Notepad++ is a favorite free note taking app and code editor. Word and excel for mac. It is a more robust version of the Notepad software that you would find available in Windows by default. That being the case, this is a Windows-only option.

Keeping in mind the aforesaid points, we have compiled a list of the 10 best webcam software for Windows and Mac that stand out on certain parameters, be it their slick user interface, the diversity of editing tools, ease of usage, etc. So, without any further delay, let’s go through our list of the 10 best webcam software which consists of both free and paid options. The 10 Best Webcam Software 1.

YouCam Youcam is one of the most popular webcam software out there, and for a good reason. A clean UI, which is far from the cluttered interface you’ll find in other webcam software, makes YouCam an obvious choice for beginners. But that doesn’t mean the software is a barebones affair, instead, it offers a rich array of editing tools, filters, and effects whose diversity is impressive, to say the least. Scene filters, face distortion lenses, emoticons, dynamic effects, and stickers are just a few of them. Sounds generic? Well, in that case, how about face ‘Avatars’, AR stickers, and live animations to make your video feed look like a well-edited film?

YouCam has it all, and then some more. YouCam can also be synced with services like Skype and Yahoo Messenger, and also supports face login functionality for platforms like Facebook, Amazon, Twitter to name a few. On the technical side, YouCam saves images in multiple formats ( JPG, BMP, PNG) and is capable of recording videos in AVI and WMV (MP4 too, for systems with VGA cards) file types at resolutions ranging from 240p to Full HD. Burst shot is also on the table, and users can manually adjust the shutter speed to their liking. The only downside? The free trial period lasts only 30 days, after which you’ll have to purchase a paid version. Supported Platforms: Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7, Vista SP2 Download YouCam ( 30-day Trial, paid version starting at $29.95) 2.

ManyCam ManyCam is not just simply a webcam app, instead, it can be called a full-blown video-editing tool, thanks to the plethora of presets, filters and effects which are available at the disposal of users. You can add a host of beautification effects like transitions, face masks, emoticons, and backgrounds to record and stream some really artistic videos. Apart from them, YouTube integration, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode and green screen are among the diverse set of goodies that ManyCam has to offer. You can choose to record videos in a wide array of resolutions ( 240p, 480p, HD, FullHD, etc.) at frame rates ranging from 5-60 FPS in numerous formats like MP4, MKV and FLV to name a few. You can even adjust the audio bitrate values ( between 96-192 kbps) and also apply a noise suppression feature which works quite well.

Thanks to its vast portfolio of editing tools and effects, ManyCam is a highly recommended option, be it for creating tutorials, recording screen activity or live streaming. Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, MacOS X 10.9 and higher. Download ManyCam (, paid versions starting at $24) 3. Debut Video Capture Software. Not all people are big fans of fancy filters and effects, and one or the other time, we all want a no-frills solution. For such scenarios, Debut Video Capture is one of the best webcam software whose clutter-free UI is its biggest USP. (Talk about using MS-Paint for editing images).

All that you get in the name of video editing tools are basic variables like contrast, saturation which can be adjusted by using a slider, and three video filters viz. B&W, Sepia, and Negative.

And yes, you get a watermark tool for that tiny bit of personalization you want to add to your videos. When it comes to technical aspects, Debut Video Capture provides a considerable amount of control to users. One can capture screenshots in two file types viz. JPG and PNG, while videos can be recorded in a wide array of formats such as AVI, MKV, FLV, and WMV to name just a few. Users have the flexibility to record screen activity in three aspect ratios ( 11: 9, 16:3, 4:3 ) in resolutions ranging from as low as 144p to HD, however, frame rate appears to be fixed at 30FPS at all resolutions.

Supported Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X 10.5 or above Download Debut Video Capture Software () 4. Yawcam Yawcam is another webcam software whose USP is its simple interface, which more than makes up for its lack of fancy effects with its clean approach to present the core camera tools.