Music & Audio · Open source
FadCam
Background video recorder, screen recorder and remote camera control.
Opens the official F-Droid page
About FadCam
FadCam is a privacy-focused, open-source multimedia recorder designed for continuous and crash-safe reliable recording use cases.
Key Features: Background video recording with screen off • Dashcam-style recording for driving/riding • Android screen recording with annotation tools • Live streaming over local network • Remote camera control through web UI • Fragmented MP4 format (zero corruption risk) • Custom watermark text overlays
Perfect for: CCTV camera at home - monitor and control via FadCam Remote web UI • Dashcam while driving or riding • Feature-rich screen recorder for Android (no watermarks) • Security monitoring and content creation
All features work without ads or trackers.
FadCam Pro is also available for lifetime access purchase - check my Patreon link inside the app for details.
What's new in 3.0.1
• Major update: Added screen recording with annotations, live streaming with remote control, Pro features, fragmented MP4 (no corruption), custom watermarks, What's New page, and standalone beta. • Performance: 45-50% less CPU, 28-33% better battery, 30% less memory. • UX: Cleaner interface, better settings, improved audio. • Fixes: Video corruption, memory leaks, stability. • Transforms FadCam into a full multimedia suite with privacy focus.
How to install FadCam
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open FadCam from your app drawer.





