Bandicam
Bandicam is paid software: you can try it for free for a limited time, after which a license is required. See free alternatives ↓
Bandicam is a lightweight screen recording utility for Windows designed to capture desktop activity, gameplay, and video from external devices in high definition. It utilizes hardware acceleration to produce compressed, high-quality video recordings while keeping system resource usage low.
www.bandicam.com · Official website
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 27.0.7.2687
- Release date
- Oct. 15, 2026
- License
- Shareware
- Installer type
- nullsoft
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id BandicamCompany.Bandicam -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Bandicam 27.0.7.2687: what's new?
Highlights
- Screen recording for full desktop, defined regions, or specific windows
- Game recording mode for capturing DirectX and Vulkan applications
- Webcam overlay and microphone audio integration
- Real-time drawing tools and mouse click effect highlighting during recording
Who is it for?
Designed for PC gamers recording high-fps gameplay, educators creating tutorials, and professionals documenting on-screen workflows.
Good to know before installing
- Only available on Windows operating systems.
- The free trial places a watermark on videos and restricts recordings to 10 minutes.
- Lacks built-in post-production video editing tools.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page or run 'winget install --id BandicamCompany.Bandicam -e' in your terminal.
- Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen setup steps.
- Finish the installation and launch Bandicam.
Free alternatives
- OBS Studio
- ShareX
- Captura
Frequently asked questions
Is Bandicam completely free?
No, Bandicam is paid software distributed as a free trial. An official license purchase is required to remove trial limitations.
What limitations apply to the free trial?
The trial version adds a watermark at the top of recorded videos and limits each recording session to a maximum of 10 minutes.
Can Bandicam be installed on macOS or Linux?
No, Bandicam is exclusively developed for the Windows operating system.