CyberLink YouCam

by CyberLink Corp

CyberLink YouCam is webcam software for Windows that adds backgrounds, effects and live makeup to video calls, recordings and live streams.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: CyberLink Corp

Release: CyberLink YouCam 10.1.2717.1

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Cyberlink YouCam is a software that allows its user to augment their video conferencing experience. The software includes interesting backgrounds, filters, and frames. The app offers real-time effects such as filters, stickers and emojis. The quality of the effects varies and some of the filters and frames look jarring and superimposed. For those who do not want cartoonish effects, but do want to look better in the video, You Cam has a beautification feature that corrects lighting and reduces the effects of blemishes and uneven skin tone. This software runs on Windows laptops and desktops with a built-in or USB webcam. YouCam is also compatible with most major video conferencing software. This program also has a sleek, user-friendly interface. Streamers can add customizable titles and images to Twitch, Facebook Live or YouTube Live broadcasts. The Auto Zoom face tracking feature keeps the user in the center of the frame, which is useful for tutorials and presentations. YouCam also offers live makeup that is applied in real time. Background blur and background replacement can be used to increase user privacy.

Some cons of this software: it needs a fairly modern PC with 8 GB of RAM and a 64-bit version of Windows. The full version is sold as a subscription, which may feel pricey compared to free webcam tools. Some users also report that certain features of the program may be missed if the user does not take the time to sufficiently explore the features.

YouCam helps you look better on video calls with background blur, beautification and real-time effects that work in popular meeting apps.

Features:

  • Replaces or blurs the background without a green screen
  • Applies live makeup and skin beautification in real time
  • Includes Auto Zoom face tracking that keeps you in the center of the frame. This is useful because you do not have to reposition the webcam.
  • Adds AR effects, filters, stickers and stream overlays for Twitch, Facebook Live and YouTube Live

This software is a good tool for making video chatting more interesting and can also be used to make professional conferencing and presentations stand out. It is offered as a YouCam 365 subscription, and a free YouCam Essential version is available.

Windows 11, 10, 8/8.1 or 7 (64-bit only)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen processor
8 GB RAM
1 GB of disk space for installation
Built-in or USB webcam

PROS
Advanced editing tools for high-quality video conferencing.
Many augmented reality effects available.
Works with popular video conferencing apps.

CONS
Limited features in the free version.
May slow down lower-spec computers.
Full version requires a paid subscription.
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