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How to record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) in Microsoft Store

Bandicam 3.2.0 or a higher version allows you to record the Windows Games/Apps (UWP) in Microsoft Store that use the DirectX/OpenGL graphic technologies through the "Game Recording Mode" of Bandicam, so you can record the games/apps in high quality.

Windows games in Microsoft Store, game recording


* Enable "Windows Apps (UWP)"

To record the Windows Games/Apps (UWP) through the "Game Recording Mode", start Bandicam -> General -> Advanced -> and check the "Windows Apps (UWP)" option as shown below:

Enable Windows Apps (UWP), How to record Windows games in Microsoft Store


When the game/app is executed, you will see a green-colored number (FPS) and you will be able to record the game in high-quality through the 'Game Recording Mode' of Bandicam. » See more

Microsoft Store, Windows game recording sample

- Tip) If you installed Windows to "C drive" and installed Bandicam to "D drive", you will not see the FPS numbers.
To record Windows apps/games in Microsoft Store, you must install Bandicam to "C drive" where you installed your Windows.


A compatibility issue with Windows Apps (UWP) and Origin

Origin is an online gaming platform developed by Electronic Arts.
If you enable the "Windows Apps (UWP)" option, Bandicam may not recognize Origin games.

Compatibility issue on Origin