ImLive

How to use ImLive with SplitCam

ImLive uses your webcam directly in the browser — there is no RTMP and no stream key. Free SplitCam connects as a virtual camera instead: build your scene in SplitCam, then pick SplitCam as the camera inside ImLive.

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Quick answer
Use SplitCam on ImLive: install SplitCam, build your scene with media layers, open ImLive and start a video chat, then in ImLive's settings select SplitCam as your webcam and microphone.

Video guide

Step-by-step

1
Install SplitCam

SplitCam is free software for Windows and macOS. Install it — no watermark, no signup. On ImLive it works as a virtual camera, not an RTMP encoder.

2
Build your scene in SplitCam

Open SplitCam and use Media Layers + to add your webcam plus any overlays, text, filters or AI background. This composed scene is what ImLive will see as your camera.

3
Start a video chat on ImLive

Go to the ImLive site and click Start Video Chat, then open Go To Settings to reach the camera and microphone options.

4
Select SplitCam as your camera

In ImLive's settings, choose SplitCam as both the webcam and the microphone. ImLive now shows your full SplitCam scene instead of a plain webcam.

5
Start your Free Live Chat

Click Free Live Chat on ImLive to go live. To change your look mid-session, edit the scene in SplitCam — it updates in ImLive instantly.

Pro tips

No stream key needed

ImLive has no RTMP — don't look for a server URL or key. SplitCam is just selected as the camera device.

Set SplitCam as mic too

Pick SplitCam for the microphone as well as the camera so your audio mix and noise suppression carry through.

Build the scene before going live

ImLive shows whatever SplitCam outputs — arrange your layers before starting the chat.

Test the virtual camera first

Before starting an ImLive chat, confirm the SplitCam virtual camera works — check it in ImLive's settings preview.

FAQ

Does ImLive use RTMP or a stream key?

No — ImLive uses your webcam directly. SplitCam connects as a virtual camera, so there's no key to copy.

How do I pick SplitCam on ImLive?

Start Video Chat → Go To Settings → choose SplitCam as the webcam and microphone.

Is SplitCam free for ImLive?

Yes — free, no watermark, no time limit. As a virtual camera for ImLive it adds no cost and no branding to your video chat.

Can I use overlays on ImLive?

Yes — build them into the SplitCam scene; ImLive shows the composed result.

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