Free Online Screen Recorder
Record your screen with webcam overlay, microphone, and system sound — directly in your browser. No download, no watermark, no sign-up. 100% free.
Screen Recorder
Record your screen with webcam overlay, microphone, and system sound. No download needed — everything runs in your browser.
What is an online screen recorder?
An online screen recorder is a free browser-based tool that captures everything happening on your screen and saves it as a video file — no download or installation required. You can record your entire screen, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. Most online screen recorders also let you include microphone audio, system sound, and a webcam overlay so your recordings have everything viewers need. Unlike desktop screen recording software, an online screen recorder works instantly in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge with nothing to install.
How to Record Your Screen Online for Free
- Click "Start Recording" — Hit the button above to open the recording options. No account or sign-up needed.
- Choose what to capture — Select whether you want to record your full screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab. Check "Share audio" if you want to capture system sound.
- Enable webcam and microphone (optional) — Toggle on your webcam to add a picture-in-picture overlay in the corner. Turn on your microphone to narrate over the recording.
- Record — A 3-2-1 countdown gives you a moment to prepare, then the screen recording begins.
- Stop and download — When you're done, click stop. Preview your recording instantly, then download it as a video file with one click.
No signup, no watermark, and no time limit on recordings. The video file is generated and saved locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Screen Recorder Features
No download, no watermark, 100% free — This online screen recorder works directly in your browser. There's nothing to install, no browser extension needed, and no watermark on your recordings. It's completely free with no limits.
Webcam overlay (picture-in-picture) — Record your screen with a circular webcam bubble in the corner, similar to Loom. The webcam overlay is composited directly into the recording file using canvas technology. Drag it anywhere on the screen to reposition.
Microphone + system sound — Capture your voice through your microphone and system audio (music, app sounds, meeting audio) at the same time. Toggle each one independently. Perfect for tutorials, presentations, and walkthroughs with narration.
3-2-1 countdown — A visual countdown gives you time to prepare before the recording starts. No more awkward first seconds in your screen captures.
Instant preview and download — As soon as you stop recording, preview your video immediately. Download it with one click. No processing time, no waiting, no cloud upload.
Screen, window, or tab — Choose to record your entire screen, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. The browser's native picker lets you select exactly what to share.
100% private — saves locally — Your screen recording never leaves your device. Everything is processed in your browser's memory and saved directly to your computer. No data is sent to any server. No account needed.
What Can You Use This Free Screen Recorder For?
Product demos and walkthroughs — Record your screen while explaining features with your webcam visible in the corner. Share recordings with clients, teammates, or post on your website.
Bug reports with context — Show developers exactly what went wrong. A screen recording with narration is worth a thousand screenshots. Capture the browser, the steps, and the error in one take.
Online tutorials and courses — Record your screen as you walk through a process. The webcam overlay adds a personal touch that keeps viewers engaged. Great for YouTube tutorials, online courses, and internal training.
Presentations and slide recordings — Present slides while your face is visible in the corner. Ideal for asynchronous presentations, course content, investor updates, or sales decks.
Async video messages — Instead of typing a long email or Slack message, record a quick screen share with your webcam. Faster and clearer than text for complex topics. A free alternative to Loom for quick video messages.
Recording Zoom and Google Meet calls — Start this screen recorder before joining your meeting. Share your entire screen or the meeting window to capture everything including meeting audio.
How This Online Screen Recorder Works
This free screen recorder runs entirely in your browser using the Screen Capture API and MediaRecorder API — the same web standards that power screen sharing in Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
When you enable your webcam, the feed is composited directly onto the screen recording in real time using a canvas element. This means the webcam overlay is baked into the final video file — just like Loom recordings. Audio from your microphone and system sound are mixed together automatically.
Because everything runs client-side, there is zero server involvement. Your screen, webcam, and audio data stay in your browser's memory until you download the file. When you close the tab, all data is gone.
Screen Recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebook
Windows 10 and Windows 11 — Works out of the box in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. No additional permissions needed. Full support for system audio capture in Chrome and Edge.
macOS — Works in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. You may need to grant Screen Recording permission: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording → enable your browser. Restart the browser after granting permission.
Chromebook — Works natively in Chrome with no setup needed. This is the easiest way to record your screen on a Chromebook for free.
Linux — Works in Chrome and Firefox. System audio capture depends on your audio setup (PulseAudio/PipeWire).
This online screen recorder works on any desktop operating system with a modern browser. Chrome is recommended for the best experience with system audio capture.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Screen sharing permission denied
Your browser needs permission to capture your screen. When the dialog appears, select a screen, window, or tab and click "Share." If you accidentally blocked it, reload the page and try again. On macOS, also check System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording.
No system sound in the recording
System audio requires checking the "Share audio" checkbox in the browser's screen sharing dialog. This option only appears when sharing a browser tab or entire screen (not a specific window). System audio works in Chrome and Edge but is not supported in Firefox or Safari.
Webcam not showing
If the webcam overlay doesn't appear, your browser may have blocked camera access. Click the lock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Camera → Allow, then reload.
Browser compatibility
This screen recorder works best in Chrome (recommended), Edge, and Firefox. Safari has limited support for the Screen Capture API. For system audio capture, use Chrome or Edge.
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