SplitCam for Windows

Overview of SplitCam and its purpose

Normally, a single video capture device (like a webcam) can only be accessed by one application at a time. SplitCam is a free virtual video-splitting driver that creates virtual clones of one physical video source so multiple programs can receive the same live feed simultaneously.

Supported video inputs

SplitCam works with a variety of capture devices, including:

• Digital and analogue video cameras
• VGA/USB web cameras
• TV tuners, TV‑IN sources, DV devices and even VHS capture setups

Applications that can use the same camera

You can route the same camera feed into many chat and conferencing programs. Examples include:

• Skype Video
• MSN Messenger
• Camfrog
• AOL AIM
• PalTalk
• ICQ
• Yahoo Messenger

SplitCam can also be used with most other applications that accept a standard Windows video capture device.

Capacity and typical scenarios

• One physical source can be split to serve up to 64 client applications at once.
• Common uses include streaming a single home video to several friends using different messengers simultaneously (for example, one friend watching via MSN while another watches via Yahoo).

Practical considerations and limitations

• Although the functionality is useful, managing several messaging clients or video sources at the same time can quickly become confusing.
• Initial configuration can be fiddly; you may spend considerable time setting up simultaneous feeds before everything runs smoothly.
• Performance and reliability will depend on your PC hardware and the video resolutions/framerates you try to deliver.