GET /axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=640x480 HTTP/1.1 Host: 192.168.1.10 Authorization: Basic base64(username:password)
For a functional example, you can create an index.html file and host it on a local server. The following code will display the Axis camera feed within an iframe:
Accessing these CGI scripts requires proper authorization. Axis devices typically support three roles: .
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | 401 Unauthorized | Wrong auth method | Use digest auth | | 404 Not Found | Wrong URL path | Confirm /axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi | | Connection refused | HTTPS only | Use https:// | | Slow/stuttering | Network congestion | Reduce fps or resolution | | Corrupted frames | Packet loss | Use TCP (default) vs UDP | axis cgi mjpg
"Almost," Elias muttered. "The Axis servers in that district were installed in the early 2020s. Rugged things. Built like tanks. They’ve been buried under the rubble of Block-C for forty years, but the fiber line is miraculously still hot."
The available resolutions depend on the camera model and firmware version. You can query supported resolutions using the param.cgi endpoint:
: Adjusts the image quality and bandwidth consumption. Values range from 0 (lowest compression, highest quality) to 100 (highest compression, lowest quality). The default is typically 30 . GET /axis-cgi/mjpg/video
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Axis, Max and Mia sat on the cafe's terrace, watching the virtual and real worlds merge into a spectacular display. The Axis camera, now a pivotal part of their digital canvas, streamed live footage that was instantly transformed by CGI effects, creating an enchanting spectacle.
http://192.168.0.90/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=640x480&camera=1&compression=25
| Parameter | Description | Example | |-----------|-------------|---------| | camera | Selects the video source (1, 2, …, or "quad" for quad view). | camera=1 | | resolution | Specifies the image resolution (product-dependent). | resolution=640x480 | | compression | Sets JPEG compression level (0–100; higher = better quality). | compression=30 | | fps | Target frames per second. | fps=15 | | rotation | Rotates the image (0, 180, or other supported values). | rotation=180 | | squarepixel | Enables/disables square pixel correction for video encoders (0 or 1). | squarepixel=1 | | text | Enables text overlay (0 = off, 1 = on). | text=1 | | textstring | Custom text string to overlay on the video. | textstring=My%20Camera | | date | Includes date overlay (0 = off, 1 = on). | date=1 | | clock | Includes time overlay (0 = off, 1 = on). | clock=1 | | Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution |
# List all parameters curl --anyauth --user "root:password" "http://192.168.0.90/axis-cgi/param.cgi?action=list"
: Defines the width and height of the video frame. Common values include 640x480 , 1280x720 , and 1920x1080 .
import cv2