For Windows users, you can download the appropriate software directly from the manufacturer's support site or the Microsoft Store:

Once installed, you will find a new icon in your system tray (near the clock). This is the Softhvscam controller.

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit architecture is mandatory).

SoftHVS Cam (often referred to as SoftHVS Virtual Camera or HVS Camera) is a software-based virtual camera driver designed for 64-bit versions of Windows. Unlike a physical webcam, it creates a "virtual device" that other programs (Zoom, Chrome, Skype, OBS, Discord) recognize as a real camera source.

For those using a digital microscope or industrial camera, (hosted at hvscam.com ) is the central hub for the essential HiView and Amcap software packages required to run your device on Windows. Core Software Available

Highly recommended for advanced control over video capture.

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: Open the software, click on the "Device" menu, and select your microscope (often listed as "USB2.0 UVC PC Camera" or similar) to start the live feed. Troubleshooting Digital Microscope Software Support

: Visit hvscam.com/soft.asp and select HiView2.2 for windows .

A (software-based camera) is a type of computer software that creates a virtual webcam device on your system. Unlike a physical webcam, a softcam allows you to stream or broadcast images, videos, and audio files through a virtual device that other applications recognize as a real camera.

Appears as a standard hardware webcam in Windows Device Manager.

Select your language (English is standard) and follow the steps, ensuring the driver is installed.

Many virtual camera drivers require a system restart to complete installation and register the device properly.

Setting up a virtual camera driver on Windows follows a standard process. Step 1: Download the Package