What Is a Webcam Driver?
A webcam driver is a type of software file used by a computer to properly identify, connect to, and function with a webcam that is connected to the motherboard of the computer. Without proper drivers installed for a webcam, the webcam would likely not function properly and may not even be usable, as it would likely be an unidentified piece of hardware to the computer. A webcam driver allows the computer, specifically the operating system (OS) on the computer, to recognize a webcam that is attached to it and function appropriately with that webcam.