Choose and verify webcam resolution settings

Check the camera selected by the app before adjusting capture quality. Resolution and frame-rate choices depend on the device, driver, Windows version and recording application. A higher advertised resolution does not guarantee that every video call transmits that format, so verify the actual output with a test recording.

Select the correct camera first

Microsoft's Camera app guide explains how to switch between connected cameras before taking a photo or recording video. This matters when a laptop's internal camera remains active after an external USB webcam is connected. Open the Camera app and use its change-camera control so quality adjustments and test recordings apply to the intended device.

Review photo and video settings separately

The app's settings include photo quality, video quality and flicker reduction, alongside links to system camera and privacy controls. Supported choices depend on the device. Record a short video after changing a setting, then play it back to judge the result. A quality option inside the Camera app should not be assumed to force the same capture format in a different meeting or recording application.