Bandicam user interface

Bandicam main window

1. Open the license activation window, output folder, scheduled recording, or online help.
2. Select a recording mode: Screen Recording, Audio-only Recording, or Game Recording.
3. Configure webcam overlay, speaker and microphone audio, mouse effects, and text overlay.
4. Start, pause, or stop recording, and take screenshots.
5. Choose a recording mode or adjust the recording options from Get Started.

Audio controls

Click the speaker or microphone icon to choose a sound device, adjust its volume, disable it, or open advanced settings.

1. Volume: Adjust the speaker and microphone recording levels.
2. Sound devices: Choose the speaker and microphone devices you want to record.

» Record computer sound and your voice
» Adjust the recording volume

Bandicam main window size

Click the Bandicam logo, choose DPI scaling, and select a window size from 50% to 250%.

Minimize to the taskbar or system tray

Use the buttons at the top-right to minimize Bandicam to the taskbar or system tray.

Check the recording status in the system tray

Right-click the Windows taskbar and open Taskbar settings. Under Other system tray icons, turn on Bandicam to keep its recording status visible.

Home: Recorded files

1. Tabs: Switch between Get Started, Videos, Audios, Images, and AI Studio.
2. Output folder: Open the recording folder or choose a subfolder.
3. File list: Select a recording, or right-click to play, edit, rename, or delete it.
4. View: Switch between list and thumbnail views.
5. Sort: Sort files by date, name, or size.
6. Preview: Check the selected file's preview and media information.
7. Upload and delete: Upload a video to YouTube, Google Drive, or Vimeo, or delete the selected file.
   Caution: Clicking Delete in Bandicam permanently deletes files without sending them to the Recycle Bin.
8. Play: Open the selected recording for playback.
9. Edit: Open the selected recording for editing.

Bandicam video player

1. Open media: Open a video or audio file.
2. Folder: Open the current file's folder.
3. Side panel: Show or hide the transcription panel.
4. Transcribe: Choose transcription options and convert speech to text.
5. AI tools: Auto-edit, create highlights, translate subtitles, summarize content, or create a quiz.
6. Volume and fullscreen: Adjust playback volume or switch to fullscreen.
7. Playback speed: Choose a speed from 0.25x to 3x.
8. Upload: Upload the video to YouTube, Google Drive, or Vimeo.
9. Edit: Trim the video or apply Smart Zoom.

Rectangle area controls

1. Menu: Select the recording area, set a countdown, adjust window size and opacity, etc.
2. Fullscreen: Switch to Fullscreen recording mode.
3. Select an area: Choose another area to record.
4. Recording area: Reselect the recording area or choose a preset or custom size.
5. Blur: Add blur or remove blur to hide sensitive information. » Blur guide
6. Webcam overlay: Turn the webcam overlay on or off. » Webcam overlay guide
7. Sound: Control speaker and microphone audio.
8. REC: Start or stop recording.
9. Screenshot: Capture an image. » Screenshot guide
10. Drawing: Open the drawing tools.
11. Control bar: Move the controls down or bring them back.
12. Resize: Drag the edges or corners to resize the recording area.

Fullscreen controls

Move your mouse to the top of the screen to show the recording controls.

1. Menu: Set a countdown, adjust opacity, select a display, etc.
2. Pin: Click the pin icon to keep the control bar visible. Click again to hide it when the mouse moves away.
3. Recording size: Check the recording resolution.
4. Blur: Add or remove blur. » Blur guide
5. Webcam overlay: Turn the webcam overlay on or off. » Webcam overlay guide
6. REC: Start or stop recording.
7. Screenshot: Capture an image. » Screenshot guide
8. Drawing: Open the drawing tools.