How to record gameplay on pc without losing fps

Q: Why does my FPS drop when I record?

Main Reasons of Screen Recording with FPS Drops If theres no enough RAM, when your game/app/streaming and the recording processes use it up, stuttering/freezing phenomenon will take place, because when theres no place to render all frames, some are left out.

To record various 2D/3D games that use the DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan graphics technologies, start Bandicam, choose 'Game Recording Mode' by clicking the gamepad icon, and then run the game you want to record.
The 'Game Recording' mode allows you to record your gameplay without lag and displays the FPS while the recording is in progress.

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Video tutorial of 'Game Recording' mode
Recording process of 'Game Recording' mode
Additional Tips
1. How to record mobile games in BlueStacks
2. How to record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) from the Microsoft Store
3. How to record flash games using Bandicam
4. How to add a facecam to your gameplay
5. How to record an Android smartphone on your PC
6. Add text overlay: Recording date/time, watermark, CPU usage
7. FAQ: If you can't see the green FPS number...
Compatibility issue with Easy Anti-Cheat
Does recording gameplay affect FPS?
Why does my FPS drop when I record?
How do I record Valorant without losing FPS?
How do I record games with higher FPS?

In addition, the 'Game Recording' mode can record streaming videos that run on DirectX Or OpenGL (such as various 2D/3D games including Minecraft, PUBG, Roblox, etc.), BlueStacks, and Windows Media Player.

Video tutorial of 'Game Recording' mode

Recording process of 'Game Recording' mode

1. Download Bandicam from the official website (https://www.bandicam.com/downloads/).

2. Select "Game Recording Mode" and click "Yes" in the "User Account Control" window. » See more

3. Start the recording target.
When the recording target is executed, a green-colored number (FPS) will appear in the top-left corner.

» If you do not see the green FPS number, visit the FAQ page.

4. Click the 'Record' button or press the hotkey (F12) to start the recording.

As the recording begins, the color of the number in the top-left corner will change from green to red.

5. Click the 'Stop' button (◼) or press the hotkey (F12) to finish the recording.

6. Go to 'Home -> Video' to play, edit, or upload the captured videos.

Additional Tips

1. How to record mobile games in BlueStacks

To record mobile games on your PC, first download BlueStacks 5. Then, start Bandicam, select "Game Recording Mode," and press the 'F12' function key to begin.

2. How to record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) from the Microsoft Store

To record Windows Games/Apps (UWP) such as Forza Horizon or Windows Media Player (Movies & TV) from the Microsoft Store, start Bandicam, go to General -> Advanced, and check the "Windows Apps (UWP)" option.

3. How to record flash games using Bandicam

To record flash games, you have to use the 'Screen Recording' mode of Bandicam. Open Bandicam, select "Screen recording mode," run your flash game, and click the "REC" button to start the recording process.

4. How to add a facecam to your gameplay

If you have a computer and a webcam device, you can add a facecam to your gameplay or Let's Play videos.

5. How to record an Android smartphone on your PC

You can record the Android smartphone screen on your PC with the 'Game Recording' or 'Device Recording' mode of Bandicam.

6. Add text overlay: Recording date/time, watermark, CPU usage

Bandicam allows users to add a text watermark, recording date/time/timestamp, elapsed recording time, CPU/memory usage, and video resolution to the recorded video.

7. FAQ: If you can't see the green FPS number...

'Game Recording' mode offers a better recording quality than the 'Screen Recording' mode; if possible, it is better to use the 'Game Recording' mode. However, if you can't see the green FPS number, you have to use the 'Screen Recording' mode of Bandicam.

Compatibility issue with Easy Anti-Cheat

If you're trying to record any of the games listed below, please use Bandicam 5.0.1 (old version).
Please also visit https://www.easy.ac/en-us/support/game/contact/tech/ and report this compatibility issue.

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Does recording gameplay affect FPS?

Yes, it will affect your gaming performance. How much it affects depends on a lot of factors. If you're playing a game that is less CPU intensive, it won't affect performance as much. If you're using a GPU-bound encoder, it will affect performance more.

Why does my FPS drop when I record?

Main Reasons of Screen Recording with FPS Drops If there's no enough RAM, when your game/app/streaming and the recording processes use it up, stuttering/freezing phenomenon will take place, because when there's no place to render all frames, some are left out.

How do I record Valorant without losing FPS?

iTop Screen Recorder is what you need. Developed as a versatile free screen recorder Windows 10, 8, 7 and the latest 11, it builds in a game mode letting you quickly access and record Valorant or other gameplay video in original quality. You can capture any video with no lag and FPS drop even on a low-end PC.