Free Screen Recorder

Bandicam is an easy-to-use free screen recording software that enables you to capture everything you want on your PC screen. Easily record your computer screen for video tutorials with Bandicam's screen recorder functions, such as audio recording, webcam overlay, real-time drawing, scheduled recording, and 24-hour long-term recording.

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Windows 10 and Windows 11 compatible!

Try the free version of Bandicam Screen Recorder!

Screen Recorder

Try Bandicam Screen Recorder to capture everything on your PC screen!

Bandicam is a free screen recorder for Windows that enables you to capture any area of your screen either as a screenshot or screencast video file. You can record lectures, webinars, games, and Skype calls with the option to add narration from your microphone and video from your webcam, as well as share on YouTube or Vimeo. To record your PC screen, choose the 'Screen Recording' mode in the Bandicam app.


Chapters:
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How to record a specific area of the screen

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How to record the entire computer screen

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How to record the area around the mouse cursor

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Other tips


Record your screen on Windows for free

Record Internet videos and audio in full resolution

You can record and save Internet videos and audio from Facebook, Vimeo, and TikTok, as well as video conference and call images from Zoom, BlueJeans, Skype, and Discord in full resolution.

* In the free version of Bandicam, you can record videos for up to 10 minutes each.

Screen Recorder

Create dynamic videos using real-time drawing for screencast

Real-time pen drawings, arrowheads, and writings can be overlaid while recording videos to facilitate purposeful video production, from educational videos to business presentations.

How to draw on your PC screen »

Real-time drawing

Record your face and voice together on video with a webcam and microphone

You can record your computer screen and webcam feed together in real time to show both your screen and your face for tutorials, educational videos, and PowerPoint presentations.

Facecam Recorder »

Webcam overlay

Record only a specific window while multitasking

The 'Specific window' recording mode allows you to select and record a specific program or a specific area of the selected window, even if it is covered by other program windows.

How to record only a specific window »

Real-time drawing

Use your PC as a CCTV with the long-term recording function of Bandicam Screen Recorder!

With enough space in your computer, Bandicam can operate continuously (24/7/365) to record and save your long-term computer work or monitor computer usage.

How to record your PC for 24 hours & 365 days »

Long-term Recording


Advanced features of Bandicam Screen Recorder

Diverse screen recording modes

Diverse screen recording modes

You can capture the entire screen, a specific area of the screen, or the area around the mouse cursor.

Audio input and output recording

Audio input and output recording

You can record computer sounds and your voice together.

Scheduled recording

Scheduled recording

You can schedule the beginning and end of a recording at specific intervals.

Upload to Google Drive/YouTube

Upload to Google Drive

You can easily share your recorded videos by uploading them to Google Drive or YouTube.

Show keystrokes, keyboard inputs

Show and record keystrokes

You can display keyboard inputs on your screen in Screen Recording Mode.

move webcam screen, move facecam, fullscreen webcam

Move and enable fullscreen webcam

You can move your facecam or enlarge it to full screen while recording.

Text/image/logo

Insert text/image/logo

You can insert an image, logo, or text to give comments to the video producer.

Mouse click effect

Mouse click effect

You can add mouse movements or animation effects while recording your screen.

Recording Dual monitors

Record Dual Monitors

You can record dual/multiple monitors with Bandicam.

Screenshots of Bandicam Screen Recorder

Start Screen Recording

Start Screen Recorder

Select a recording mode

Select a recording mode

Select a recording area

Select a recording area

Real-time Drawing

Real-time Drawing while recording

Sound Recording Setting

Sound Recording Setting

Output Folder

Output Folder

Customer Reviews & Testimonials

Tips and Tricks for Screen Recording

High-Quality Videos

How To Record a Video with Better Quality

Recording Zoom Meeting

How to record a Zoom Meeting

Smartphone as a webcam

Use your phone as a webcam on a PC and Record



Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Install Bandicam Screen Recorder and select the 'Screen Recording' mode.
  2. Click the '● REC' button or press the hotkey (F12) to start/stop the recording.

» Learn more about recording a computer screen
Run Bandicam, and select your microphone device in Bandicam's Recording settings to make a video with your voice.
Yes, you can record multiple monitors using Bandicam. Start Bandicam and choose the 'All display' option in the Fullscreen menu.

» Learn more about recording multiple/dual monitors
You can screen record part of your screen using three methods: 'Specific window' for capturing a window, 'Rectangle on screen' for recording an adjustable area, and 'Around mouse' for capturing the area around your moving cursor. 
Bandicam Screen Recorder enables you to capture any activity on your laptop's display, offering robust performance across various laptop brands and models.
You can quickly screen capture on Windows using a screenshot shortcut, snipping tool, or Bandicam.

» Find out more in this How to Take a Screenshot on Windows
Start Bandicam and choose the 'Audio Only' menu. You can record your computer sound or voice, or even both, and save it as an MP3/WAV file.
In Bandicam's Home tab, click the "Edit" button to edit the recorded video.

» Here is a guide, "How to edit recorded videos," to help you get started.
If the Bandicam product is registered, the watermark (www.BANDICAM.com) will not be added to the recorded videos, and the recording time will be unlimited.