A Webcam or web camera is usually a small videocam in the World Wide Web, instant messaging or a PC video conferencing. Today, the webcam plays an important role in personal, professional, industrial, government and other purposes. It comes in different styles and shapes, which can be attached directly to a personal computer.

There are web-accessible digital cameras which upload images to a server. Uploading is done either continuously or at set intervals. Cameras that are used for videoconferencing are typically small cameras that are connected directly to a personal computer. With the ongoing developments in internet technology, the webcam will continue to evolve and to connect people.