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How to record Webcam (Webcam Recorder)

Bandicam can record webcam videos and save it as video files (*.avi) or image files (BMP, PNG, JPG). Bandicam offers the best Webcam Recording experience.


» Webcam Recording - DirectX capture mode
» Webcam Recording - Screen capture mode

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When you record Webcam with Bandicam:

  • You can upload the recording file to YouTube without converting.

  • You can record over 7 days without stopping (AVI 2.0 OpenDML)

  • The recorded file size is smaller (1/5~1/20) than other webcam recording software.

  • It has less lag than other capture program (Bandicam uses much lower CPU usage).



Webcam Recording - DirectX capture mode

If you can see green-colored number on the Webcam screen, you'd better to use the 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode to get the high quality video file.


  • The green-colored number (FPS: Frames per second) indicate the frame of the Webcam screen.

  • If you use 'Rectangle on a screen' mode, the green-colored number (FPS) will not be shown


Please, follow the steps below for high quality Webcam recording.

1. Click the 'Target' button, and check the 'DirectX/OpenGL window'.

best webcam recorder - directx mode


2. Start a Webcam (Video Chatting) program.

- Note: For stable operation, Bandicam needs to be run before the Webcam


3. If the Webcam runs in DirectX/OpenGL technology, you can see green-colored number on the screen.

- You can control FPS (Frames per second) under the 'FPS' tab of the Bandicam

- Note: Only when the target is produced in the 'DirectX/OpenGL' window, the green-colored number (FPS) will be shown. If you can't see the green-colored number, click HERE

ready to record - green color


4. Click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) to start recording.

f12 key to start/stop the recording webcam screen


5. During recording, the green-colored number (FPS) will be changed to red.

recording the target - red color


6. To stop recording, click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) again.

f8 key to pause/resume the recording webcam screen


7. To watch the recording file, click the 'Open' button under the 'General' tab of the Bandicam.

open button to check the recording webcam video file



Webcam Recording - Screen capture mode

» Webcam Recording - DirectX capture mode
» Webcam Recording - Screen capture mode

If you can't use the 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode, you have to use the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode.


Please, follow the steps below to record Webcam in 'Rectangle on a screen' mode.

1. Click the 'Target' button, and check the 'Rectangle on a screen'.

best webcam recorder - directx mode


2. Start the Webcam/Video Chatting program


3. Adjust the green-line rectangle on the Webcam and click the ' ● REC ' button.

video chat recording (webcam)


4. To stop recording, click the 'stop ( ■ )' button.

- To pause the recording, click the 'pause ( ll )' button.


5. To watch the recording file, click the 'Open' button under the 'General' tab of the Bandicam.

open button to check the recording video file



Webcam Recording for advanced users

1. To minimize the computer lag, reduce the "Video Resolution/Size/FPS/Quality"

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_reduce_lag_when_recording/

2. To make 1080p/720p/480p/360p video for YouTube, change the video format settings

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_make_1080p_youtube_videos/

3. To edit the recorded video, use 'For Edit Premiere/Sony Vegas' preset

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_edit_recorded_streaming_video/

4. To use Mouse Click Effects, check the "Add mouse click effects" option

- If this option is checked, the recorded video will have the mouse click effects/animation.
Add mouse click effects

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