---
name: "uvideo"
section: "4"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd", "openbsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/uvideo"
---

# uvideo(4)

USB video class webcam and capture driver

## NAME

**uvideo** – USB video class webcam and capture driver

## SYNOPSIS

**device video** **device uvideo**

## HARDWARE

The **uvideo** driver supports USB Video Class (UVC) devices such as:

- Cameras

- Capture devices

## HISTORY

The **uvideo** driver appeared in OpenBSD 4.4 and FreeBSD 16.0.

Historically, these devices were supported by **webcamd** from the FreeBSD Ports Collection.