August 20, 2025 – Canon has announced the discontinuation of the standard EOS Webcam Utility. What you have now is Canon integrating its features into the more robust EOS Webcam Utility Pro (version 2.3f). This is a very strategic move by Canon, which includes both free and premium plans in a single software package. In this new update, Canon is offering users a seamless experience with a freemium model, which actually encourages users to upgrade to unlock advanced features. Canon is the number one camera maker in the world, and this strategic move will likely influence other camera makers too. The new software update offers streaming solutions catering to content creators, vloggers, as well as professionals.
What’s new with the EOS Webcam Utility Pro?
As of August 20, 2025, the original EOS Webcam Utility has been fully replaced by the EOS Webcam Utility Pro. Now, you don’t have to worry, since the free version retains all the basic functionality of the original utility—so it ensures your accessibility to the features that you were already using. And if you don’t require advanced features, there’s no need for an upgrade.
But yes, if you’d love to have an advanced set of features (described below), you will need a paid subscription—this will elevate your entire streaming and video production process.
According to Canon USA, the EOS Webcam Utility Pro subscription offers:
- Multiple Camera Connections: Connect up to five cameras for dynamic multi-angle streaming.
- Wireless Connectivity: Streamline your setup with wireless camera connections (supported on select models).
- High-Resolution Upscaling: Achieve Full HD 1080p and up to 60fps for smoother, crisper visuals.
- Multi-Channel Output: Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously—perfect for live content creators.
- Advanced Camera Control: Adjust settings directly from the app, including image quality, cropping, flipping, and resizing.
- Creative Features: Add text overlays, watermarks, JPEG/PNG images, and scene transitions for professional-grade production.
- Third-Party Integration: Support for Elgato Stream Deck and dynamic drivers (Windows only) for enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Background Blur/Removal: Create polished visuals with customizable backgrounds.
- Template and Hotkey Support: Save time with reusable templates and customizable hotkeys.
The subscription is priced at $4.99/month or $49.99/year. The subscription doesn’t cost a lot according to Canon. If you love to upscale your workflow and are seeking professional-grade streaming capabilities without investing in additional hardware like HDMI capture cards, it’s a great option.
Supported Canon Cameras
The best thing about the new update is that it supports the entire range of Canon cameras, starting from their DSLRs to modern-day mirrorless, including the EOS M-series cameras. Even though Canon has discontinued making its DSLR or EOS M-series cameras, they are still supported. If you’d like to buy the subscription, you can.
Here is the list of cameras supported by the new EOS Webcam Utility Pro:
EOS Webcam Utility Pro supports an extensive range of Canon cameras—from legacy DSLRs to modern mirrorless models—ensuring compatibility for both new and longtime Canon users. The supported cameras include:
- EOS-1D Series: EOS-1D X Mark II, EOS-1D X Mark III
- EOS 5D Series: EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R
- EOS 6D Series: EOS 6D, EOS 6D Mark II
- EOS 7D Series: EOS 7D Mark II
- EOS 70/80/90 Series: EOS 77D, EOS 80D, EOS 90D
- EOS M Series: EOS M200, EOS M50, EOS M50 Mark II, EOS M6 Mark II
- EOS R Series: EOS R, EOS R1, EOS R3, EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R7, EOS R8, EOS R10, EOS R50, EOS R50 V, EOS R100, EOS Ra, EOS RP
- EOS Rebel Series: EOS Rebel SL2, SL3, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T8i, T100
- PowerShot Series: PowerShot SX70 HS, PowerShot G5X Mark II, PowerShot G7X Mark III, PowerShot V1, PowerShot V10
This broad compatibility ensures that even owners of older Canon cameras—such as the EOS 5D Mark II or Rebel T6—can leverage modern streaming features, extending the lifespan of their gear.
Free vs. Paid Features
Here’s a breakdown of the features available in the free and paid versions of EOS Webcam Utility Pro:
| Feature | Free (Basic) | Paid (Pro Subscription) |
| Default Scene (One Camera) | ✓ | ✓ |
| User Custom Scene | ✗ | Multiple |
| Multiple Camera Connection | 1 unit | Up to 5 devices |
| Wireless Connection | ✗ | ✓ (1 unit) |
| Stream to Multiple Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| UVC Video Input Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Change Camera Settings | On-camera only | Via app |
| Image Quality Adjustment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scene Layout Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| HD 720p Upscaling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full HD 1080p Upscaling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Up to 60fps Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Layout Options (Fill/Fit) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crop/Flip/Rotate/Resize Video | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insert Images (JPEG, PNG) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Watermark Insertion | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scene Transitions (Crossfades) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hotkey Settings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Capture | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text Overlay | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dynamic Driver (Windows) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Elgato Stream Deck Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Template Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Language Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Battery Indicator | ✗ | ✓ |
| Background Blur/Removal | ✗ | ✓ |
Why Choose EOS Webcam Utility Pro?
While we do have some open-source alternatives like OBS Studio that offer excellent streaming capabilities, they do require additional hardware, such as an HDMI capture card. Also, support is limited to a specific set of Canon cameras due to the requirement of a clean HDMI output.
So, if your camera does provide clean HDMI output, you can use a capture card and the free, open-source OBS Studio software to stream completely free — without spending a single penny monthly.
Now, in contrast, we have Canon’s new EOS Webcam Utility and Pro service, which provide a kind of plug-and-play solution — even with wireless connectivity and app-based camera control. This eliminates the need for extra wires, HDMI cables, or dealing with third-party applications that might be a bit complex for new users.
But for all of this, you have to pay a monthly subscription fee.
The subscription model has sparked some debate, especially among professional camera users like those using the Canon R5 Mark II or Canon R1. Many of them are asking — “Why, Canon, why?” — since they’re already spending so much on camera bodies and lenses.
Our Take
Canon’s decision this season to merge the EOS Webcam Utility with the Pro version is obviously a very smart move. It successfully balances accessibility with premium functionality.
The free version ensures that casual users — those who just want to use their Canon camera for basic streaming — still have access. But for those who want advanced features like wireless streaming, multi-camera setups, image upscaling, and more, there’s a $4.99/month plan.
This cost is reasonable, not too high—especially for creators who completely rely on the Canon ecosystem for high-end video production.
And obviously, if you’re irritated by the idea of a subscription, you still have great open-source tools like OBS Studio that remain valuable and completely free to use.
But, as always, I have to say — Canon’s all-in-one solution is hard to beat.
We recommend: If you’ve already invested so much in Canon cameras and lenses, you can simply try a 1-month or 2-month subscription. If you don’t like it — don’t continue. But if you find that it adds value to your workflow, then it’s worth keeping.
ABout the author: The article “Canon New Compact Cinema EOS Camera: What to Expect in September 2025” written and updated by thenewcamera.com team on 4:08 pm, Friday, 15 August 2025, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Follow us for more updates and Get LIVE RUMORS –> FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM to get live news — > get live Camera News + Canon Rumors 24X7.
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