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Online Screen Recorder

Capture your screen with audio, free and private in your browser

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ClipTools' Online Screen Recorder captures your screen, browser tab, or application window directly in your browser and saves it as a video file in seconds. You can record video only or add your microphone and system audio, then download the result instantly with no watermark, no time limit forced by an account, and no signup.

The recorder runs entirely on your own device using the browser's native getDisplayMedia and MediaRecorder APIs, so your screen capture is encoded locally and never uploaded to any server. That makes it a fast, private choice for anyone making tutorials, bug reports, product demos, or lecture recordings who wants to avoid installing desktop software like OBS or Camtasia.

Why use this tool

Total privacy by design

Your screen is captured and encoded locally with the browser's native APIs and never uploaded, so even confidential dashboards, client work, or internal tools stay on your machine.

No install, no signup, no watermark

Skip downloading OBS or Camtasia and skip creating an account. You get clean, watermark-free recordings instantly straight from the browser tab.

Flexible audio capture

Record video only, add mic narration, capture system and tab audio, or combine all three to fully document a demo, call, or playthrough.

Web-ready WebM with optional MP4

Save lightweight WebM for fast web sharing, or convert locally to H.264 MP4 when you need a file that opens in any editor, player, or platform.

How to use the Online Screen Recorder

  1. Open the recorder and choose audio

    Open the Online Screen Recorder and toggle whether to include your microphone and system/tab audio before you start.

  2. Start recording and pick a source

    Click Start Recording, then in the browser's share dialog choose your entire screen, an application window, or a single tab and confirm.

  3. Capture your content

    Perform the actions you want to record while the on-screen timer runs; narrate live if your microphone is enabled.

  4. Stop the recording

    Click Stop (or use the browser's 'Stop sharing' bar) to end capture and generate the video preview instantly.

  5. Download or convert

    Save the WebM file directly, or convert it to MP4 in-browser for wider compatibility before downloading.

Popular use cases

  • Recording a step-by-step software tutorial or how-to with voice narration to share on YouTube or a help center.
  • Capturing a reproducible bug to attach to a GitHub issue or support ticket without screen-recording software.
  • Making a quick product demo or sales walkthrough of a single browser tab to send to a prospect.
  • Saving an online lecture, webinar, or meeting screen for later review when you cannot install desktop apps on a locked-down computer.

Frequently asked questions

Is this online screen recorder free to use?
Yes, the ClipTools Online Screen Recorder is completely free with no account, subscription, or trial required. There is no watermark on your recordings and no forced time limit imposed by signup. You can record and download as many videos as you want at no cost.
Is my screen recording uploaded to a server?
No. The recorder uses your browser's built-in getDisplayMedia and MediaRecorder APIs, so the entire capture is processed and encoded locally on your device. Your video never leaves your computer and is not uploaded to ClipTools or any third party, which makes it safe for recording sensitive or confidential screens.
What video formats can I record and download?
Recordings are captured as WebM (typically VP8/VP9 video with Opus audio), which is the format the browser's MediaRecorder produces natively. ClipTools can also export to MP4 (H.264) using its in-browser ffmpeg.wasm converter so the file plays in virtually any player or editor. WebM is best for the web; choose MP4 for maximum compatibility.
Can I record audio along with my screen?
Yes. You can include your microphone for voice narration and capture system/tab audio so on-screen sounds and video playback are recorded too. When you start a recording, the browser prompts you to choose the screen, window, or tab, and on Chrome and Edge you can tick 'Share tab audio' or 'Share system audio' to include it. Mic permission is requested separately.
Is there a file size or recording length limit?
There is no fixed file size or length cap from ClipTools because nothing is uploaded. Practical limits come from your device's available memory and disk space, since the recording is buffered in the browser until you stop. For very long sessions, recording at a lower resolution or frame rate keeps the file size manageable.
Will recording reduce the quality of my screen?
The recorder captures at the resolution and frame rate the browser provides for your chosen source, commonly up to 1080p or higher at 30 or 60 fps depending on your display and hardware. Encoding is lossy (VP8/VP9 or H.264), but at a reasonable bitrate the result looks crisp for tutorials and demos. To maximize sharpness, record a single window or tab rather than a high-resolution full desktop.
How fast is it and do I need to install anything?
There is nothing to install and no software to download. Recording happens in real time as you capture, and the video is ready to save the moment you press stop. The only step that takes extra time is the optional MP4 conversion, which runs locally via WebAssembly and depends on clip length and your CPU.
Can I record just one browser tab or a single window?
Yes. When you start recording, the browser's share dialog lets you choose your entire screen, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. Picking one tab or window keeps unrelated content private and produces a smaller, sharper file than capturing the full desktop, and works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera.

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