platforms simultaneously.
6	Multi-source scene creation	Add scenes (Scene 1, Scene 2...) › In each scene place different sources (camera + screen + image) › Switch between scenes during broadcast.
7	Video recording from camera	Click the Record button › Select folder and format › Records the camera image with all effects and overlays.
8	Text and graphic overlays	Click + › Text or Image › Add an overlay on the camera image. You can set position, size, and transparency.
9	3D face masks	Effects › 3D Masks › Select a mask (e.g. animal, character) › Mask applied to the face in real time with motion detection.
10	Application audio capture	Audio Sources › Application Audio › Select an application (e.g. Chrome) › Audio from that application is mixed with the microphone.