Online Screen Recorder
No Recording in Progress
Click "Start Recording" below to capture your screen, window, or browser tab.
How to Use This Online Screen Recorder
Recording a quick bug report or tutorial usually means installing desktop software, fighting export settings, and hoping the file is small enough to email. That friction adds up when you only need a two-minute clip of one browser tab. This recorder runs in the page: pick a screen, window, or tab, optionally add your microphone, then download a file when you stop.
Click Start Recording, choose what to share in your browser’s dialog, and use Pause if you need a breather mid-demo. When you hit Stop Recording, the preview loads above so you can check the footage before Download Video.
Online Screen Recorder Workflows and Practical Applications
Browser capture works like pointing a camcorder at your monitor, except the “tape” stays on your device until you save it. The stream is handled locally through getDisplayMedia—nothing is uploaded to RapidRatio servers.
Typical uses
- Software walkthroughs: Record a single tab so notifications from other apps stay out of frame.
- Bug reports: Capture the exact window where an error appears, then attach the file to a ticket.
- Voiceover notes: Enable Include Microphone Audio before starting so narration records with the video.
In our testing, pausing before switching apps avoids accidental extra footage in the same file—resume when you are ready to continue.
Standard Units and Reference Tables
- Export format: WEBM in most Chromium browsers; MP4 on some Safari setups. Both play in VLC, upload to YouTube, and open in common editors.
- Resolution: Matches the source you pick (full screen, window, or tab). The stat bar shows width × height after capture starts.
- File size: Shown in the stat bar while recording; longer clips and higher resolution produce larger files.
- System audio: Not automatic—check Share tab audio or Share system audio in the browser picker if you need sound from the PC, not just the mic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video file format is downloaded?
Most browsers save WEBM. Safari may offer MP4. Either format works with VLC, Google Drive, and typical editing tools.
Is there a time limit or watermark?
No watermark and no built-in time cap. Length is limited only by your device storage and battery while the tab stays open.
Why can I not hear system audio from my computer?
You must enable Share tab audio or Share system audio in the browser’s share dialog. Microphone audio alone does not capture speakers or meeting audio unless that box is checked.