Get the picture right. From your seat.
Adjust aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, and white balance where your camera’s mode allows. See the result in live view before the take.
Canon live view, recording, control + webcam for Mac
Turn your Canon into a
live camera for your Mac.
Connect over USB to preview your shot, control camera settings, capture photos, record in supported movie modes, or use your camera in Zoom, OBS, Meet, and other Mac video apps.
The complete app. 14 days free to try every feature. No card required.
Apple Silicon · macOS 26+ · Check your Canon
Canon camera→USB→Mac + ViewportCam→Preview · Record · Stream · Call
- Live previewUse your Mac as a viewfinder
- Remote recordingRun supported takes from your Mac
- Camera controlFrame, expose, focus & capture
- Virtual webcamYour Canon in calls and streams
01 / YOUR MAC IS THE CONTROL ROOM
A small crew.
Even when it’s just you.
Talking-head videos. Tutorials. Product shots. Give yourself a proper viewfinder and the camera controls you need, right beside your script.
Find your frame. Set your focus.
Compose on your Mac’s screen with guides and one-shot autofocus. In photo mode, click the preview to move the focus area on supported cameras.
You’re ready. Hit record.
Start and stop recording in supported movie modes, or take a photo, from the app. Set exposure and focus before recording; those controls lock during a take.
Connected over USB. Available controls, autofocus behavior, and recording support depend on your Canon and shooting mode.
02 / FROM TAKE TO EDIT
Shoot it.
Bring it home.
Photos and recordings save to your camera’s card. Open Camera files, select your keepers, and download the originals to a folder on your Mac.
- Browse photos and clips on your camera
- Select the files you want to bring over
- Choose a download folder and keep it for next time
Your camera captures the originals. Webcam output is a separate live-view feed.
03 / AND YES, IT’S A GREAT WEBCAM
The lens you love.
On your next call.
Put your Canon’s lens and the look you’ve dialed in to work in Zoom, Google Meet, OBS, and other Mac video apps. Connect over USB, enable the webcam extension, and select your camera.
- No HDMI capture card needed
- One camera setup for calls and streams
- Upscaled 1080p output · 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
ZoomGoogle MeetOBS+ your video apps
Webcam output uses your camera’s USB live-view feed, upscaled to 1080p. Actual source motion depends on the camera’s USB live-view frame rate.
A SHORT SETUP. A LOT MORE CONTROL.
From USB to your next take.
- 1
Connect your Canon
Plug a supported camera into your Mac with a USB data cable and turn it on.
- 2
Make it your shot
Open ViewportCam, start live view, and set the exposure and focus your shot needs.
- 3
Shoot. Or go live.
Capture from the app. For calls and streams, install and approve the webcam extension, then choose “ViewportCam - Connected Camera” in your video app.
BUILT FOR YOUR CANON. MADE FOR YOUR MAC.
Your camera.
A new way to use it.
Ten Canon bodies in our tested model list. One focused app for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later.
Need help with your setup?- MirrorlessEOS R5
- MirrorlessEOS R6
- MirrorlessEOS R6 Mark II
- MirrorlessEOS R7
- MirrorlessEOS R8
- MirrorlessEOS R10
- MirrorlessEOS RP
- DSLREOS 90D
- DSLREOS Rebel T8i
- DSLR · Shown on this pageEOS 5D Mark III
Features vary by body and shooting mode. Other detected Canon cameras may work in experimental, best-effort mode. Try your own setup free for 14 days.
ONE APP. YOUR WHOLE SETUP.
More from your camera.
No monthly bill.
Remote control for your next shoot. A proper camera for your next call. Buy ViewportCam once and get every feature in the app.
Buy now and we’ll email your license key. Download the app, choose “I have a license key,” and activate it on your Mac. Already trying it? Activate that same app.
ViewportCam
The complete Mac app$29.99 USD once
One payment. One Mac. Every feature.
- Live view, exposure & focus controls
- Photo capture & supported camera recording
- Camera file browsing & downloads
- Virtual webcam with upscaled 1080p output
Secure checkout with Stripe · License key by email
Permanently bound to the first Mac activated. Non-transferable. Internet required for activation and a license check at least every 72 hours. License terms
GOOD TO KNOW
A few details.
Then you’re rolling.
Is the download the full app?
Yes. There’s one ViewportCam app. Download it and activate a purchased license, or choose Start 14-day free trial to explore every feature. Your trial starts when it is issued, requires no card or account, and never charges you automatically. You can buy a license whenever you’re ready.
Can I use it just to control my camera?
Absolutely. Live view, camera settings, autofocus, photo capture, supported movie recording, and Camera files work as a remote shooting workflow. You only need the webcam extension when you want to send a live feed to another video app. Available controls depend on your camera and mode.
Where do photos and recordings save?
Take picture and supported movie recording save to the camera’s card. Use Camera files to select and download the originals to your Mac. Set exposure and focus before a recording; these controls lock during the take.
Do I need an HDMI capture card?
No. ViewportCam connects to supported Canon cameras over USB/PTP and publishes the feed through a native macOS camera extension.
Is 1080p output native?
ViewportCam automatically scales the camera’s USB live-view feed to 1920×1080. This is upscaled output, not a native 1080p camera feed. Choose 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps output, or lower resolutions including 1280×720, 960×540, and 640×360. Actual source motion depends on the camera’s USB live-view frame rate.
Will an unlisted Canon camera work?
Possibly, but it is not guaranteed. Detected cameras outside the ten tested models continue in best-effort mode. Try the full app with your camera before purchasing.
Can I move my license to another Mac?
Each license is permanently bound to the first Mac where it is activated and cannot be transferred to another Mac. Internet is required for first activation and successful license validation at least every 72 hours. The paid license has no scheduled expiry; the purchase does not promise lifetime updates or future hardware compatibility. Read the license terms.
MAKE SOMETHING WORTH HITTING RECORD FOR.
Your camera has more to give.
Take control of your next shoot. Look better on your next call.
Full app · 14-day free trial · No card required
Apple Silicon · macOS 26+ · One Mac per license