CyberLink YouCam for Windows
- By CyberLink
- Trial version
- User Rating
Key Details of CyberLink YouCam
- Apply fun image enhancements and use webcam tools to keep you connected
- Last updated on 04/07/20
- There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
Editors’ Review
CyberLink YouCam 6 Deluxe bundles Fun Webcam, Creative Camera App, Smart Work, and Easy Organization features into an all-in-one webcam and camera utility. It edits photos and videos, adds special effects and filtering, creates video presentations with narration and desktop animation, and organizes videos and photos. Recent updates include HDR and Panorama photos and touch-friendly editing and effects. YouCam 6 Deluxe’s free 30-day trial disables some filters and other features.
YouCam 6 Deluxe bundles a lot into one program, including fun-oriented filters and effects and other features that are all business. The Calendar view organizes and displays your digital media by timestamp. That means you can see at a glance when your photos were taken. YouCam Mirror is an interesting extra that turns your webcam and screen into a high-definition mirror.
CyberLink YouCam 6 Deluxe is a huge program with a substantial download and fairly complicated setup process. The software supports augmented reality (AR) effects, allowing users to add animated emojis, props, and accessories to their webcam feed in real-time. It also includes facial recognition for secure login, compatible with Windows Hello, which allows users to log in with facial scanning rather than traditional passwords. Additionally, YouCam integrates smoothly with major video conferencing applications, including Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, enhancing its utility in virtual meetings.
CyberLink YouCam 6 Deluxe hardly seems overpriced, but other tools do a lot of what it does for free, though the 30-day trial and frequent discounts keep YouCam competitive. Let’s just say we had plenty of opportunities to buy the full version of YouCam 6 Deluxe during our trial period with the numerous pop-up ads. The program also includes an impressive library of over 200 live effects, such as frames, scenes, and filters, which users can apply in real time to enhance presentations or add creativity to online interactions.
You certainly get what you pay for with YouCam, though some capable freeware packages give it a run for the money. For example, free alternatives like ManyCam and OBS Studio offer similar tools, though without the same level of polish, dedicated effects, and streamlined organization found in YouCam 6 Deluxe.
Bottom Line
CyberLink YouCam 6 Deluxe is easy to use and does just about everything you need a webcam utility to do. The app’s support for both PowerPoint integration and live casting features makes it ideal for presentations, allowing presenters to layer visuals and interactive content within their webcam feed. You certainly get what you pay for with YouCam, though some capable freeware packages give it a run for the money.
For the best experience with CyberLink YouCam 6 Deluxe, try using AR effects creatively by adding props, emojis, and accessories to make virtual meetings or streams more engaging. The Calendar View is excellent for quickly locating past photos by date, which is especially useful for organizing presentations. Additionally, enhance security by enabling the facial recognition login, compatible with Windows Hello.
What’s new in version 9.0
- Live Skin Smoothing - real-time skin smoothing reduces visible blemishes and wrinkles on your face.
- Launch Effect Filled Chats from YouCam - You can use your webcam software to launch popular video conferencing applications & broadcasting services.
- Live Video Color Filters - YouCam comes with a range of built-in, professionally designed presets for your webcam chats and real-time recordings.
- Video Trim - trim long recordings to remove unwanted sections at the start and/or finish of clips.
- TrueTheater Color & HD - TrueTheater Color instantly optimizes hues and vibrancy of videos you've recorded, giving your action and family videos a true-to-life appearance.
CyberLink YouCam for Windows
- By CyberLink
- Trial version
- User Rating