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Why the Camera Overlay Is Not Showing

If the webcam overlay is missing, the problem is usually camera permission, the wrong selected device, or the overlay never being enabled before recording started.

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Start with camera permissionThen check device and preview stateWhy a short test recording matters

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Check that the browser has camera permission for the site.

Confirm the intended camera is selected and the overlay preview is visible before recording.

Record a short test clip again after verifying camera state and overlay settings.

Common questions

Why is my webcam preview visible but not showing in the recording?

Usually that means the overlay was not enabled in the active recording state or the wrong device/preview state was carried into the recording flow.

Can camera permissions block the overlay completely?

Yes. If the browser cannot access the camera, it cannot render the webcam feed into the overlay.

What is the fastest way to verify the fix?

Use a short test recording after confirming camera permission, selected device, and visible overlay preview before starting.

Camera overlay issues usually come from camera permissions, device selection, or preview state.

Start with camera permission

The recorder cannot render a webcam overlay if the browser is not allowed to access the camera. That is the first thing to verify.

Then check device and preview state

If the wrong camera is selected, disconnected, or not showing in the live preview, the overlay may not appear the way you expect in the final recording either.

Why a short test recording matters

A quick test clip is the fastest way to confirm that the overlay is actually being composited into the recording and not only appearing in the setup UI.

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Camera permission is the first check
Verify the selected device and visible preview
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