Add a JPG image to Bandicam by importing it as an overlay during recording setup

Bandicam lets you place a JPG image anywhere on your recording — as a watermark, logo, or visual element in the corner or center of the screen. You import the image through Bandicam's overlay settings before you start recording, position it where you want, and adjust its transparency so it does not block what you are trying to show.

The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you are recording your full screen, a specific window, or a game. The image stays in the same spot for the entire recording unless you manually move it mid-recording, which is rarely necessary.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Bandicam, click the Settings icon (gear symbol), then select Overlay to access the image import tool.
  • Click Add Image, browse to your JPG file, and click Open to import it into your recording.
  • Drag the image preview to position it anywhere on the screen, and use the opacity slider to make it transparent if needed.
  • Test the overlay by recording a short clip before you record your full video, so you can see exactly how it looks.

Step-by-step: importing your JPG into Bandicam

Start with Bandicam already open on your desktop. Look for the Settings icon — it is a small gear symbol, usually in the top right corner of the main Bandicam window. Click it to open the Settings panel.

In the Settings panel, find and click the Overlay tab. This is where Bandicam stores all the visual elements you want to add to your recording. You will see several options here, including buttons for adding text, shapes, and images.

Click the Add Image button. A file browser window will open. Navigate to the folder where your JPG file is saved, select it, and click Open. Bandicam will import the image and show you a preview of how it will appear on your recording.

Position and resize your image on the screen

Once the image is imported, you will see a small preview of it overlaid on the Bandicam recording area. Click and drag this preview to move the image to wherever you want it on your screen — top left, bottom right, center, or anywhere else. The image will stay in that exact position throughout your entire recording.

To resize the image, look for the small handles (usually small squares) at the corners or edges of the preview. Click and drag these handles outward to make the image larger, or inward to make it smaller. Keep the image size reasonable so it does not cover the content you are trying to record.

Adjust transparency so the image does not block your content

If your JPG image is solid or dark, it may cover part of what you are recording. Bandicam includes an opacity slider in the Overlay settings that lets you make the image see-through. Look for a slider labeled Opacity or Transparency, usually set to 100 (fully opaque) by default.

Lower the opacity to 50 or 60 percent if you want the image visible but not blocking important screen content. A watermark or logo typically works well at 70 to 80 percent opacity — visible enough to see clearly, but transparent enough that viewers can still read text or see action behind it. Experiment with the slider until the image looks right to you.

Test your overlay before recording your full video

Before you record the full video you plan to keep, do a short test recording with the overlay active. Click the Record button, let Bandicam capture 10 to 15 seconds of your screen, then click Stop. Play back the test file to see exactly how the image appears in the actual recording — sometimes an overlay looks different in the preview than it does in the final video.

If the image is too large, too transparent, or in the wrong spot, go back to Settings, adjust it, and do another short test. Once you are happy with how it looks, you are ready to record your full video. The overlay will stay in place for the entire recording.

Remove or replace the image later

If you want to remove the image from future recordings, go back to Settings, click the Overlay tab, find the image in the list, and click the Delete or Remove button next to it. The image will no longer appear in new recordings, but it will not affect any videos you have already recorded.

To replace the image with a different JPG, you can either delete the current one and add a new one, or straightforward add another image on top of it. Bandicam lets you layer multiple images if you need more than one overlay in the same recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a PNG or other image format instead of JPG?

Bandicam works with JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF files. PNG is actually better than JPG for logos and watermarks because PNG supports transparent backgrounds, which means you can have a logo without a white or colored box around it. If you have a PNG version of your image, use that instead.

What if the image looks blurry or pixelated in the recording?

This usually happens when you resize a small image to be very large. Use an image that is already the size you need, or start with a larger original file. If the image is already large and still looks blurry, the original file may be low resolution — try a higher-quality version of the same image.

Can I move the image during recording or make it appear partway through?

Bandicam's overlay stays in one spot for the entire recording. If you need the image to move or appear at a specific moment, you would need to edit the video after recording using video editing software like DaVinci Resolve or CapCut, which are both free.

Does the image file need to be in a specific folder?

No. The image can be anywhere on your computer — your Desktop, Documents folder, Downloads, or any other location. When you click Add Image and browse for the file, you can navigate to wherever you saved it.