Canon EOS Webcam Utility Software Instructions
- June 8, 2024
- Canon
Table of Contents
EOS WEBCAM UTILITY SOFTWARE
Mac OS Offical Release Version
With so many of us relying on livestreaming and video calls on a day-to-day basis to stay connected with friends, visiting clients, getting an education, and so much more, the quality of that connection is key. We are proud to announce the release of the official version of our EOS Webcam Utility software for Mac OS, which lets you turn your compatible Canon EOS camera into your main webcam using only a USB cable.
REQUIREMENTS
A camera compatible with EOS Webcam Utility Official Release software (see
chart below).
A USB cable* to connect the camera to the computer.
A computer with an internet connection and an operating system capable of
running the EOS Webcam Utility Release software.
EOS Webcam Utility Beta version needs to be uninstalled if previously
installed on the computer.
The following are current system requirements: macOS Catalina (10.15), macOS Mojave (10.14) or macOS High Sierra (10.13), Intel Based Processor, 2GB RAM or greater, display screen resolution of 1,024×768 pixels or more, and approx. 32,000 colors or more.
*See compapible accessory chart on the last page
ENHANCEMENTS
More compatibility with your favorite communication and streaming programs.
A larger list of compatible cameras that can take advantage of the EOS Webcam
Utility.
The ability to record internally on your camera while you are streaming giving
you the maximum image quality for post-production editing.*
*Recording time might not be the same as streaming time, refer to your manual for maximum recording time
COMPATIBLE APPLICATIONS
Apple Facetime Hangouts Meet™ Slack
Cisco Webex® Messenger Streamlabs
Discord Microsoft Teams YouTube Live
Facebook Live Open Broadcaster Software® ZOOM
Hangouts™ Skype
EOS Webcam Utility software does not support apps downloaded from the App
Store. Please download the application from the service provider’s website
where available.
Subscription to a third party service required. Subject to third party service
providers terms and conditions.
Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A., Inc. represents or warrant any third-
party product or feature referenced hereunder.
All referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their owners and are
hereby acknowledged.
MAC OS VERSION COMPATIBILITY
Application
| macOS® Catalina (10.15)| macOS® Mojave (10.14)|
macOS® High Sierra (10.13)
---|---|---|---
Apple Facetime
| | |
Cisco Webex®
| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)|
Discord
| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)|
Facebook Live
| | |
Hangouts™
| | |
Hangouts Meet™
| | |
Messenger
| | |
Microsoft Teams
| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)|
Open Broadcaster Software®
| | |
Skype
| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)|
Slack
| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)| Native app: No
Browser: Yes (Chrome)
Streamlabs
| | |
YouTube Live
| | |
ZOOM
| | |
COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
Note: Genuine Canon accessories are reccommended – see chart on last page for more information
EOS Cameras
EOS-1D X Mark III EOS RP ** EOS Rebel SL3 **
EOS-1D X Mark II EOS 7D Mark II EOS Rebel SL2 **
EOS-1D X EOS 7D EOS Rebel SL1
EOS-1D C EOS 90D ** EOS Rebel T7 **
EOS 5DS R EOS 80D ** EOS Rebel T6
EOS 5DS EOS 77D ** EOS Rebel T5
EOS R5 EOS 70D ***** EOS Rebel T3
EOS 5D Mark IV EOS 60D * EOS Rebel T100 **
EOS 5D Mark III * EOS Rebel T8i * ** EOS M6 Mark II **
EOS R6 * ** EOS Rebel T7i ** EOS M50 **
EOS R EOS Rebel T6s EOS M50 Mark II
EOS Ra * EOS Rebel T6i EOS M200 **
EOS 6D Mark II ** EOS Rebel T5i *
EOS 6D EOS Rebel T3i
PowerShot Cameras
PowerShot G5X Mark II ** PowerShot G7X Mark III ** PowerShot SX70HS **
* Recently added camera
** Camera does not ship with a bundled USB interface cable
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Once the software download is complete, locate the “EOS Webcam
Installation Package” in your computer’s “Downloads” folder. The file will be
called “ EOSWebcamUtility-MAC1.0.pkg.zip “.
Double-click the .zip file.
2. Run the EOSWebcamUtility-MAC1.0.pkg file.
3. You will then be greeted by the “Introduction” screen. Click “Continue.”
4. Read through the Important Information, then click “Continue”
5. Read through the Software License Agreement and if you agree, click “Continue” then “Agree”
6. Select your folder destination, then, click “Continue.”
7. The installer is now ready to begin. Click “Install” to proceed.
8. The installer will alert you that the computer must be restarted after installation. Click “Continue Installation” to proceed.
9. Close other applications and click “Restart” to restart your computer.
HOW TO SETUP
10. Once restarted, using your USB cable, connect one end of the USB cable to your camera, and then connect the other end to your computer. A direct connection to the computer is reccommended.
Note: See the compatible accessory chart at the end regarding finding the correct cable for your camera.
11. Set your camera to [Movie Mode]. Use your camera’s Mode Dial, Mode Switch or Mode Button interface.
Note: Optimal settings are a resolution of [Full-HD] and a frame rate of [29.97P] (30P). If your camera doesn’t have a [29.97P] (30P) setting, selecting [23.98P] (24P) will also work.
18. Lastly, open your web conferencing/streaming app of choice. Find the [Audio/video settings] menu and set “EOS Webcam Utility” as the camera of choice. Confirm that your computer’s built-in microphone is selected as your “microphone”
Note: Audio is not transmitted from the camera.
Enjoy easy-to-use, high-quality video conferencing with EOS Webcam Utility functionality.
For troubleshooting and the latest information on support for EOS Webcam Utility, please visit the Canon Forum Support thread: canon.us/forum- eoswebcamutility
EOS WEBCAM UTILITY STATUS SCREENS
| Status Screen | Meaning | Action |
|---|
| Please check your USB cable connection.|
- Please check that your cameras USB cable is properly connected both at the camera-side and at the computer side.
- Check your battery or power adapter
- Check that your camera is powered on
| The camera’s LiveView video signal is being
utilized by another appliction.| Please [Exit], and [Close] any applications
that may be running on your computer, or in your task tray that may be
connected to your camera, or using the camera’s LiveView video signal.
For example: EOS Utility or an application connected to the camera.
COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES
Note: Genuine Canon accessories are recommended.
Camera
| USB Cable|
AC Power Supply
---|---|---
EOS-1D X Mark III| IFC-100U (to USB C) (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E19 with
DC Coupler DR-E19
EOS-1D X Mark II| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E19 with DC
Coupler DR-E19
EOS-1D X| IFC-200U (bundled)| ACK-E4
EOS-1D C| IFC-200U (bundled)| ACK-E4
EOS 5DS R| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS 5DS| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS R5| IFC-100U (to USB C) (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS 5D Mark IV| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS 5D Mark III| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC
Coupler DR-E6
EOS R6**| IFC-100U (to USB C)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS R| IFC-100U (to USB C) (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS Ra| IFC-100U (to USB C) (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS 6D Mark II**| IFC-400PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS 6D| IFC-200U (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS RP**| IFC-100U (to USB C)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E18
EOS 7D Mark II| IFC-150U II (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler
DR-E6
EOS 7D| IFC-200U (bundled)| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS 90D**| IFC-600PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS 80D**| IFC-400PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E6
EOS 77D**| IFC-400PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E18
EOS 70D| IFC-400PCU (bundled) or IFC-200U| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC
Coupler DR-E6
EOS 60D| IFC-130U (bundled) or IFC-200U| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC
Coupler DR-E6
EOS Rebel T8i**| IFC-600PCU* | AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel T7i**| IFC-400PCU*| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel T6s| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC
Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel T6i| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC
Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel T5i| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E8
EOS Rebel T3i| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E8
EOS Rebel SL3**| IFC-600PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel SL2**| IFC-400PCU| AC Adapter AC-E6N with DC Coupler DR-E18
EOS Rebel SL1| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E15
EOS Rebel T7**| IFC-400PCU| Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 with DC
Coupler DR-E10
EOS Rebel T6| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E10
EOS Rebel T5| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E10
EOS Rebel T3| IFC-130U(bundled) or IFC-200U| Compact Power Adapter CA-
PS700 with DC Coupler DR-E10
EOS Rebel T100**| IFC-400PCU| N/A
EOS M6 Mark II**| IFC-100U (to USB C)*| Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
with DC Coupler DR-E17
EOS M50**| IFC-600PCU| Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 with DC Coupler
DR-E12
EOS M50 Mark II**| IFC-600PCU| Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 with DC
Coupler DR-E12
EOS M200**| IFC-600PCU| Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 with DC Coupler
DR-E12
PowerShot G5 X Mark II**| IFC-100U (to USB C)| N/A (Note: USB Power
Adapter PD-E1 cannot be used at the same time as USB Interface Cable)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III**| IFC-100U (to USB C)| N/A (Note: USB Power
Adapter PD-E1 cannot be used at the same time as USB Interface Cable)
PowerShot SX70 HS**| IFC-600PCU| N/A
** Camera does not ship with a bundled USB interface cable.