About Bandicam
A screen recording software for Windows and Mac that captures screen activity, gameplay, and webcam feeds. It includes features like real-time drawing, AI-powered transcription, and background removal.
Bandicam is a comprehensive screen recording software for Windows and macOS, developed by Bandicam Company. It is designed for a wide range of users, including gamers, educators, and professionals, allowing them to capture screen activity, gameplay, and external video sources like webcams and consoles. Key features include high-quality video capture with high compression, real-time drawing tools, webcam overlays with chroma key support, and scheduled recording. The software also incorporates AI-powered tools for video-to-text transcription and webcam background removal. Bandicam offers a free version with limitations (watermark, 10-minute recording limit) and a paid version that removes these restrictions. It supports recording in 4K UHD resolution and high frame rates. The software is available as a one-time purchase.
Pros & Cons
- Supports high-quality recording of screen, games, and external devices with high compression.
- Includes real-time drawing and annotation tools for creating more engaging videos.
- AI-powered features like transcription and background removal add advanced functionality.
- Offers a free version to test all features before purchasing.
- Supports recording for both Windows and macOS platforms.
- The free version adds a watermark to all recordings.
- Recording time is limited to 10 minutes in the free version.
- Advanced editing features require a separate program, Bandicut.
- Commercial use requires the purchase of a Business License.
Features
Key features
Capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a selected area on your PC.
Record gameplay with high compression rates, showing FPS (Frames Per Second) in real-time.
Add a webcam video of yourself on the video you are recording.
Draw and outline on your video or screenshot in real time.
Includes AI-driven transcription to convert audio to text, automatic zoom, and webcam background removal.
Automatically start and stop recording at a specific time or for a set duration.
Capture system audio and microphone input simultaneously, and save as MP3 or WAV files.
Capture video from external devices like webcams, smartphones, consoles (Xbox/PlayStation), and IPTV.
Additional features
Trim and merge recorded video clips.
Animate mouse clicks and movements for better visibility in tutorials.
Add your own logo to the recorded video for branding.
Use a green screen effect for your webcam feed.
Share recordings directly to platforms like YouTube.
Supports recording in high resolutions up to 3840x2160.
Capable of recording high-speed video at up to 480 FPS.
Supports various video codecs including AV1, HEVC, H.264, and MPEG-1.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- Scheduled Recording
- Lifetime Guarantee
One-time purchase for a perpetual license for 1 PC. Price may vary based on promotions.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- Scheduled Recording
- Lifetime Guarantee
One-time purchase for a perpetual license for 2 PCs. Price may vary based on promotions.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Bandicam License
- Bandicut License
- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- High-speed video cutting/joining
One-time purchase for perpetual licenses for both Bandicam and Bandicut on 1 PC. Price may vary based on promotions.
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About Bandicam
A screen recording software for Windows and Mac that captures screen activity, gameplay, and webcam feeds. It includes features like real-time drawing, AI-powered transcription, and background removal.
Bandicam Details
Bandicam's In-App Market Place
Does Bandicam have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- Scheduled Recording
- Lifetime Guarantee
One-time purchase for a perpetual license for 1 PC. Price may vary based on promotions.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- Scheduled Recording
- Lifetime Guarantee
One-time purchase for a perpetual license for 2 PCs. Price may vary based on promotions.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Bandicam License
- Bandicut License
- Remove Watermark
- No Recording Time Limit
- High-speed video cutting/joining
One-time purchase for perpetual licenses for both Bandicam and Bandicut on 1 PC. Price may vary based on promotions.
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Supports high-quality recording of screen, games, and external devices with high compression.
- Includes real-time drawing and annotation tools for creating more engaging videos.
- AI-powered features like transcription and background removal add advanced functionality.
- Offers a free version to test all features before purchasing.
- Supports recording for both Windows and macOS platforms.
- The free version adds a watermark to all recordings.
- Recording time is limited to 10 minutes in the free version.
- Advanced editing features require a separate program, Bandicut.
- Commercial use requires the purchase of a Business License.
Bandicam's Support Options
Email Address
bandicam@bandicam.comDocumentation
https://www.bandicam.com/support/tips/Community Forums
https://www.bandicam.com/forum/Chatbot
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