Online Audio Recorder

Record audio from your microphone directly in your browser. Save and download your recordings instantly.

🔒 Your recordings never leave your browser. All processing happens locally.

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Saved Recordings

No recordings yet. Press the microphone button to start.

How to Use

1

Click the microphone button and allow browser microphone access when prompted.

2

Recording starts immediately. The timer and waveform show the recording in progress.

3

Click Pause to temporarily pause, or Stop & Save to finish the recording.

4

Play back your recording in the browser, or download it to your device.

Features

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Browser-Based Recording

Uses the Web MediaRecorder API — no Flash, no plugins, no app downloads needed.

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Live Waveform

See a real-time waveform visualization of your audio as you record.

Pause & Resume

Pause recording at any time and resume without losing the previous audio.

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Multiple Recordings

Save multiple recordings in a session and manage them with playback and download.

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100% Private

Audio data stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

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Recording Timer

A live timer shows the exact duration of your current recording.

Use Cases

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Voice Memos

Quickly capture ideas, to-do lists, or reminders by voice without opening any app.

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Lectures & Meetings

Record lectures, presentations, or meetings for later review and reference.

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Music Ideas

Capture musical ideas, melodies, or lyric drafts before you forget them.

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Podcast Drafts

Record rough audio drafts or podcast segments quickly in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What microphone permissions are needed?

Your browser will ask for microphone permission the first time you start recording. Click 'Allow'. Audio is never sent to any server.

What audio format are recordings saved in?

Recordings are saved as WebM audio, supported by Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. On Safari, the format may be MP4 audio.

Is there a recording time limit?

No hard limit. The practical limit depends on your browser's available memory. Audio data is buffered in RAM.

Are my recordings saved between sessions?

No. Recordings are held in browser memory and lost when you close or refresh the page. Download them first to keep them.

Does this work on mobile phones?

Yes. Supported on modern Android and iOS browsers (Chrome, Safari 14.5+). Grant microphone permission when prompted.

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