ManyCam versions

Record, mix, and stream webcam feed, with customized backgrounds and PiP modes
8.3
Mar 5, 2024
8.2
Apr 17, 2023
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8.1
Sep 21, 2022
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8.0
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7.8
Oct 25, 2020
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7.4
May 25, 2020
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Feb 18, 2020
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Oct 19, 2019
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Dec 25, 2018
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Oct 24, 2018
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Aug 2, 2018
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May 12, 2018
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Feb 7, 2018
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Dec 9, 2017
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Oct 27, 2017
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Jul 14, 2017
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Mar 13, 2017
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Dec 13, 2016
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Nov 2, 2016
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May 23, 2016
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Apr 12, 2016
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Dec 21, 2015
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Jun 1, 2015
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Dec 17, 2014
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Dec 10, 2013
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Nov 23, 2012
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Mar 7, 2012
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Oct 15, 2010
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Jun 24, 2010
Mar 17, 2009
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Aug 11, 2008
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Mar 1, 2008
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Dec 24, 2006
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What's new

v8.2 [Apr 17, 2023]
- YouTube Live thumbnails added.
- FFMPEG MJPEG decoder added.
- Nvidia broadcast camera is stretched.
- Added force driver resolution.
- Changed certificate to ManyCam ULC.
- Added vertical resolutions.
- Fixed an issue when a video stream freezes if using a count of blur about 9.
- Fixed an issue when blur doesn't work immediately after starting ManyCam.
- Fixed an issue with snapshot's bad quality/bad compression.
- Fixed driver rotation bug.

v8.1 [Sep 21, 2022]
- Added support for H.265/HEVC IP-camera streams (experimental).
- Fixed the "Blur contour" slider missing from the Chroma key settings.

v7.8 [Oct 25, 2020]
- Added the ability to export & import presets and preset collections (preset layout only).
- Added the ability to scale layer to match current source size.
- Added the ability to move layer up and down one level.
- Added hotkey tips and additional hotkey combinations to manage layers.
- Added a set of New Years’ virtual background images.
- Improved the mobile source connectivity.
- Virtual Backgrounds: added the speed/quality selector and optimized the performance (model v1.6).
- Reduced the video latency that occurred when the Hardware Acceleration mode was activated (switched to single buffer).
- The Rotate & Flip settings were moved to the Transform menu.
- Fixed an issue where the “Don’t show this message again” setting would not work as expected when deleting an effect pack.
- Fixed potential issues that might have occurred when migrating the effects database from another machine.
- Fixed some crashes obtained by crash reports from our users.

v7.4 [May 25, 2020]
- Added support for NDI inputs.
- Added the ability to add YouTube Live streams as a YouTube URL video source (requires K-Lite codec pack).
- Added support for short YouTube URL source links (e.g. https://youtu.be/21X5lGlDOfg).
- Background blur/removal: reduced flickering and improved hand detection (model v1.3).
- YouTube URL video source now switched to HD quality by default.
- Improved video quality for YUY2, UYVY and YVYU formats in the DirectX mode (affected video files, cameras, NDI inputs).

v7.1.0.50 [Feb 18, 2020]
- Added the ability to remotely control desktop presets via ManyCam for mobile.
- ManyCam subscription is now device-based and acts globally across all OS users and ManyCam apps. Activate multiple editions (desktop, Lite) and instances of ManyCam for Windows simultaneously with a single device activation on a single machine even if they are installed under multiple OS users.
- ManyCam now uses cross-app authentication that enables automatic sign-in across all desktop ManyCam apps and web services under one OS user.
- Fixed an issue where some characters (e.g. emojis) could not be used in Lower Thirds.
- Fixed an issue where some characters were cut off in Lower Thirds.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when capturing display in portrait mode.

v6.7.1.2 [Dec 25, 2018]
- Improved audio pipeline.
- Fixed missing audio output.
- Enabled Hardware Acceleration by default for compatible graphics cards.
- Resolved several crashes.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v6.6.0.15 [Oct 24, 2018]
- Added RTMP Input Source.
- Added Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) and Korean language support.
- Improved video smoothness.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v6.5.1.2 [Aug 2, 2018]
- Added Metro Apps support.
- Added YUV color space support.
- Improved scaling quality.
- Improved cropping logic.
- Added a few more resolutions (2K, 4K).
- Improved visibility for business applications.
- Added free Picture-in-Picture.
- Added Sync Offset feature for web camera source.
- Added ability to rename default video driver.
- Added QSV decoder for IP cameras.
- Resolved several crashes.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v6.4.1.5 [May 12, 2018]
Mobile App.

v6.3.2 [Feb 7, 2018]
Fixed issue with missing Lower Third options.
Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v6.1.1 [Oct 27, 2017]
- Added ability to pause/resume video recording.
- Added hardware encoder support for video recording. (Intel QSV & NVIDIA NVENC).
- Improved settings for predefined social media streaming (Facebook – added stream title, description, and privacy settings, and ability to select group, event, or page as streaming destination. YouTube – added stream title and privacy settings).
- Fixed artifacts when RTMP streaming using the software encoder.
- Revamped the RTMP and connect tab.
- Added new Halloween Face Masks.
- Updated translations for all supported languages.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v6.0.2.2 [Jul 14, 2017]
Added subscriptions.
Added social login.
Various bug fixes and improvements.

v5.7.2.2 [Mar 13, 2017]
Fixed media files issue.

v5.5.2.3 [Nov 2, 2016]
May include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

v5.3.2 [May 23, 2016]
Major IP Camera improvements.
Added MJPEG support for webcams with HD or Full HD resolutions to improve FPS.
Various bug fixes, stability & performance improvements.

v5.2.0.1 [Apr 12, 2016]
New Custom Watermarks feature (for Studio and Enterprise only).
New Custom Lower Third feature.
Various bug fixes, stability & performance improvements.

v5.1.0.4 [Dec 21, 2015]
Bug fixes and stability improvements including:
Game capture feature bugs resolved
Issues with consistency of H264 camera usage resolved
Automated software update process introduced
Added in-app flexible notification system
Website login and password now linked to software login

v4.0.110.10 [Dec 10, 2013]
Capture and record your gameplay with the new Game Video Source. Live stream or record and post your videos later. Record with games like Minecraft, Call of Duty, Far Cry 3, StarCraft and more!
YouTube Integration
Stream and broadcast videos found on YouTube easily and quickly with the new YouTube video source! Moreover, you can directly upload your recorded videos to YouTube from ManyCam with the YouTube Uploader feature. Full feature available for free for a limited time only.
Mobile Source
Use your mobile phone as a video source in ManyCam with the new ManyCam Mobile Source for Android! Record live videos on the go, away from your computer and stream directly to ManyCam using your phone. The Mobile app is available for download on Google Play. Full feature available for free for a limited time only.
Lower Thirds
Make your video productions more professional with our new Lower Thirds feature. Use this feature to add your name to your video screen, highlight news, or even identify your location.

v3.1.64.4151 [Nov 23, 2012]
Manycam won't start (open from tray) problem fixed.
Various bug fixes.

v2.6.65 [Oct 15, 2010]
Version 2.6.1 (10/15/10)
• Stability fixes.
• ManyCam no longer starts up unexpectedly.
• Codec changes.
• Recording is removed in this version but we plan to bring this feature back in the future where it is improved.

v2.4.69 [Mar 17, 2009]
ManyCam 2.4.39 brief feature list:
• Added system reboot detection and enhanced driver installation
• Over 30 stability enhancements and fixes
• Dynamic backgrounds should now work for all users

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