Recordings are saved in WebM/Opus format (best browser support).
All recordings stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Online Audio Recorder (Microphone)
Record audio from your microphone directly in the browser. Free online voice recorder. No installation needed. Download as WAV or WebM.
How It Works
Click the record button to start capturing audio from your device's microphone. The browser's MediaRecorder API handles the recording locally. When finished, you can play back the recording and download it as a file.
Common Use Cases
- Recording voice memos and quick notes
- Creating audio samples for podcasts or music projects
- Recording lectures or meeting discussions for future reference
- Testing microphone quality and settings before a video call
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the recorder works entirely in your web browser using the Web Audio API. Just allow microphone access and start recording.
No, the audio is recorded and stored locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Depending on your browser, recordings are saved in WebM or WAV format. Both are widely compatible with audio players and editors.
Modern browsers capture audio at up to 48kHz sample rate with clear quality. The actual quality depends on your microphone hardware.
Browser recording typically captures microphone input. To capture system audio, you may need to use the screen recording option in our Video Recorder tool, which can capture system audio.
There is no built-in time limit. Recording duration is limited only by your browser's available memory. For long recordings (hours), ensure your device has sufficient resources.
The tool focuses on recording and downloading. For audio editing (trimming, effects), download the file and use a dedicated audio editor like Audacity.