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Using XSplit Broadcaster as a Camera

Use XSplit Broadcaster as a virtual camera in apps like Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.



Quick Setup

Optional Features

Use Case Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions


Quick Setup


Using the XSplit Broadcaster Virtual Camera can be as simple as a three-step process: add your Camera Source, replacing your Background, and select XSplit Broadcaster on your meeting or chat app.


  1. Add your camera or webcam in Broadcaster: Add Source → Camera / Capture Card and select your camera.


  1. You can optionally remove and replace your background, as well as add more to your scene.


  1. Select XSplit Broadcaster in your meeting app as the camera.


Optional Features


Background Removal and Replacement


Automatic background removal uses VCam technology to remove your background in real-time. No green screen needed! For other background removal options, click here.


  1. Right-click your Camera source to open the Camera Source Settings then select the Background Removal tab.


  1. Select Automatic, adjust Quality or Hardware Acceleration, then OK.


  1. Click Add Source → Background.


  1. Pick a template or load from file.


Choosing what Broadcaster sends


By default, XSplit Broadcaster will send out the currently selected scene (Live Scene) to the Virtual Camera.



You can also choose a specific scene to send out to the Virtual Camera by going to Playout → Virtual Camera.



Use Case Ideas


Show a presentation with your camera


Add a Webpage, Desktop/Window Capture or Google Slides source while keeping your webcam on top so people can see you while you present.


Multiple cameras and a combined view


Have more than one camera? Create individual scenes with each camera for quick switching. You can also make a scene that shows both cameras at once for a picture-in-picture demo.



Frequently Asked Questions



How do I change the Virtual Camera resolution?


The Virtual Camera uses your current Broadcaster canvas resolution, up to 1080p. Note that your meeting app may still limit resolution size or downscale the video.



Can I use XSplit Broadcaster to send audio?


Yes. Broadcaster includes a Virtual Microphone so your call can receive the audio from your scene. In your meeting app, just choose XSplit Audio (Broadcaster) as the microphone.


In Google Meet, "Mic muted by system" may show as a warning. However, audio will still send out as normal.


For users in Presentation Sources audio capture mode

Make sure that your mic or headset has also been added. Either as an Audio Device source or added as a Global Recording Device in the Audio Mixer.


Adding a headset to Global Devices in the Audio Mixer


Adding Audio Device sources is exclusive to XSplit Premium subscribers


For users in System Devices audio capture mode

You can set your default microphone in the Audio Settings. You DO NOT need to add your microphone (as a source or Audio Mixer Global Device) as adding the same device in your Audio Settings will cause echoes.


Why does my preview look mirrored or inverted in Google Meet?


Google Meet mirrors your local preview by default. Participants see your video in the correct orientation.


Updated on: 29/09/2025

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