Bandicam is a desktop screen recorder for Windows and macOS built by Bandicam Company, a South Korea-founded software maker established in 2008 by former GOM Player developers. It records the full screen, a selected region, individual windows, games (via a dedicated high-FPS game recording mode), webcams, and external devices, and can capture computer audio and microphone input simultaneously. Beyond capture, Bandicam includes AI-assisted features such as automatic transcription for subtitles and notes, webcam background removal/blur, and "Smart Zoom" that automatically focuses on mouse activity. It also ships with basic drawing/annotation tools for marking up recordings live, scheduled and automatic recording, multi-monitor support, and lightweight trimming/editing so users can produce a finished video without switching to a separate editor. Bandicam is commonly used by gamers capturing gameplay footage, educators and students creating tutorials or lecture recordings, content creators producing how-to videos, and professionals documenting workflows or meetings. The company also makes a companion video editor, Bandicut, which Bandicam is frequently bundled with.
Key Features
High-FPS screen and game recording — Captures full screen, region, window, or game footage at high frame rates for Windows and macOS.
Webcam and audio capture — Records webcam and external devices with simultaneous system audio and microphone input.
AI transcription — Automatically transcribes recordings into text for subtitles and notes.
Webcam background removal and Smart Zoom — Blurs or removes webcam backgrounds and auto-focuses on mouse activity during recording.
Scheduled recording and multi-monitor support — Automates recordings on a schedule and supports capturing across multiple monitors.
Built-in trimming and editing — Trims and lightly edits recordings without needing a separate video editor.
Pros & Cons
Pros
High-performance, low-overhead recording well suited to capturing games at high frame rates
Combines screen, game, webcam, and audio recording with lightweight editing in one app
Includes AI transcription, webcam background removal, and auto-zoom features
Flexible licensing: one-time perpetual license or annual subscription, with a personal or business tier
Actively maintained, with a 2025 macOS release supporting up to 5K/60fps recording
Cons
Free version limits recordings to 10 minutes and adds a watermark
Desktop-only software with no browser-based or mobile recording option
Commercial/work use requires a separate Business License, not just the standard Personal license
Pricing not disclosed in a single flat rate — varies by license type, PC count, and personal vs. business use