Last updated: March 2026
Capture Your Screen Without Any Software
Online screen capture has become the fastest way to record what is on your screen without the overhead of installing desktop software. This tool leverages the Screen Capture API built into Chrome, Edge, and Brave to give you full recording capabilities directly in your browser window.
Traditional screen capture software often requires a download, installation, and sometimes a paid license to remove watermarks or time limits. This online tool eliminates all of those barriers. Open the page, configure your options, click record, and download your video. The entire process takes seconds to set up and your recording stays on your device.
You can capture your entire screen, a single browser tab, or your webcam. Add microphone narration, enable system audio from a tab, or place a webcam bubble overlay on your screen capture. The resulting video can be downloaded as WebM (instant) or converted to MP4 (in-browser conversion).
When to Use Online Screen Capture
Quick demos and walkthroughs: When a colleague asks how to use a feature, a 30-second screen capture explains it better than a paragraph of text. Record the steps, download the video, and share it via Slack, email, or your project management tool.
Bug reporting: Development teams increasingly rely on video evidence alongside written bug reports. Capture the bug happening on screen, add microphone narration describing what you expected to happen, and attach the recording to the ticket. It saves back-and-forth and speeds up debugging.
Educational content: Teachers, trainers, and content creators use screen capture to record lessons, software tutorials, and step-by-step guides. The webcam overlay feature adds a face-to-face element that keeps viewers engaged and improves information retention.
Asynchronous communication: Remote teams use screen captures instead of scheduling another meeting. Record your screen while walking through a proposal, code review, or design feedback, and share the video for teammates to watch on their own schedule.
Tips for Better Screen Captures
Close unnecessary applications before recording your entire screen. This keeps the video focused and reduces file size. If you only need to show a web page, use tab capture instead for a cleaner result.
Use a headset when recording with microphone audio. This prevents echo from your speakers feeding back into the microphone, which is especially important if you also have system audio enabled.
Plan your capture by opening the relevant pages and windows before clicking record. A smooth, organized capture looks more professional and is easier for viewers to follow. Use the pause button if you need a moment to set up the next step.
Check your resolution. Higher resolution captures look sharper but produce larger files. For most web-based captures, your browser's native resolution is ideal. The tool automatically captures at your screen's resolution.
Privacy and Security
This screen capture tool is 100% client-side. Your video is recorded and processed entirely within your browser. No frames, audio, or metadata are ever transmitted to any server. When you close the browser tab, your recording exists only in the file you downloaded.
Your browser will always ask for explicit permission before sharing your screen, camera, or microphone. You can revoke these permissions at any time through your browser settings. We never see, store, or have access to your recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does online screen capture work?
This tool uses the Screen Capture API built into modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Brave. When you click 'Start Recording,' your browser asks for permission to capture your screen, tab, or webcam. The video is recorded using the MediaRecorder API and stored in your browser's memory — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything to capture my screen?
No. This screen capture tool runs entirely in your web browser. There is no software to download, no browser extension to install, and no account to create. Just open the page and start recording. It works on any computer with a modern browser.
Can I capture screen with audio?
Yes. You can capture microphone audio (your voice) with any recording type. System audio (sounds from the page) is available when capturing a browser tab in Chrome. For entire screen capture, system audio support varies by browser and operating system.
What format does the screen capture save in?
Screen captures are saved as WebM video files by default, which is the native format for browser-based recording. You can also convert to MP4 directly in your browser for compatibility with video editors and social media platforms. Both options are free with no quality restrictions.
Is there a file size or time limit?
There is no enforced time or file size limit. Your recording is limited only by your computer's available memory. For recordings over 30 minutes, we recommend using tab capture instead of full screen to reduce memory usage, and closing other browser tabs.
Can I add a webcam overlay to my screen capture?
Yes. When capturing your screen or a browser tab, you can toggle on a webcam overlay that appears as a circular bubble in any corner of the video. Choose from three sizes (small, medium, large) and four corner positions. This is great for tutorials, presentations, and demo videos.