LemurCam

Spec sheet

What it does

LemurCam turns RTSP or ONVIF IP cameras into a virtual webcam and microphone on macOS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

License

The GitHub repository identifies LemurCam as MIT licensed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maker

The LemurCam site credits Anees Iqbal as its maker.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Audio

The optional LemurCam Microphone passes camera audio in AAC, G.711, and L16 formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Camera compatibility

The site lists TP-Link Tapo, Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Amcrest, UniFi Protect, Axis, Wyze RTSP, and Annke cameras as examples.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Camera setup

Users can paste an RTSP URL or use ONVIF discovery to find cameras on their Wi-Fi network.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Credentials

Camera credentials are stored in Keychain.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Feedback

The repository README directs users to open an issue for bugs or feature requests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Mac support

The app is universal for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and is described as signed and notarized.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Maker location

Anees Iqbal describes himself as a software engineer in France.Read 9 Oct 2026 · aneesiqbal.ai

Requirements

LemurCam requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Streaming behavior

LemurCam streams only while an app or preview is watching, then idles.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Video pipeline

The site describes a native VideoToolbox pipeline designed to deliver 30 fps while using less CPU.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Virtual camera

Mac apps can select LemurCam as an ordinary webcam, including Zoom, Meet, Teams, FaceTime, and OBS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lemur.cam

Plans and prices

Every LemurCam plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Webcam Software#26 of 417.5