iOS app streams MPG video to browsers via WebSockets, decodes in JS

In plain words

Magic Webcam is an iOS app that streams video from an iPhone camera to web browsers on the same local network. The app encodes video as MPG and transmits it via WebSockets, where JavaScript in the browser decodes and displays the feed. It's designed for users who want to repurpose their iPhone as a webcam accessible from other devices without requiring additional software or configuration beyond a browser.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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Magic Webcam allows you to share the camera feed from your iPhone to any browser in your localfrom instant-webcam.com

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