Ngx Webcam

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A simple Angular webcam component / pure & minimal, no flash-fallback

Overview

The ngx-webcam library offers a straightforward way to integrate webcam functionality into Angular applications. Designed for seamless use with Angular 13 and above, it provides developers with a pure and minimalistic component for capturing photos and displaying live video feeds, eliminating the need for complicated setups or unnecessary features. With a focus on modern web standards, ngx-webcam harnesses the power of WebRTC, ensuring compatibility across various devices and browsers.

Whether you're building a photo booth application, a video chat tool, or simply want to incorporate webcam capabilities in your project, ngx-webcam stands out as an accessible solution. Its plug-and-play design allows developers to quickly implement and control webcam features, enhancing web applications with live camera interactions.

Features

  • Webcam Live View: Capture live video streams directly in your Angular application, allowing users to see themselves before taking a snapshot.

  • Photo Capturing: Easily trigger image captures using built-in events and actions, providing flexibility in how photos are taken.

  • Smartphone Compatibility: Designed to work flawlessly with modern smartphones, supporting both the front and back cameras for versatile use.

  • Orientation Support: Automatically adjusts for portrait and landscape modes, delivering an optimal viewing experience no matter how the device is held.

  • Mirrored Live-View Option: Offers a "selfie view" feature that mirrors the image for user-facing cameras, enhancing usability for self-portraits.

  • Lossless Image Data Capture: Capture high-quality pixel image data for enhanced post-processing and clarity in photos.

  • Secure Context Required: Ensures that all webcam functionalities operate in a secure context, promoting better user privacy and security compliance.

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Angular

Angular is a TypeScript-based open-source framework by Google for building dynamic single-page applications and cross-platform mobile apps with MVC architecture and a rich set of features.

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Typescript

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.