Camera Controller Universal
Getting Started
See the difference
Your laptop camera shows too much — wide-angle distortion, cluttered background, unflattering framing. Camera Controller fixes that in seconds.
Before — too wide, cluttered background
Use Camera Controller — zoom in, adjust contrast, reframe
After — tighter framing, better contrast, professional look
Three Ways to Use It
Camera Controller is flexible — resize and configure it to match how you work:
Full Window
Use Camera Controller on its own with the live preview and all controls visible. This is the best way to get started — explore the controls, find the right settings for your room and lighting, and save a few presets.
Control Bar
During a Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet call, keep Camera Controller as a compact bar below your video window. You get full control over picture, zoom, and camera position — and you can switch presets during the call.
Switch off "Show Preview" for an even slimmer bar — the camera view is already in your video call.
Preset Switcher
If you've already saved your favourite setups, shrink the app down to just the preset buttons. One click to switch between "Close-Up" and "Whiteboard" views during a presentation — no distracting controls on screen.
Set Up Camera Sharing
By default, Windows only lets one app use the camera at a time. To use Camera Controller alongside a video call, you need to enable shared camera mode. This requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or later.
Step 1: In Camera Controller, click Settings..., then click the Windows Settings button at the bottom. This opens the Windows camera settings page. Scroll down and find Advanced camera options, then click Edit.
Step 2: Turn on "Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time" and click Apply.
Done! You'll see a confirmation banner at the top of the camera page. You only need to do this once per camera.
The Main Window
The window is divided into a camera preview at the top and four control panels below. Drag the divider between them to resize.
The four panels are:
- Presets (1) — Saved camera setups you can load with a click.
- Picture Controls (2) — Brightness, contrast, saturation, and more.
- Camera Controls (3) — Pan/tilt joystick pad, plus zoom and focus.
- Settings (4) — Quick on/off switches and configuration buttons.
How the Controls Work
The controls behave like spring-loaded joysticks — not sliders:
The coloured gauge fill shows the current value at a glance. Toggle "Show Numeric Settings" to see exact numbers.
Pan & Tilt
The camera pad works the same way, but in two dimensions:
Presets & Tips
Once you have everything set up, save it as a preset so you can switch back instantly:
- Click the + button in the Presets panel to save the current camera position and settings.
- Single-click a preset to load it.
- Double-click a preset to update it with the current camera settings.
Quick Tips
- Missing a control? Some properties are hidden by default. Click Settings... to show or hide individual controls.
- Camera not moving? Some webcams only move when you release the joystick — try it.
- Focus hunting? Leave Focus Auto on until the image is sharp, then switch Auto off to lock it.
- Dark or light? The app follows your Windows theme, but you can override it in Settings.
- Remember Settings — switch this on so the camera returns to your last setup on restart.