Windows 11 Home: Webcam image is blurry / out of focus in Camera app and video calls

Dania Sabbahi 0 Reputation points
2026-10-04T08:58:46.44+00:00

My laptop's built-in camera produces blurry, out-of-focus pictures and videos. The image looks soft and lacks detail, even in a well-lit room. I've attached a screenshot showing the problem.

System information

  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home (version: 26H2)
  • Device make: Lenovo
  • Camera: Built-in
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. DaveM121 936.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-04T09:34:43.03+00:00

    Integrated laptop webcams are very basic and do not have many settings available.

    1

    You indicate the room is well lit, ensure the light is in front of you, not behind or above you.

    2

    Then open the Settings app.

    Go to Bluetooth and Devices - Cameras - Integrated Camera.

    In there, there are sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation on your webcam, try using those sliders to improve the image produced by your webcam.

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