How to use 'Game Recording' mode

To record various 2D/3D games that use the DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan graphics technologies, start Bandicam, choose 'Game Recording Mode' by clicking the gamepad icon, and then run the game you want to record.
The 'Game Recording Mode' allows you to record your gameplay without lag and displays the FPS while the recording is in progress.

Game Recording mode supports games such as Minecraft, PUBG, and Roblox, as well as compatible apps and video players such as BlueStacks and Windows Media Player.


Video tutorial of 'Game Recording' mode

Chapters:
0:35

How to record your gameplay

2:00

How to record mobile games

2:43

How to record Windows Games in Microsoft Store

3:43

How to record flash games

4:22

For the users who can't see the green FPS number



How to record gameplay

Step 1. Open Bandicam and choose Game Recording mode.

Choose Game recording in Home > Get Started, or click the gamepad icon at the top.

Select Game Recording mode

Step 2. Click Yes if the User Account Control window appears.

» See details about administrator privileges

Allow Bandicam administrator privileges

Step 3. Start the game you want to record.

A green FPS number appears when Bandicam detects the game.

Game detected with green FPS

» If you can't see the green FPS number, see this guide.


Step 4. Add a webcam overlay if needed.

Click the webcam icon and enable Add webcam overlay to video. » Webcam overlay settings

Enable webcam overlay for gameplay

Step 5. Start and stop recording.

Click ● REC to start recording. The FPS number changes from green to red. Click ■ Stop to finish.

Gameplay recording with red FPS and webcam overlay

Step 6. View your recorded videos.

Go to Home > Videos to play, edit, or upload your recordings.

Recorded gameplay videos in Home Videos

Game Recording settings

  • Recording target and FPS: Check the detected game and turn Show FPS Overlay on or off.
  • Hotkeys: Set shortcuts for recording and image capture.
  • Record Settings: Configure sound, webcam overlay, mouse effects, and other options. » Recording settings
  • Format: Set the file type, video size, FPS, codec, quality, and audio format. » Format settings
Game recording target, hotkeys, and settings

Additional Tips

1. How to record mobile games in BlueStacks

Open Bandicam and select Game Recording mode. Start your game in BlueStacks and check for the green FPS number, then click REC to start recording. Record BlueStacks gameplay with a webcam overlay


2. How to record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) from the Microsoft Store

To record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) such as Forza Horizon or Windows Media Player (Movies & TV) from the Microsoft Store, start Bandicam, go to General -> Advanced, and check the "Windows Apps (UWP)" option. Forza Motorsport 7 detected with green FPS


3. How to record flash games using Bandicam

To record a Flash game, open the game and choose Specific window mode in Bandicam. Select the game window, then click REC to start recording.

4. How to add a facecam to your gameplay

If you have a computer and a webcam device, you can add a facecam to your gameplay or Let's Play videos.

5. How to record an Android smartphone on your PC

You can record the Android smartphone screen on your PC with the 'Game Recording' or 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.

6. Add text overlay: Recording date/time, watermark, CPU usage

Bandicam allows users to add a text watermark, recording date/time/timestamp, elapsed recording time, CPU/memory usage, and video resolution to the recorded video.

7. FAQ: If you can't see the green FPS number...

'Game Recording' mode offers a better recording quality than the 'Screen Recording' mode; if possible, it is better to use the 'Game Recording' mode. However, if you can't see the green FPS number, you can use the ‘Specific window’ recording option instead.