Record screen
Capture your entire screen, a browser tab or a single window. Take screenshots and create timestamps while recording.
Screen Recording App
Free Online Screen Recorder
No install. No extension. No signup.
A free online screen recorder that works right in your browser. No extension or plugin needed. Capture your screen, internal audio, microphone, and camera overlay. Recordings stay on your device. Save as MP4, WebM, or GIF. Works offline once installed.
Get the Android app
Recording your phone screen? Use our Android app.
Browser screen recording does not work on phones. Android Chrome does not expose full screen capture to websites. Our free Android app records your phone screen directly, with microphone or internal audio, and saves locally. Same privacy promise: nothing is uploaded.
On desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS), you can also record right here in the browser. No app needed.
Desktop browser required
iPhone and iPad are not supported in the browser yet.
Safari on iOS does not let websites record the screen. On iPhone and iPad, use Apple's built-in Screen Recording control in Control Centre. It's already on your device, no install needed.
For recording from a website, please use a modern desktop browser such as Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, or Firefox on Windows, Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS.
Why people choose this online screen recorder
Start recording in seconds with a private and secure browser-based screen recorder that feels simple and ready for work or personal use. It is especially useful when the built-in screen recorder on Windows, Mac, or Linux is too limited for your needs, or feels unreliable for longer recordings.
Record audio
Include system sound, microphone voice, or both in your recording. Smart audio health checks ensure nothing is missed.
Record camera
Add your webcam as a camera overlay with adjustable position and size on top of your screen recording.
Reliable and easy to use
Instant recording without setup or browser extensions. Reliable for long sessions, with built-in recovery.
No subscription
Every feature is free. No recurring payments, no premium tier, no hidden costs. Just open the page and record.
No signup required
No account, no login, and no email wall. Just start the recorder. It's the fastest way to get your screen recording.
Create unlimited videos
There is no time limit built into the recorder. Longer recordings depend only on your device and storage.
HD quality
Choose picture size, smoothness, and video format so your recording looks clear and professional.
Private and secure
Your recording is created locally in your browser. No upload, no server processing, and no account required.
No watermark
Download clean recordings without a branded watermark covering your screen capture.
Install once, record forever
Optional install lets you launch the recorder from your dock or Start menu and use it without an internet connection. No app store, no extra download.
Works with Screen Mirroring
Record your screen while mirroring it to another device - even remotely. Great for live presentations, teaching, and team demos. Pairs with screenmirroring.app.
How to record your screen online
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Choose your settings
Pick the video quality, smoothness, picture size, and format that work best for your recording.
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Start recording and preview
Choose the screen, window, or tab you want to share in your browser and begin recording in seconds.
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Review and trim your video
Stop the recording, watch it back right away, and trim it before you save it.
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Save it your way
Save your recording as MP4, WebM, or GIF, directly from your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Screen Recorder Status
Ready
Recording Time
00:00
Estimated Recording Size
0 MB
Want sound from your computer too? In Chrome, make sure Also share tab audio is switched on in the screen-sharing window.
On Windows, internal audio playback may be automatically leveled down when the microphone is active. This also affects the recorded internal audio in your recording if Record internal audio is enabled.
Recording system sound and microphone together can create an echo if the sound comes from outside this browser. You can use a headset while recording to prevent echos.
Internal audio level
Microphone level
Recover unfinished recording
We found a recording that was saved in this browser but was not finished properly.
Recording Summary
Duration, size, video, and audio details will appear here after recording.
Choose a file name and download
Optional. The default file name is ready to use for downloading.
Trim for MP4
Optional. Affects MP4 only. WebM downloads the original recording.
Full recording will be used for MP4 conversion.
MP4 conversion progress
0%
If converting to MP4 takes too long, you can download the original WebM recording and convert it later with another online tool or a video converter app on your computer.
Live Preview
See what is being recorded, take screenshots, draw annotations and set timestamps. A click on the preview opens fullscreen mode.
Screenshots
Click on a screenshot to download it or press Download All to download a zip file.
No screenshots yet. Start a recording and use the screenshot button.
Timestamps
Mark important moments while recording, add notes, and download the list as a CSV file. After recording, press on the time of a timestamp to jump to its position in the recorded video.
Transcript
Live speech-to-text from your microphone. Each line includes a timestamp so you can find spoken moments in your recording.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about how the screen recorder works, browser support, audio and long recordings.
Is this really a free online screen recorder?
Yes. You can record your screen online in the browser without paying, installing software, or creating an account.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Screen Recording App runs entirely in your browser tab. There is no software to install, no browser extension or plugin to add, and no risky .exe download.
Do I need a Chrome extension or browser plugin?
No. Unlike most other screen recorders, Screen Recording App works entirely in your browser tab with no extension or plugin required. Just open the website, click Start Recording, and choose what to capture. Nothing is added to your browser, and no extra permissions beyond the standard screen sharing prompt are needed.
Are my recordings uploaded to your servers?
No. Recording, saving, and any format work happen locally on your device in the browser. Your video is not processed on our servers.
Why does my browser say Share when I start recording?
Browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera use the word "Share" in their screen picker because they are asking permission to show the selected screen, window, or tab to this page. In Screen Recording App, that does not mean your recording is uploaded, published, or shared with other people. Your recording is created locally in your browser and stays on your device unless you choose to download or move the file yourself.
Can I record internal audio too?
Yes, in Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera). Make sure the audio-sharing switch is turned on in the browser's screen-sharing window when you start recording. Firefox does not currently expose internal audio capture through the browser. If you need internal audio, use one of the Chromium browsers listed above.
Does it work for longer recordings?
Yes. The app saves the recording in smaller pieces while you record, which is safer than relying on one large in-memory recording. Very large recordings can still take a moment to save. Everything happens on your device, never on a server.
Can I save recordings as MP4?
Yes. Choose MP4 or WebM before you record. MP4 downloads directly in modern Chromium browsers; other browsers save the recording and process it on your device. Never on a server.
Can I export my recording as a GIF?
Yes. After recording, click "Save as GIF" to convert your recording into an animated GIF. The conversion happens on your device. GIF works best for short clips; longer recordings produce large files.
Does it work in all browsers?
It works in modern desktop browsers that support screen capture. Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera are the most feature-complete (direct MP4 download and internal audio are both supported). Firefox desktop also works, with one limitation: Firefox does not currently support internal audio capture, so only the microphone can be recorded alongside the screen. Mobile browsers cannot record the screen from a website. On Android, install our free Android app; on iPhone and iPad, use Apple's built-in Screen Recording control in Control Centre.
How does this compare to Windows Snipping Tool?
Snipping Tool is great for one-off screenshots and short muted clips on Windows. Screen Recording App adds internal audio, microphone capture, a webcam overlay, timestamps during recording, inline screenshots, MP4 or WebM export, trim before saving, crash recovery, and works on Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS too. See the full Snipping Tool comparison for a side-by-side feature table.
How does the cursor highlight feature work?
The "Highlight cursor in preview" option draws a soft red circle around your pointer in the recording. Browsers do not let websites track your real cursor position outside the page itself, so the highlight only appears in the recording while your pointer is over the live preview area on screenrecording.app. If you record a different tab, window, or app, your real cursor is still captured normally; the red circle is not added there. To use the highlight, leave the screenrecording.app tab visible and move your pointer over the live preview while you talk through your screen.
Can I mirror my screen and record at the same time?
Yes. Screen recording and screen mirroring run independently in your browser, so you can do both at once. Start your recording here, then open screenmirroring.app/sender to share your screen to another device - a second computer, a phone, a TV, even someone remote. You can mirror the same screen you're recording or a different one. Great for live presentations, teaching, or team demos where you want a local recording and a live audience at the same time.
Are there keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Press Alt+R to start or stop recording, Alt+P to pause or resume, and Alt+M to mute or unmute your microphone. Hover over the buttons to see the shortcut for each one.
Does live transcription send my audio to a server?
Yes. Live transcription uses your browser's built-in speech recognition. In Chrome and Edge, the audio stream is sent to Google's servers to produce the text. Your screen recording still stays entirely on your device - only the live audio is processed externally for the transcript. A confirmation prompt explains this before the feature is enabled. If you prefer not to use it, leave the toggle off and nothing is sent anywhere.
Is there a time limit?
No built-in time limit is added by the app. Practical limits still depend on your browser, your device, and available local resources.
Screen Recording App vs Snipping Tool
Windows Snipping Tool is useful for quick captures, but many users need more control, clearer audio options, and better confidence for longer recordings. Screen Recording App focuses on browser-based recording that stays local on your device.
Where Snipping Tool is strongest
- Fast screenshots and short clips built into Windows.
- No separate website or app choice needed.
- Simple enough for basic one-off captures.
Where Screen Recording App helps
- Record screen, internal audio, microphone, and camera overlay.
- Save recording chunks locally while recording for safer long sessions.
- Add screenshots and timestamps while the recording is running.
- Download as MP4, WebM, or GIF locally, without uploading your video.
Screen Recording App vs Other Screen Recording Tools
Many screen recorders ask users to install software, create an account, upload recordings, or accept watermarks. Screen Recording App is designed for fast, private recording directly in the browser.
No install friction
Open the URL and start recording. No software to install, no browser extension to add. This is especially useful on work devices, locked-down computers, and classrooms where installing extensions or software is restricted or simply not worth the hassle.
No upload workflow
Recordings are created, reviewed, and saved locally. That reduces trust concerns when recording work, school, product, or account screens.
No account wall
No signup, no login, no watermark, and no built-in time limit. Practical limits depend on the browser, device, and local storage.
Who actually uses it?
Folks reach for it whenever a quick screen capture beats writing things out: work walkthroughs, lecture recordings, support hand-offs, tutorials, product demos, bug reports. It runs straight in the browser with no install or extension, so it slots into locked-down work laptops, school chromebooks, and shared classroom machines without anyone having to ask IT for permission first.
Why we built this
A screen recorder shouldn't bury you in subscriptions, accounts, or "install our extension first" pop-ups. Bigger players have huge teams to feed, and somebody has to pay for those salaries. We don't have that problem. We're a small team building tools we use ourselves, fueled by far too much ☕. What we care about is making screen recording feel as easy, good, and reliable as it ought to be. If a feature moves us closer to that, in it goes. If it doesn't, it doesn't. That's pretty much the whole plan.
- The Team of 2kit consulting (Düsseldorf, Germany)