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Webcam for Remote Desktop Webcam redirection software that allows the use of local video devices in remote desktop sessions.

Webcam for Remote Desktop creates a virtual webcam which is recognized in your remote session as a hardware one. The program transfers video data from the local computer to remote RDP, PCoIP, Blast, ICA or DCV session and provides you with smooth, clean and persistent video streaming with low latency.

Webcam for Remote Desktop transfers video data from the local computer to the remote desktop session and provides you with smooth, clean and persistent video streaming with low latency. The program creates a virtual webcam which is recognized in your remote session as a hardware one. The program works over Microsoft RDP, Citrix ICA, Amazon DCV, VMware Blast and Teradici PCoIP protocols in single-user and multi-user environments.

Overview Webcam for Remote Desktop is a high-performance software for redirecting locally plugged webcams to remote desktop session. So any video conferencing or other software that expects for a video stream will work. How it works The software consists of two parts. The Workstation part is to be installed on the local computer where the webcam is physically present. The Server part goes to the remote side. Webcam for Remote Desktop creates a virtual camera in your remote desktop session and you can receive the video stream directly from the local hardware webcam.It provides you with high quality and low latency video stream allowing clear and stable video transmission to the remote session without any additional configuring. Full DirectShow compatibility Webcam for Remote Desktop is fully compatible with DirectX. As a result it supports a wide range of software and hardware. It’s possible to use not only webcams as image source but also any DirectShow compatible hardware including video capture cards and ID scanners. Works with any instant messengers and other video applications All video-conferencing software works perfect using Webcam for Remote Desktop redirection. The list of supported software includes such popular applications like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Webex, Adobe Connect and many others.Webcam for Remote Desktop supports also video chat on social networking services, like Facebook, Myspace, etc. Full duplex audio The newest versions of Webcam for Remote Desktop now enable the redirection of both input and output audio streams (currently Windows version only). With this feature, it becomes a complete, all-in-one solution ideal for video conferencing and organizing a cloud-ready workspace. Custom resolution, compression and frame rate Thanks to on-the-fly compression, Webcam for Remote Desktop reduces video stream size and as a result increases the data transfer speed.The program supports different custom video resolutions and framerates. It’s always possible to configure the program in order to meet your network bandwidth and avoid frame drops. Secure and separate access Webcam for Remote Desktop takes care of your confidential information. In case of multi-user environment (Windows Server OS), if there are more than one user logged in to the remote side, each webcam is isolated within each individual user session. So you don't need to worry that your personal video stream will be seen by somebody else, even by mistake. No one but you are able to see your webcam in the system. Driver-free video redirection Native webcam drivers are not required on the remote side. It’s not needed to install any drivers on the remote side every time you plug in a new webcam (new driver installation requires administrative rights and can be a headache for your system administrator). Remote desktop protocols in different environments Webcam for Remote Desktop supports different remote desktop protocols including Microsoft RDP, Citrix ICA, Amazon DCV (WSP), Omnissa (VMware) Blast, and Teradici PCoIP. It does not matter what environment is used (Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Azure, Windows 365, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Omnissa (VMware) Horizon, Amazon Workspaces, AppStream 2.0 and others).Any compatible Client software can be used for accessing remote side. And there is no need to change firewall settings. What about other OS? If you are looking for solution for Linux or macOS you have already found it. Webcam for Remote Desktop works perfectly in macOS and most distributions of Linux operating system.It includes plugins for FreeRDP, Citrix Workspace app, HP Anyware PCoIP Client, Omnissa (VMware) Horizon Client and Amazon WorkSpaces Client. Azure Virtual Desktop compatible Webcam for Remote Desktop, as well as other FabulaTech solutions, is fully compatible with Microsoft AVD and Windows 365 making it possible to access local webcams from applications running in the remote desktop environment. Double hop session support You can connect from your workstation to remote Server 1. And then initiate a connection to another Server 2 session from Server 1.The device will be accessible on Server 2 without any additional configurations. Seamless mode support Webcam for Remote Desktop works perfectly in seamless mode. It is easy and convenient feature which allows to connect your local webcam to any remotely running video application in seamless mode. OEM License available Webcam for Remote Desktop functionality can be easily integrated into your application. So you allow terminal server users to access local video devices in remote Windows session. Read more… And even more… Single-user and multi-user environments support. Zero configuration is required. Works with any virtual machines. Mixed 32 and 64-bit environment.