Screen Sharing Test - Browser Capabilities
Simulate an online meeting environment to test browser screen sharing permissions and quality. Verify window sharing, full-screen sharing, and system audio capture.
Requests screen sharing only while the test is active and keeps processing in your browser whenever possible.
Works best in current Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Support depends on MediaDevices.getDisplayMedia(), secure HTTPS, hardware availability, and browser policy.
Real-time indicators (auxiliary)
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Sharing Guide
Start sharing, check resolution, and FPS.
Start screen sharing
Click "Start Sharing" and select the screen/window/tab you want to share in the browser pop-up window.
Apply resolution/framerate settings
Adjust the desired resolution and frame rate, and click "Apply settings (restart sharing)" to compare the changes.
Use screenshots for comparison and verification
Screenshots are the most intuitive way to compare: the same screen, different sharing methods/settings, observe the details and compression.
What this tool checks
This page checks whether browser screen sharing can start, stay live, and expose the source options you expect.
share prompt availability
Confirms whether the browser can open the native source picker for screen capture.
source selection
Helps verify whether screen, window, or tab choices are presented as expected.
live capture preview
Shows whether the selected source is actually being captured and rendered in the page.
capture continuity
Makes it easier to spot black previews, stalled capture, or abrupt stop events.
audio share option
Useful for checking whether tab or system audio options appear on supported platforms.
browser workflow readiness
Helps confirm the browser is ready for typical meeting and demo sharing flows.
What this tool cannot confirm
Screen sharing support is controlled heavily by browser and OS policy, so a passing test still does not guarantee every meeting app will match it exactly.
not identical to conferencing apps
Meeting platforms can wrap screen capture with their own restrictions, prompts, or post-processing.
system audio support varies widely
Whether audio can be shared depends on browser, OS, source type, and current product policy.
protected content may still fail
DRM video, secure windows, and certain system surfaces may remain black or unavailable even when sharing works.
cannot override enterprise policy
Managed browsers or corporate security settings can disable screen capture entirely.
How the result is generated
The result is generated from the browser screen-capture flow, selected media stream status, and live client-side preview.
user gesture
The share flow starts only after you explicitly request capture in the browser.
display media request
The browser opens its native picker through getDisplayMedia on supported platforms.
stream activation
The selected screen, window, or tab becomes a live media stream if permission is granted.
preview rendering
The page renders the captured stream locally so you can confirm the correct source is live.
track state summary
The tool reflects whether capture remains active, stops unexpectedly, or lacks an expected option.
Interpret your results
Use the result to separate general browser screen-share capability from problems inside one specific meeting app.
| Observed share result | Likely meaning |
|---|---|
| No picker appears | Unsupported browser, insecure context, blocked policy, or the share request did not start correctly. |
| Black preview | Protected content, unsupported source, OS restriction, or capture pipeline failure. |
| Share stops immediately | The source was closed, permission was revoked, or the browser ended the track. |
| No audio share option | The browser or OS does not expose tab/system audio for this source type. |
| Correct preview is visible | Basic browser screen capture is functioning and ready for a meeting-style workflow. |
Supported browsers and known limitations
Screen capture support differs more by browser and operating system than many other browser APIs.
| browser | picker / permission behavior | screen or tab capture | audio share support | known limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Strong on HTTPS with user gesture | Strong | Good | System audio support still varies by OS and source type. |
| Edge | Strong on desktop | Strong | Good | Managed device policies can disable capture. |
| Firefox | Good with user gesture | Good | Basic | Feature details can lag Chromium implementations. |
| Safari | Supported on newer builds with stricter behavior | Good | Limited | Window and audio options are more constrained. |
| iOS Safari | Limited mobile support | Limited | Limited | iOS browser capture workflows are much more restricted. |
| Android Chrome | Varies by Android build | Basic to good | Limited | Device-specific restrictions are common on mobile. |
Use cases
A browser share test is especially useful before a workflow where a broken capture prompt would stop the session.
before a remote presentation
Confirm that the browser can show the picker and capture the screen you intend to present.
before an online class
Check whether tab or window sharing is available before students are waiting.
after browser permission changes
Re-test capture after a privacy reset or browser policy change.
when system audio will not share
Verify whether the missing audio option is a browser limitation or an app-specific issue.
when comparing browsers for meetings
See which browser offers the most reliable screen and audio sharing flow on your device.
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answer! The following are common questions and troubleshooting suggestions about screen sharing detection.
What can be measured on this page?
It can help you confirm whether screen sharing can be started normally (permissions/HTTPS/browser support), and observe the resolution, measured FPS, picture sharpness trend, brightness distribution and cropping in real time during the sharing process. All analysis is done locally in the browser.
Why does "share entire screen" look more blurry?
Common causes are system scaling, browser compression strategies for full-screen capture, and conservative handling of details on shared links. In most cases it will be clearer to share "single window/single tab". It is recommended to take screenshots of the same small font content for comparison.
I adjusted the resolution/frame rate, but there is no actual change. Is this normal?
normal. The resolution/frame rate here is the "ideal value/expected value", and whether it takes effect is ultimately determined by the system, browser implementation, and shared content. It is recommended to compare the "track settings" with the actual look and feel/screenshots.
Why is the "Measured FPS" lower than what I set?
It could be that the system load is high (CPU/GPU busy), the shared content is too complex, the browser has a cap on the capture frame rate, or you are sharing a tab and the background is being slowed down. Close high-load applications, reduce resolution/frame rate, or change browsers for comparison.
Is "clarity (trend)" an accurate indicator?
no. It is a relative trend indicator based on low-resolution sampling. It is more suitable for "same device/same content/same scene" comparison of different sharing methods or settings, but not suitable for absolute scoring across devices.
Why does it prompt "Screen sharing API is not supported"?
Explanation The current environment does not support `navigator.mediaDevices.getDisplayMedia`, or it is accessed under a non-security context (HTTP). Please use a modern browser and open the page under HTTPS.
Will my screen content or screenshots be uploaded to the server?
Won't. Screen preview, indicator analysis and screenshot generation are all done locally in your browser; screenshot downloads are also generated locally and saved to your device.
Can system audio be shared/detected together?
Support for Capture System Audio varies widely between browsers/systems. This page can request system audio, but it will not be played back within the page by default (to avoid echoes). If you only want to check the picture quality, it is recommended to turn off the system audio request.
Related guides
Read a few practical guides for setup, browser compatibility, and troubleshooting around this test.
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