5 Best Ways to Fix Blurry Webcam on Windows 11

Video calls on a Windows 11 computer require a good webcam, whether it’s built-in or dedicated. Clarity is important. A blurry webcam doesn’t make you look presentable on a call. If your Windows 11 webcam is blurry, you can easily fix it with some troubleshooting. Here are the best ways to fix a blurry webcam on your Windows 11 PC.

1. Check for Internet Connectivity Issues

An intermittent or slow internet connection is often the main reason your webcam shows blurry video to others. It also affects video quality and disrupts audio and video sync.

Turn off your PC’s internet and open the default camera app to check if the video appears unclear even offline.

If it works fine, your computer may have internet connectivity issues. Refer to our guide on fixing internet connectivity issues on Windows. If the video remains blurry after fixing the connectivity options, proceed to the next solution.

2. Check Your Webcam’s Focus Ring

A select set of third-party cameras have an electro-mechanical focus ring for manually adjusting the camera’s focus. The type of focus ring depends on the camera model.

To check if your camera has a focus ring, look for a circular dial around the webcam’s lens. If present, open the default camera app on Windows 11 and turn the focus ring to the right or left until you achieve the desired camera output.

3. Run the Camera Troubleshooter

If the two methods above didn’t work for you, your best bet is to run the camera troubleshooter in Windows. Running this troubleshooter can detect and fix problems to help you with your webcam issues.

Here’s how to access and use the camera troubleshooter on your Windows 11 PC:

Step 1: Press the Window + I shortcut to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Go to System and click on the Troubleshoot option.

Step 3: Under Troubleshoot, click on Other Troubleshooters.

Step 4: Scroll down and click on the Run button beside the Camera segment.

Step 5: In the Get Help window, answer all the questions by selecting Yes or No to resolve your webcam issues.

If you followed all steps correctly, Windows will automatically fix your webcam issues.

Windows 11 has been known for hardware issues caused by unstable or outdated drivers. Outdated or corrupt webcam drivers can also affect video quality or cause webcam malfunctions. Therefore, updating or reinstalling webcam drivers on your computer is recommended.

Here’s how you can easily update or reinstall camera drivers on your Windows 11 PC to resolve webcam-related issues:

Step 1: Right-click the Start button and choose Device Manager from the list.

Step 2: In Device Manager, find the ‘Cameras’ entry and double-click to expand.

Step 3: Under Cameras, right-click ‘HD User Facing’ and choose ‘Update Driver.’

Step 4: In the Update Drivers window, click ‘Search automatically for drivers.’

Step 5: Search for latest verified drivers for your webcam. Install if available. Otherwise, click Close.

If your computer already has the best drivers installed, search for new drivers through Windows Update. Then check the webcam manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers.

Step 6: If you can’t find new drivers for the webcam, right-click ‘HD User Facing’ and select ‘Uninstall device.’

To uninstall, follow these steps:

1. Click Uninstall in the confirmation dialog.

Step 8: Restart your PC.

After restarting, Windows 11 will automatically search for and install the necessary camera drivers. You can also update or reinstall your computer’s graphics drivers.

5. Try Repairing or Resetting the Camera App

The Camera app might be outdated or have old data to work properly with your new or upgraded webcam. That might be why you’d be getting a blurry video feed without an internet connection. So it’s a good idea to update the native camera app on Windows.

Here’s how you can quickly repair or reset the Windows 11 Camera app on your PC:

Step 1: Press the Window + I shortcut to open the Settings app. Step 2: Click on Apps followed by Installed apps from the right pane.

Scroll down to Camera, click the horizontal three dots menu, and select Advanced options.

Step 4: Scroll down to the Camera app’s Advanced options and click on Repair. If repairing doesn’t work, click Reset.

After that, Windows will try to repair or reset the app and display a checkmark next to the button you clicked to show that the process is finished.

These fixes might be enough for now to quickly get your webcam working for a video call. However, consider getting a dedicated webcam and upgrading your internet connection for better video quality. Lighting is also important, so check out our list of best webcams with a ring light. Additionally, don’t overlook sound quality – opt for webcams with built-in microphones that promise a good video feed.

Let us know if you have any other tips for fixing blurry webcam video on Windows 11.