1Install
Add it to Chrome
Add Web Audio Recorder from the Chrome Web Store. You can pin it to your toolbar so it is easy to find.
Free Chrome extension — no account needed
Record browser audio. Save MP3 or WAV.
A simple Chrome extension that records the audio playing in a browser tab and saves it as an MP3 or WAV file on your computer. No account, no uploads, saved locally.
- No account
- No uploads
- Saved locally
Free to use. Works in Chrome on your computer.
How it works
Install it from the Chrome Web Store, open the tab you want to record, and save the file to your computer.
2Record
Press record
Open the tab that is playing audio, then press record. A timer shows it is working.
3Save
Save the file
Press stop and save the recording to your computer as an MP3 or WAV file.
What it does
Just the basics. Nothing extra to set up or learn.
Saved locally
Recordings save straight to your computer. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
MP3 or WAV
Pick MP3 for smaller files, or WAV when you want higher-quality audio.
Any web audio
Record lectures, podcasts, music, streams, webinars, or any tab playing sound.
Simple controls
Start, stop, choose a format, and save. There is nothing complicated to learn.
Your audio stays on your computer.
Web Audio Recorder is designed as a local browser utility. Recording happens in your browser and the file is saved straight to your computer. It is not an AI note taker or transcription app.
- No required signup
- No cloud storage
- No audio upload
Frequently asked questions
What can I record?
Use it for browser audio like lectures, podcasts, music, streams, webinars, or any audio playing in a Chrome tab.
Which formats are supported?
MP3 and WAV. Choose MP3 for smaller files, or WAV for higher-quality recordings.
Do I need an account?
No. The product is a simple local recorder, not a cloud workspace, so there is no required signup.
Is this a transcription tool?
No. Web Audio Recorder focuses on recording and saving audio. It is not an AI note taker or transcription app.
Add Web Audio Recorder to Chrome
Install the extension, press record, and save the MP3 or WAV file you need. It is free and there is no account.
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