- Scheduled recording
- Recording for 24 hours
- Recording dual monitors
- Real-time drawing
- Zoom meetings
- Facecam
'Device Recording' mode for webcam/HDMI recording
To record external video devices such as a Webcam, Xbox, Smartphone, IPTV, Capture card, etc., start Bandicam and choose 'Device Recording Mode' by clicking the Webcam/HDMI icon. If you have a webcam or capture device (hardware), you can record USB webcam cameras, video capture cards, and camcorders.
- How to capture "webcam video" on PC.
- How to capture "Xbox, PlayStation" gameplay on PC.
- How to capture "Smartphone, iPad" screen on PC.
- How to capture "IPTV, HDTV" screen on PC.
- How to convert "VHS to MP4."
- How to capture "your computer screen with a webcam."
- How to use "your phone as a webcam."
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Video tutorial of 'Device Recording' mode
Recording process of 'Device Recording' mode
- Start Bandicam and choose "Device Recording" mode.
- Click the "Device Settings" button and select the device you want to record.
- Click the "Format Settings" button and select the video size, FPS, and color space.
(If you can't see the screen of the device, install a device driver and select another video size.) - If you can see the screen of the device, click the [ ● REC ] to start/stop the recording.
* Some ways to use the 'Device Recording' mode
1. How to capture "webcam videos" on PC
If you use a laptop or desktop PC that has a webcam device, you will be able to see/capture the real-time webcam screen with a high compression ratio and in high quality by using the 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.
To record your webcam stream simultaneously with the game / screen recording (Picture-in-Picture, Video-in-Video), use the "Add webcam overlay to video" option.
2. How to capture "Xbox, PlayStation" gameplay on PC
If you have a capture device supporting HDMI, you will be able to see/capture the video game consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.) with a high compression ratio and in high quality by using the 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.
To record your Xbox or PlayStation, you need a capture device which supports HDMI video recording.
- How to record Xbox gameplay in HD (Xbox 360, Xbox One)
- How to record PlayStation in HD (PS3/PS4, PlayStation 3/4)
3. How to capture "Smartphone, iPhone" screen on PC
If you use one of the latest smartphones, you will be able to see/capture the smartphone screen with a high compression ratio and in high quality by using the 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.
- To record your iPhone, iPad or Galaxy S, you need a capture device (hardware) and suitable HDMI cable.
- You may not be able to record HDCP-encrypted content which uses digital copy protection technology.
- How to Record iPhone's Screen / iPad's Screen on PC.
- How to Record the Screen of your Android Smartphone or Tablet on PC (Samsung Galaxy).
4. How to capture "IPTV, APPLE TV, HDTV" screen on PC
If you have a capture device supporting HDMI, you will be able to see/capture the IPTV, HDTV screen with a high compression ratio and in high quality by using the 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.
- To record your IPTV or Apple TV set-top boxes, you need a capture device (USB capture devices, PCI capture card, etc.)
- You may not be able to record HDCP-encrypted content which uses digital copy protection technology.
- How to Record Apple TV on a Windows PC (HDTV, IPTV, Set-top box)
5. How to Convert VHS to MP4
If you have a capture card or IEEE1394 card, you will be able to convert videotapes to MP4 files by using the 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.
- To convert VHS tapes to MP4 files, you need a capture device and suitable cable.
- How to Convert VHS to MP4
6. How to capture your computer screen with a webcam | Facecam, PiP
If you have a capture card and a webcam, you can record your Xbox/Playstation colsole and your face at the same time by using the 'Webcam overlay' function.
7. How to use your smartphone or iPhone as a webcam
You can use your smartphone or iPhone camera as an external webcam device using the IRIUN or DroidCam application.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Failed to initialize the video capture device
Check our FAQ page if you see the Failed to initialize the video capture device error message.If you have a USB capture device,
- Please plug the device into a USB 3.0 slot on the computer (do not plug it into a USB hub).
- A PCI/PCI-E capture card is usually better than a USB capture card.
