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Step 1 — Install Fake Webcam

Download and install Fake Webcam and load a video. Keep it running before opening WhatsApp.

Step 2 — Open WhatsApp for Windows

Download and open WhatsApp for Windows (desktop app). WhatsApp Web in a browser also works.

Step 3 — Start a Video Call

Open a chat and click the video camera icon to start a video call.

Step 4 — Switch Camera

During the call, click the switch camera or settings icon and select Fake Webcam Source as your camera. WhatsApp will then stream your Fake Webcam video feed.

WhatsApp detects all system camera devices. As long as Fake Webcam is running, it will appear as a camera option in any WhatsApp call.