Bandicam is a lightweight screen recording software for Windows that captures screen activities, gameplay, and webcam feeds in high quality with efficient compression.
What is Bandicam?
Bandicam is a screen recording and capture tool for Windows developed by Bandicam Company. It takes input from your PC screen, games using DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan graphics, or external video devices like webcams and game consoles, and outputs high-quality MP4 or AVI video files with up to 4K UHD resolution and 480 FPS. The software is designed to deliver superior compression ratios while preserving original video quality, making it ideal for gamers, educators, and content creators.
Key Features
- Multiple Recording Modes — Choose between Screen, Game, and Device recording modes to capture specific content with optimized settings.
- 4K UHD at 480 FPS — Record games and screen activity in resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD and framerates up to 480 FPS for smooth, high-detail captures.
- Real-Time Drawing — Annotate and draw on the screen during recording, useful for tutorials or live commentary.
- Webcam Overlay — Add a picture-in-picture webcam feed to your recording, enabling facecam integration.
- Scheduled Recording — Automate recordings to start at a specific time on a daily or weekly schedule.
- Voice and Audio Mixing — Record system audio and microphone voice simultaneously, or record audio only without video.
- Mouse Effects — Highlight mouse clicks with visual effects and animations during recording.
- High Compression — Bandicam's built-in codec reduces file sizes significantly while maintaining visual fidelity, outperforming many competing tools.
Who is it for?
- Gamers — Record gameplay from PC games, including titles using DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan, and upload to YouTube or Vimeo.
- Educators — Create tutorial videos with real-time drawing and webcam overlay for clear demonstrations.
- Professionals — Produce software demos, presentations, or training materials with scheduled recording and audio mixing.
- Content Creators — Capture screen activity, webcam, or external devices like Xbox/PlayStation for streaming or editing.
What can you do with Bandicam?
- Record gameplay — Capture 2D/3D games at up to 480 FPS with minimal performance impact.
- Create tutorials — Use real-time drawing and webcam overlay to explain concepts interactively.
- Stream or record webcam — Capture video from webcams, IPTV, smartphones, or game consoles via the Device Recording mode.
- Automate recordings — Schedule recordings for webinars, meetings, or live events so you never miss important content.
- Edit audio separately — Record just system audio or microphone input for podcasts or voiceovers.
Pricing
Bandicam is freemium: a free version is available with a watermark on recordings. The full version removes the watermark and unlocks all features. Users can download a free trial from the official site.
FAQ
Is Bandicam free?
Bandicam offers a free version that adds a watermark to recorded videos. To remove the watermark and access premium features, you need to purchase the full version.
What video formats does Bandicam support?
Bandicam outputs recordings in MP4 and AVI formats, with support for various codecs to balance quality and file size.
Can Bandicam record external devices like a PS4 or Xbox?
Yes, Bandicam can record video from external devices such as game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), webcams, IPTV, and smartphones through its Device Recording mode.
Does Bandicam work on Mac?
Bandicam is designed exclusively for Windows. There is no macOS version available.
How do I remove the Bandicam watermark?
The watermark is removed by purchasing a license key for the full version, which can be done on the Bandicam buy page.
