VirtualCamera

If you're looking for a virtual software camera that doesn't require any hardware and runs on Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista, then you should definitely check out VirtualCamera. This software allows you to use your previous media, such as photos, video clips, and even flash material, as sources for your virtual camera. It's an awesome way to let your favorite applications use your virtual camera as if it were a real one.

Most instant messaging software, like Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger, have real-time video chat capabilities. However, if you don't have a camera, you'll miss out on some fun features. This is where VirtualCamera comes in handy, providing you with a virtual camera to use instead. And, if you already have a web camera, you can still use VirtualCamera for its other multimedia features.

One of the great things about VirtualCamera is how easily it lets you switch its input to your real camera and back again. You can use it to share pictures with friends or show off your favorite videos. This software even supports most media types, such as pictures in jpg, gif, bmp, and others, and videos in wmv, avi, asf, mpeg, rm, rmvb and more. It'll even let you stream over a network, making it an ideal solution.

Finally, you can set media files to VirtualCamera using command-line operations or when you right-click on your media files in Windows Explorer. This even works for media files in Internet Explorer. So, if you're looking for a lightweight and powerful virtual camera that can handle all your multimedia needs, then VirtualCamera could be just what you need.