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XSplit VCam Tips and Tricks

  • Luis Vigil
  • Nov 21, 2018
  • 2 min read

Two people wearing headphones smile while holding controllers. They appear in front of digital backgrounds of mountain landscapes. XSplit VCam logo visible.

We’ve recently launched XSplit VCam, the most advanced webcam background removal tool available! While XSplit VCam is relatively easy to set up, this guide will offer some tips and tricks to get the most of the app.


Optimizing XSplit VCam

To get the best performance out of XSplit VCam, make sure you are position in a well-lit area.

Two images compare lighting effects on a person with a microphone in front. Left: bad lighting (dark). Right: good lighting (bright).

Make sure you are centered in the frame of your camera, you can use XSplit VCam’s preview window to help with this.


Two images compare webcam framing. Left shows bad framing, person half-visible; right shows good framing, person centered, smiling.

If you still aren’t seeing results you like, try re-calibrating XSplit VCam. Calibration can be accessed from the top left menu in XSplit VCam.


Person wearing headphones sits in front of colorful shelves with action figures. Text on screen reads "Calibrate XSplit VCam".

If you are setting a low frame rate or high CPU usage, click on the gear icon in the filter section to open up additional filter settings. Here you can set the video quality for XSplit VCam and what device will be used for hardware acceleration. If you are seeing high CPU usage, make sure to set hardware acceleration for any available GPU.


Webcam settings window open, options for source and background blur visible. A person in a peach shirt sits, vibrant toys on shelves behind.

Background Blur with Background Replacement

Whenever you replace your background you can also apply blur to the replacement background.


Two panels show a man with headphones, a colorful background on the left is clear, and blurred on the right. Text reads Without Blur and With Blur.

Using Webpages for Background Replacement

When replacing the background, you can select a webpage for use. This can lead to some creative options, such as having a motion background.


Split-screen view of XSplit VCam settings. Left: URL input box with "Done" button. Right: Image of a smiling person with a microphone in nature background.

Using XSplit VCam with streaming software

You can use XSplit VCam as a video device in a variety of broadcasting software.

In XSplit Broadcaster you can add XSplit VCam as a video device.


Smiling person with mic and headphones on a green-red abstract background. Wearing a navy shirt in XSplit Broadcaster interface.

In OBS, you can add XSplit VCam as a video capture device


A person in a cap and headphones speaks into a mic in OBS studio. The screen shows video settings. Background is a colorful abstract pattern.

Using XSplit VCam with Video Chat Software

You can also use XSplit VCam as a video source with a variety of communication software. You can use it in Discord, Skype, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, and many more!


Split-screen setup featuring Discord and Skype settings. Left shows Discord video options, middle displays a person with a colorful backdrop, right highlights Skype camera choices.

We hope you enjoy using XSplit VCam. If you have any interesting use cases, be sure to share them in the comments or reach out to us on social media. For those who have not tried the app still, you can download XSplit VCam for free.









 
 
 
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