• Launch the Camera troubleshooter under Windows 11 Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
  • Repair or reset the Camera app manually from Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Camera > Advanced options.

Basic Fixes

  • Inspect your webcam : Adjust the webcam focus ring or remove its protective layer causing the blur. Further, clean its lens gently with a microfiber cloth.
  • Check external webcam compatibility : View the product manual to learn about its compatibility . You can also Google the product name to check if it’s compatible with Windows 11.
  • Replug the external webcam : Unplug it from your Windows 11 system, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.
  • Disable webcam autofocus : Open the dedicated external webcam software, find its autofocus feature, and disable it causing random webcam blurs.

Fix 1: Run the Camera Troubleshooter

Windows 11 offers an in-built camera troubleshooter to solve blurry webcam and other camera-related issues. Here’s how to access it:

Step 1: Press the Windows + I shortcut to open the Settings app, select Bluetooth & devices from the left sidebar, and click Cameras .

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Step 2: Select your connected camera. If you haven’t connected an external webcam, select Integrated Camera .

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Step 3: Click Troubleshoot and follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the blurry webcam on Windows 11.

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Step 4: Alternatively, head to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooter > click Run next to Camera.

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Fix 2: Update or Reinstall the Webcam Drivers

Obsolete webcam drivers often produce a hazy view and malfunction the Camera app on Windows 11. Open the Device Manager app to update or reinstall the webcam drivers.

Step 1: Press the Windows key , search Device Manager , and click to open it.

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Step 2: Select Cameras , right-click your webcam , and click Update driver .

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Step 3: Click Search automatically for drivers to let Windows 11 automatically install the latest webcam drivers online.

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Step 4: If that doesn’t solve the issue, right-click the webcam and select Uninstall device . Restart your PC to let Windows 11 automatically install compatible webcam drivers.

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Fix 3: Repair or Reset the Camera App

Lastly, repair or reset the Camera app manually from Windows 11 settings to fix its blurry view .

Step 1: Press the Windows key , search Installed apps , and click to open it.

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Step 2: Locate Camera, click its three-dot menu, and select Advanced options .

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Step 3: Select Repair to repair the Camera app. If it doesn’t work, click Reset to restore the app to factory defaults.

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