What is a camera placement tool?

A camera placement tool is software that lets you position security cameras on a map or floor plan to visualize their field of view, coverage area, and blind spots before physical installation. CCTVplanner is a free online camera placement tool that works directly in your browser.

How do I plan camera placement for CCTV?

Start by uploading your floor plan or using satellite maps in CCTVplanner. Then drag and drop cameras where you want them. The tool instantly shows each camera's field of view cone, helping you identify blind spots and optimize coverage. Adjust mounting height, angle, and lens to fine-tune your design.

Is this camera placement tool free?

Yes. CCTVplanner offers a permanent free plan that lets you design CCTV layouts with up to 6 cameras per project. No credit card required, no time limit.

Can I use satellite maps for camera placement?

Yes. CCTVplanner integrates Google Maps satellite imagery, allowing you to place cameras directly on real-world aerial views of your site. You can also upload floor plans for indoor camera placement.

Free Camera Placement Tool

Drag and drop cameras on satellite maps or floor plans. Visualize field of view in real-time, detect blind spots, and optimize your CCTV layout — no software to install.

How It Works

Choose Your Map

Open a satellite map of your site or upload a floor plan image. Set the scale for accurate measurements.

Place Cameras

Drag cameras onto your layout. Adjust lens, mounting height, and angle. See field of view cones update in real-time.

Export Your Design

Export your camera layout as a professional PDF report with camera schedule, coverage map, and equipment list.

Powerful Placement Features

Real-Time FOV

See each camera's field of view cone update instantly as you move, rotate, or change lens parameters.

Blind Spot Detection

Identify gaps in your coverage. The tool highlights areas that aren't covered by any camera in your layout.

Satellite Maps

Place cameras on Google Maps satellite imagery for accurate outdoor site planning with real-world context.

Floor Plan Support

Upload floor plans as images and place cameras on indoor layouts. Set scale for accurate field of view calculation.

Camera Database

Choose from 65,000+ real camera models with accurate specifications. Lens, resolution, and range data built in.

PDF Export

Export your camera placement design as a professional PDF report ready for client presentations.

How We Compare

Feature	JVSG ($500+)	IPVM ($250/yr)
Free plan available	-	-
Web-based (no download)	-
Satellite maps	-
Floor plan upload		-
FOV visualization
PDF export
22 languages	-	-

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