OpenCam

Turn your iOS device into a high-quality PC webcam effortlessly via local network.

OpenCam allows you to use your iPhone or iPad as a wireless webcam for your Windows PC over a local Wi-Fi connection. It utilizes a custom Python backend to bridge the high-quality mobile camera directly into OBS, Zoom, Teams, or Discord using a virtual camera driver.

Features

• High-Quality Wireless Video: Uses standard WebSockets and HTTP for low latency, high-quality streams.
• Easy Setup: Auto-generates local SSL certificates so you can securely access the camera via your browser without installing a dedicated iOS app.
• Adjustable Settings: Control Resolution and Framerate from your PC to balance quality and mobile battery usage.
• Auto Driver Installation: Automatically installs the required virtual camera drivers for Windows.
• QR Code Pairing: Simply scan the QR code from the PC app with your phone to connect!

Requirements

• Windows 10/11
• Python 3.9+
• iOS Device (iPhone/iPad) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TungTungDevCPUMAX/OpenCam.git
   cd OpenCam
   

2. Set up a virtual environment (recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Usage

1. Start the application:

   python main.py
   

2. Install Driver (First Time): If this is your first time running OpenCam, the GUI will prompt you to install the OpenCam virtual camera driver. Click the button to grant admin rights and install it.

3. Connect Your Phone:

   • The OpenCam PC application will display a QR Code.
   • Open your iPhone's camera and scan the QR Code.
   • Accept the security certificate prompt (since it uses a self-signed local SSL certificate for secure camera access).
   • Tap "Start OpenCam" on your phone!

4. Use as Webcam: You can now select "OpenCam" as a video source in your favorite software like OBS Studio, Zoom, Discord, etc.

Build (Executable)

If you want to package OpenCam into a standalone .exe file to run without Python, you can use PyInstaller. Since the app serves web files, you must include the web/ folder:

1. Install PyInstaller:

   pip install pyinstaller
   

2. Build the application:

   pyinstaller --noconfirm --onefile --windowed --add-data "web;web" --name "OpenCam" main.py
   

3. Your executable will be ready as a single file in the dist/ directory!

Settings

You can adjust the camera resolution and framerate directly from the desktop application. If your phone is overheating or draining battery too quickly, lower the resolution to 640x480 and the framerate to 24 FPS.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Created by TungTungDevCPUMAX