Why does recording lag happen even when using Bandicam?

Recording performance depends heavily on CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage speed. Bandicam can reduce lag by using hardware-accelerated codecs and efficient recording settings, but high-resolution or high-FPS recording still requires enough system resources.

How can I reduce lag while recording with Bandicam?

Reduce the recording target resolution, video size, FPS, and quality value, and use a hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder when available. Close unnecessary programs and record to a fast local drive for better performance.

How to reduce lag when recording

Reduce Bandicam recording lag, stuttering, low FPS, and performance issues by adjusting resolution, codecs, drivers, and recording settings.

Bandicam has less lag than any other capture program

However, the operation of Bandicam is closely related to the performance of a system.
Recording streaming videos demands significant system resources (CPU, GPU, RAM and the like).
- Important factors for recording: GPU, CPU > RAM > SSD, HDD (SSD or HDD may not affect the recording performance unless you use the YV12 or RGB24 codec because they create much larger files.)

If the performance of the computer is inadequate, the computer may slow down or experience skipping issues.

How to reduce lagging

To reduce lag while recording, use a desktop instead of a laptop, reduce the video resolution of the recording target, minimize the video size, FPS, and video quality, and try the hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder of Bandicam.

1. Reduce the video resolution of the recording target

Change game resolution

If your game has an option to change the video/display settings, reduce the video resolution and play in windowed mode instead of full screen. This may increase the FPS and reduce lag.

2. Try the hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder of Bandicam

If you are using a compatible graphics card or Intel CPU, try "Nvidia NVENC H.264 Encoder," "Intel Quick Sync Video H.264 Encoder," or "AMD VCE/VCN H.264 Encoder" of Bandicam.

3. Try Chrome or Firefox

If browser video stutters as shown above, try recording it in Chrome or Firefox.

If you use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, try turning off graphics acceleration and restarting the browser.

4. If you use a Windows 10 laptop, try changing the graphics performance settings

Windows Start Menu -> Graphics Settings -> 'Browse' Classic app -> Select C:\Program Files\Bandicam\bdcam.exe
-> Options -> Select 'Power Saving' or 'High Performance' in Graphics specifications.

5. If you use an NVIDIA graphics card, select "Prefer maximum performance"

For Game Recording mode, set the game to maximum performance in NVIDIA Control Panel.
For Screen Recording mode or Device Recording mode, set Bandicam to maximum performance.

Go to NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D settings > Program Settings. Add the game or Bandicam, then select Prefer maximum performance under Power management mode.

6. Reset Bandicam to default settings, and try again

7. Change the Bandicam settings

Reduce the video size from "Full Size" to "Half Size" If you change the size value (from "Full Size" to "Half Size") in the setting options under the video tab, this will lower the quality of the video but help prevent the computer from slowing down.
Reduce the FPS from "30" to "15" If you change the FPS value (from "30" to "15"), this will record the video at 15 frames per second and help mitigate slowing down the computer.
Reduce the video quality from "80" to "50" If you change the quality value (from "80" to "50"), this will lower the quality of the video but help prevent the computer from slowing down.
Use a hardware-accelerated H264 (NVIDIA, Intel, AMD) video codec If your graphics card supports the hardware-acceleration, you will be able to enhance the recording ability of Bandicam by using the GPU of the graphics card.

8. Record the primary monitor

If you use multiple monitors, try recording the primary monitor with Use enhanced capture method enabled to reduce lag.

9. Change the recording mode of Bandicam

If you use Game Recording mode, try Screen Recording mode.
If you use Screen Recording mode for a game, try Game Recording mode.

10. Plug your graphics card into the primary slot on the motherboard

- If you put your graphics card into the secondary slot, try plugging your graphics card into the primary slot.

11. Upgrade your Windows, graphics card, CPU, and RAM

- If you have upgraded your OS to Windows 8 or Windows 10, you can reduce lag by using the enhanced capture method in the 'Screen Recording Mode' of Bandicam.
- If you still have problems, try upgrading your graphics card, CPU, and RAM to increase the performance of your computer.

If the above method does not solve the problem, please send the video file to bandicam@bandicam.com

FAQs

Why does recording lag happen even when using Bandicam?: Recording performance depends heavily on CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage speed. Bandicam can reduce lag by using hardware-accelerated codecs and efficient recording settings, but high-resolution or high-FPS recording still requires enough system resources.
How can I reduce lag while recording with Bandicam?: Reduce the recording target resolution, video size, FPS, and quality value, and use a hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder when available. Close unnecessary programs and record to a fast local drive for better performance.