Worldcam.pl Image Uploader — Quick Guide to Uploading Photos

How to Use Worldcam.pl Image Uploader — Step-by-step Tutorial

1. Download & install

• Visit the WorldCam software page (e.g., worldcam.eu/software) and download WorldCam.pl Image Uploader v1.0 or the WorldCam Guard package that includes it.
• Run the installer and follow on-screen steps. If prompted, allow firewall access.

2. Connect your camera

• Plug in your webcam or IP camera and confirm it is recognized by Windows.
• In the Image Uploader app, choose the camera source from the device list.

3. Set capture options

• Format: Select JPG or BMP.
• Resolution: Choose desired image size (smaller for faster uploads).
• Interval: Set how often to capture (seconds/minutes).
• Image adjustments: Optionally enable resizing, grayscale, color inversion, contrast/saturation.

4. Add overlays

• Enable timestamp/date and set position, font, and format.
• Add custom text or watermark (position and opacity as available).

5. Configure FTP upload

• Enter FTP server address, port (default 21), username, and password.
• Set remote directory and filename pattern (e.g., cam%Y%m%d%H%M%S.jpg).
• Choose passive/active FTP mode if available.
• Optionally enable ZIP archive creation or limit number of files.

6. Advanced options

• Enable automatic startup with system if you want continuous operation.
• Configure motion detection (if supported) to trigger uploads only when motion occurs.
• Set file rotation / deletion rules for old files.

7. Test and run

• Click Preview or Start to test capture.
• Verify an image is created locally and uploaded to the FTP location.
• Check permissions and paths on the FTP server if upload fails.

8. Troubleshooting (quick)

• No camera detected: update drivers, try another USB port, or test in Camera app.
• FTP failures: test credentials with an FTP client, verify passive mode, check firewall/router port forwarding.
• Poor image quality: increase resolution or adjust contrast/saturation; ensure sufficient lighting.

9. Security tips

• Use a strong FTP password and change default ports if exposing server to internet.
• Prefer SFTP if your server supports it (note: app may only support FTP).

If you want, I can draft exact FTP filename patterns, recommended interval settings for specific uses (surveillance, time-lapse, streaming), or a short checklist for setup.