What is an Online Screen Recorder?
An online screen recorder is a browser-based tool that lets you capture your computer screen, webcam video, and audio without downloading any software. Using the modern Screen Capture API built into browsers like Chrome and Firefox, these tools have made screen recording dramatically more accessible for everyone — from students and educators to developers and content creators.
Unlike traditional desktop software such as OBS Studio or Camtasia, an online screen recorder requires zero installation. You simply visit the page, click a button, and you're recording. The output video is saved locally to your device, ensuring complete privacy — your screen content never passes through a third-party server.
How to Screen Record on Windows
On Windows 10 and 11, you can use our free online tool with Chrome or Edge. Simply open this page, select your recording sources, click Start Recording, choose your screen or application window in the browser dialog, then click Share. Your recording begins immediately. When done, stop the recording and download the video file directly to your Windows PC in WebM or MP4 format — no Xbox Game Bar, no extra software needed.
How to Screen Record on Mac
Mac users running macOS Catalina and later can use Chrome or Firefox to access our online screen recorder. The process mirrors Windows: click Start Recording, allow permissions, select your display or app window, and record. While macOS has a native tool accessible via Shift+Command+5, our browser-based option offers more format flexibility and doesn't require Quicktime. It works on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini alike.
Screen Recording on Mobile Devices
On Android devices running Chrome, you can record browser tabs using our tool. For recording the full Android screen, the device's built-in recorder (available in Android 10+) is recommended. On iPhone and iPad, Safari does not currently support the Screen Capture API — instead, use the iOS Control Center screen recorder by navigating to Settings → Control Center → Screen Recording to enable it.
Why Use a Browser-Based Screen Recorder?
Browser-based recorders offer several key advantages: they're cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS), require no installation or account creation, produce no watermarks, and work on school or work computers where you can't install software. They're ideal for quick screen recordings, bug reports, video tutorials, online lesson recordings, and remote work documentation.