Free Online Screen Recorder
Record your screen, tab or window with audio — download the video instantly, no software needed.
What is it?
A screen recorder captures everything happening on your display — whether that is a full desktop session, a single browser tab, an application window, or a specific portion of your screen. Traditionally, screen recording required dedicated software such as OBS Studio, Camtasia or Loom, which meant downloads, installations and often subscriptions. This tool uses the Screen Capture API built into modern browsers (Chrome 72+, Edge 79+, Firefox 66+). When you click "Start Recording", your browser asks which screen, window or tab you want to share, then captures the video stream frame by frame using the MediaRecorder API. The recording is assembled entirely in memory in your browser — nothing is sent to any server. You can optionally capture system audio (sounds playing from the tab or application) and overlay your microphone voice for narration. The finished recording downloads as a WebM file, which plays natively in Chrome, Firefox, VLC and can be converted to MP4 with free tools like HandBrake or FFmpeg.
How to use it
- Choose your recording options: toggle system audio and microphone as needed.
- Click "Start Recording" — your browser will open a screen picker dialog.
- Select the screen, window or tab you want to record and confirm.
- A live preview appears in the tool. The red dot and timer confirm recording is active.
- Click "Pause" to pause temporarily or "Stop" to finish the recording.
- Your recording appears in the list below — click "Download" to save the WebM file.
Why use this tool
Screen recording is one of the most requested browser features, and this tool makes it accessible without any installation. Whether you are creating a tutorial, documenting a bug for developers, recording a presentation, or saving a video call, the workflow is the same: open the tool, press record, stop when done, download. The pause and resume functionality is especially useful for longer recordings where you need to gather your thoughts or skip unimportant sections without starting a new file. You can make multiple recordings in one session — each appears as a separate downloadable file. All video data is processed locally. Your recordings are never uploaded, stored or analysed by any server. The only limitation is your device's available RAM, since the recording is held in memory until you download it.
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support this tool?
Google Chrome (72+), Microsoft Edge (79+) and Firefox (66+) support the Screen Capture API required by this tool. Safari does not support getDisplayMedia and will not work. On mobile, Chrome Android has limited support.
Can I record audio from my microphone?
Yes. Enable the "Include microphone" option before starting. Your browser will request microphone permission. The mic audio is mixed with any system audio in the recording.
What is the output format and how can I convert it?
Recordings are saved as WebM (VP9 codec). WebM plays natively in Chrome, Firefox, VLC and most video editors. To convert to MP4, use the free HandBrake application or the online Cloudconvert service.
Are my recordings stored on your servers?
No. Every recording stays entirely in your browser memory and is never sent anywhere. When you close or refresh the page, recordings are gone — download them first.
Is there a recording time limit?
There is no artificial time limit. The practical limit is your device RAM (each minute of 1080p recording uses roughly 100-200 MB). For very long recordings, consider recording in shorter segments.