Webcam Support from MATLAB
Use webcams with MATLAB to acquire images and video.
Check the System Requirements
To install a hardware support package, you must have a supported product release, along with the required operating system and base product.
View the hardware support package system requirements table and confirm you have:
- A supported release
- A supported operating system
- The required base products
If you do not have a supported release or the required base products, you can get started with a free trial, or you can purchase products.
Continue with the Installation
After confirming you have the system requirements, proceed with either installation option listed below.
Option 1: Using the Toolstrip
Launch the Support Package Installer from your version of MATLAB and navigate to the correct support package.
Option 2: "Get Support Package" Button (.mlpkginstall file*)
Clicking the Get Support Package button provides the support package install file:
([filename].mlpkginstall)
There are several ways to initiate the Support Package Installer from these files:
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from your Internet browser. - Download and save the file (the default option for some Internet browsers), and open it directly from your Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from within MATLAB by navigating the Current Folder to the location of the downloaded file and double clicking it. That will initiate the installation for the MATLAB release that you have open.
The primary difference between using the .mlpkginstall file (option 2) rather than the toolstrip (option 1) to initiate support package installation is that the file allows the user to avoid the support package selection screen on the installer.
*These file types were introduced in MATLAB R2013a.
Users without an Internet connection can install hardware support packages by following the download instructions.
Capabilities and Features
With MATLAB Support Package for USB Webcams, you can connect to your computer’s webcam and acquire images straight into MATLAB. Functionality is provided to preview live images, adjust acquisition parameters, and take snapshots either individually or in a loop.
Connect to your webcam from the MATLAB desktop or through a web browser with MATLAB Online. If you are using MATLAB Online, the support package is already installed for you. Get started with Webcam Support in MATLAB Online.
Supported Hardware
You can acquire images from any USB video class (UVC) compliant webcam. This includes webcams that are built into laptops and other devices as well as those that plug into your computer via USB port.
Note: To acquire images into MATLAB from a webcam that is connected to a Raspberry Pi™ or BeagleBone® Black, use MATLAB Support from Raspberry Pi or MATLAB Support from BeagleBone Black respectively.
Platform and Release Support
See the hardware support package system requirements table for current and prior version, release, and platform availability.
View enhancements and bug fixes in release notes.
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