Need to record gameplay, your desktop or a webcam on Windows? Bandicam covers all of them, plus video from external devices. Choose a screen, game, webcam, or audio workflow, then capture commentary, annotations, or other details alongside the recording.
Screen and game recording
Screen recording can capture a selected area or a specific window, including that window’s audio without picking up sound from other windows. Multi-monitor recording covers all screens, while screenshots can be saved during a recording.
For games, Bandicam’s game mode detects a running game and records titles using DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan. The overlay can show the current frame rate, and microphone input can be recorded with game audio for commentary.
Webcam overlays and annotations
Place webcam video over a screen or gameplay recording, then adjust its size, position, border, and background. Background removal can remove, blur, or replace the webcam background.
During screen capture, draw arrows, shapes, pen strokes, and text to call attention to interface details. Cursor effects can highlight clicks and movements, and Smart Zoom automatically zooms around mouse activity.
Scheduled capture and audio tools
Scheduled recording can begin at a set time. Recording can also start or stop automatically based on a chosen time or file size. The webcam recorder supports external video sources, including smartphones and consoles, when connected as capture devices.
Audio Recorder captures computer sound and microphone input without screen video, and saves audio as MP3 or WAV. Its editing view uses a waveform for trimming; transcription can turn audio into text or subtitles. Video recordings can also be transcribed, and built-in editing tools include trimming and Smart Zoom.
Pros
- Game mode captures DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan gameplay
- Webcam overlay can appear alongside screen or game footage
- Scheduled recording can start automatically
- Audio recordings can be saved as MP3 or WAV
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only · CPU: dual-core processor or better · RAM: 4 GB or more · Storage: 2 GB free space · DirectX 11-compatible graphics card · 1280×720 resolution or higher
Can Bandicam record my face while capturing gameplay?
Yes. Add a webcam overlay to a game recording, and record microphone commentary with the game audio.
Can Bandicam record only one application window?
Yes. Pick a window and Bandicam records just that window, with only its own sound.
Can Bandicam record audio without video?
Yes. Audio Recorder captures computer sound and microphone input, with MP3 and WAV output options.
