How to record the computer screen

Bandicam can record everything on your computer screen and save it as video files (*.avi) or image files (BMP, PNG, JPG). To record your computer screen, choose 'Rectangle on a screen' mode of Bandicam.

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How to record full screen with Bandicam

Bandicam can record everything on your computer screen and save it as an AVI file. To capture full screen activity, please see the steps below: 

1. Click the 'Target' button of Bandicam
2. Choose the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode
3. Click the 'Full Screen' image button
4. Click the ' ● REC' button to record/stop

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How to record a specific screen area

Bandicam can record everything on your computer screen and save it as an AVI file. To capture a specified area on the computer screen, please see the steps below: 

1. Click the 'Target' button of Bandicam
2. Choose the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode
3. Move and resize the rectangle window
4. Click the ' ● REC' button to record/stop

» click here to see the full tutorial

Image-capturing of games and streaming videos

Bandicam can take a screenshot on your computer screen and save it as an image file (JPG, PNG, BMP). To take a screenshot on the computer screen, please see the steps below: 

1. Click the 'Target' button of Bandicam
2. Choose the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode
3. Move and resize the rectangle window
4. Click the ' Camera ' image button

How to record the computer screen and audio (Sound, Voice, Microphone)

Bandicam can record the computer screen with sound (audio, voice, microphone). 

• If you can't record the computer screen with sound, 
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• If you can't record the computer screen with voice/microphone, 
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• If you can't record the computer sound and voice/microphone at the same time, » click here!

How to capture mouse cursor (pointer)

Bandicam can record the computer screen with the mouse cursor (pointer). 

1. To capture the computer screen with the mouse cursor, go to "Video" tab and uncheck the "Hide mouse cursor" option.
2. To capture the computer screen with the mouse cursor, go to "Image" tab and uncheck the "Hide mouse cursor" option.