Question 1

What is Shacam?

Accepted Answer

A macOS menu bar app that lets you quickly share images, windows, and device screens over your webcam, and interact with them using hand gestures.

Question 2

What can I share?

Accepted Answer

A window, your whole screen, an image, a sticky note, or your iPhone or iPad screen.

Question 3

How do I control it with my hands?

Accepted Answer

Pinch with one hand to grab, two hands to zoom, and shrink it down then hold to dismiss.

Question 4

Where can I use Shacam as my camera?

Accepted Answer

Pick “Shacam” from the camera list in any app that takes a camera, from video calls to screen recordings and live streams.

Question 5

Does Shacam record or upload my video?

Accepted Answer

No, everything runs on your Mac, and nothing is recorded or ever leaves your computer, as explained in our Privacy Policy.

Question 6

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Shacam is free, and a one-time €9.99 license unlocks the virtual camera, so you can use it in video calls, recordings, and live streams.

Question 7

Can I try it before I buy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, download Shacam and use every feature for free. Turning on the virtual camera, so other apps can use it, is the only part that needs a license.

Question 8

Are future updates included?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every update is free for everyone, forever.

Question 9

How many devices per license?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3 Macs on one license, and you can deactivate a Mac anytime to move it to another.

Question 10

Do I need any special camera?

Accepted Answer

Shacam works with any camera, built-in or external.

Question 11

I can't see Shacam as a camera. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the virtual camera in Shacam, then quit and reopen the app or browser, and it will show up in the camera list.

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