Zoom Camera Not Working on Mac? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2025

How to Fix Zoom Camera Not Working on Mac

1. Check Zoom Permissions
   • Open System Preferences on your Mac.
   • Click on Security & Privacy.
   • Select the Privacy tab.
   • Under the Camera section, make sure Zoom is checked.
2. Update Your Camera Driver
   • Click on the Apple menu.
   • Select System Preferences.
   • Click on Software Update.
   • If any updates are available, click on the Update Now button.
3. Check Zoom's Video Settings
   • Open Zoom and click on your profile picture.
   • Select Settings.
   • Click on the Video tab.
   • Make sure the correct camera is selected.
   • Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
4. Restart Your Mac
   • Click on the Apple menu.
   • Select Restart.
   • Try using the camera with Zoom again after the restart.
5. Reinstall Zoom
   • Quit Zoom if it is running.
   • Drag the Zoom application to the Trash.
   • Empty the Trash.
   • Download the latest version of Zoom from the official website.
   • Install Zoom and sign in with your account.