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Get the latest version of FakeCam for Windows.

Recommended Get it from the Microsoft Store No security warning, and it updates itself automatically. Open the Store

The Store version does not include the "Launch at Windows startup" option.

Latest Version

Version 2.3

29.3 MB · 2026-07-25

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Or download the portable version (ZIP · 42.1 MB)

Windows blocked the installer? Here is how to run it

This only concerns the direct download. The Microsoft Store version is signed by Microsoft and shows no warning.

FakeCam is safe. Because it is a new app that Microsoft does not recognize yet, Windows shows a couple of safety prompts the first time you run the installer. They are normal and do not mean the app is unsafe. Here is exactly what to click:

1On that message, click "More info".
2Then click "Run anyway" to start the installation.
3When Windows asks for permission to make changes, click "Yes".

If your browser removes the file while downloading, choose "Keep". These warnings appear only because FakeCam is new and not yet widely downloaded; they do not mean the app is unsafe.

The camera does not show up in your apps?

If FakeCam still says the virtual camera is not registered, or nothing seems to happen when you click Register, your PC is probably missing the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime. It is a standard Microsoft component that Windows does not always include, and the virtual camera needs it to install itself. Install it, then click Register again in FakeCam.

Get the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime (x64)

It is a small official Microsoft download and no restart is needed. If the camera still refuses to register, your antivirus may be blocking it: allow FakeCam, or pause the protection for a moment, then try again.

What's New · Version 2.3

  • Fixed a problem that could prevent the virtual camera from installing on some PCs. It failed silently, so nothing ever explained why FakeCam did not appear in your applications. It now installs on those PCs, and if anything still gets in the way, FakeCam tells you exactly what and how to fix it.
  • New: send feedback straight from the app. Report a problem, suggest an idea or ask a question from Settings or the tray icon, with no account and no email program needed.
  • FakeCam is now available in Turkish.
  • Text fields now have the usual right-click menu (cut, copy, paste, select all), so you can paste your license key with the mouse.
  • Various fixes and refinements throughout the app.

Older Versions

Version 2.2 2026-07-17

  • Improved stability: fixed several crashes and freezes, including ones that could happen while recording an AFK clip, when closing the app during a live broadcast, and during screen capture.
  • Screen and window capture now keep working after you lock your PC or go through a Windows security prompt, instead of freezing on the last frame.
  • Your interface language is now saved reliably, including in the installed and Microsoft Store versions.
  • Smoother playlists: fixed a brief glitch when switching from an animated GIF to a video, and made clicking on the timeline to seek more accurate.
  • Plus thumbnails in the Recent files menu, and many smaller fixes and refinements throughout the app.

Version 2.1 2026-07-13

  • New AFK mode: record a short loop of yourself and let it cover your seat while you step away from a call, then come back and cut to live seamlessly. Nobody sees the switch.
  • Use your screen as a camera: share your whole screen, a region you draw, or a single window, even in apps that have no screen sharing. You can hide the taskbar too.
  • Playlist thumbnails: every video and image now shows a preview in the playlist, so you can pick the right one at a glance.
  • Hardware-accelerated video: high-resolution clips (1080p) at 50 and 60 fps now play at full speed, using your PC's graphics card to decode the video.
  • Many refinements and stability fixes throughout the app.

Version 2.0 2026-06-27

  • Completely redesigned interface: a cleaner, more modern look throughout the app.
  • New Playlist: queue several videos and images, play them one after another with automatic advance, and reorder them by drag and drop.
  • Introducing FakeCam PRO. The app stays free to use; an optional one-time PRO purchase unlocks the full experience, includes all future updates, and supports ongoing development.
  • New one-click Windows installer that sets up the virtual camera automatically. A portable ZIP version is still available if you prefer.
  • Numerous smaller improvements and stability fixes for a smoother experience.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • Intel or AMD 64-bit processor (ARM / Snapdragon not supported)
  • 50 MB free disk space
  • No extra software to install