Turn over 35+ Canon cameras into a webcam with this free software for Windows and Macs
Canon has released free webcam software, EOS Webcam Utility , that will turn many of its EOS and PowerShot cameras into high-quality USB webcams without the need to purchase any additional hardware.
The Windows version of the software was available as a Beta earlier this year, but now the full and final version is here to download – and now offers support for a much wider range of Canon cameras. The software doesn’t just work with current Canon camera models – as the list of compatible models shows it will even use some old Canon classics, such as the 12-year aged EOS 5D Mark II DSLR.
Use this link for full instructions on how to download the software to your computer
A Mac version of the software is available – but is still currently in Beta form. Once you’ve downloaded EOS Webcam Utility, simply connect your digital camera to a Windows or Mac computer with a USB cable. Then just configure the camera with your video conferencing software program of choice and you’re ready to go!
The applications that the free of charge software is said to be compatible include: Cisco Webex, Messenger, Streamlabs, Discord, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Open Broadcaster Software, Zoom, Hangouts, Hangouts Meet, Skype and Slack.
A number of manufacturers have hurried to produce webcam software for its cameras – following the Covid lockdown that forced so many people to work and socialize from their own homes (see How to use your camera as a webcam).
“In unprecedented times, it’s imperative for Canon to provide our customers with useful, simple and accessible solutions to assist them in whatever imaging needs they have,” said Tatsuro Kano, executive VP of Canon USA’s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, when the Beta was first introduced. “Our goal is that the EOS Webcam Utility software can help reduce some of the remote workday stress for employees who are tasked with video conferencing and virtual meetings.”
List 35+ Compatible Canon Camera
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
- Canon EOS-1D X
- EOS-1D C
- Canon EOS 5DS R
- Canon EOS 5DS
- Canon EOS 5D Mk IV
- Canon EOS 5D Mk III
- Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Canon EOS R
- Canon EOS Ra
- Canon EOS R5
- Canon EOS R6
- Canon EOS RP
- Canon EOS 6D
- Canon EOS 6D Mk II
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon EOS 7D Mk II
- Canon EOS 90D
- Canon EOS 80D
- Canon EOS 77D
- Canon EOS 70D
- Canon EOS 60D
- Canon EOS 850D
- Canon EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D
- Canon EOS Rebel T6i / EOS 750D
- Canon EOS Rebel T7 / Canon EOS 2000D
- Canon EOS Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D
- Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D
- Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / EOS 200D
- Canon EOS Rebel SL1 / EOS 100D
- Canon EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D
- Canon EOS M6 Mark II
- Canon EOS M50
- Canon EOS M200
- Canon PowerShot G5X Mk II
- Canon PowerShot G7X Mk III
- Canon PowerShot SX70 HS