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Set Webcam as Desktop Background: How to do it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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With Windows, the possibilities are endless. If, for some peculiar reason, you want to, let’s say, mirror yourself on the desktop background and follow the constant motion with awebcam, you can do it. In simple terms, you can set webcam output as the desktop background.

That’s the next-level live background we’re talking about, and below, we’ll instruct you on how to make it work.

How do I set the webcam as a desktop background in Windows?

Use VLC Media Player

And that’s all! You should be able to see yourself on the desktop background, with the webcam’s output being projected to it. Just make sure to let VLC work in the background.

Also, remember that you won’t be able to see icons, but you can alwayscreate a multi-display. That way, you’ll always have the webcam’s output on one desktop background, and the main display can maintain the same look.

If you have questions or alternative ways to use a webcam as the desktop background, tell us in the comments section below.

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Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.

Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.

In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.

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