How to use the Voice Recorder
- Press Record and allow microphone access when the browser asks.
- Speak — the meter shows your level. Pause and resume as often as you like.
- Press Stop. The recording appears below with a player.
- Download it as WebM (small) or WAV (works everywhere), or trim it first in the Audio Trimmer.
Record audio without installing anything
The recorder uses your browser’s built-in MediaRecorder, so the audio is captured and stored on your device only. That makes it handy for voice memos, podcast takes, interview answers, language practice or checking how you sound before a call.
- WebM / Opus files are small and play in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
- WAV is uncompressed and opens in any audio editor or player, including on iPhone and Mac.
- Noise suppression and echo cancellation can be turned off for music or ambient recordings.
Testing your mic before a meeting? The Mic Test shows your level without recording. To capture your screen with your voice, use the Screen Recorder.
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Tools that pair well with the Voice Recorder
- Webcam Recorder — Record video with sound from your webcam, take photos, choose your camera and resolution, and download the clips.
- Text to Speech — Paste text and listen to it read aloud — pick a voice and language, adjust speed and pitch, and follow each word as it is spoken.
- Audio Speed Changer — Make audio faster or slower — 0.5× to 2× — and choose whether the pitch changes with it (chipmunk / slowed effect) or stays the same (for lectures and practice).
- Reverse Audio — Play any sound backwards: choose an audio file or record your voice, hear it reversed instantly and download it as WAV.
Frequently asked questions
Is my recording uploaded?
No. Recording happens in your browser and the files stay on your device until you download them.
What format are recordings saved in?
WebM (Opus) by default — Safari records MP4 / AAC instead — and you can download any recording as WAV, which plays everywhere.
Why can’t I record?
Allow microphone access when the browser asks. If you blocked it, click the lock icon in the address bar and allow the microphone, then reload.
Can I install Voice Recorder as a web app and use it offline?
Yes. Voice Recorder is an installable web app (PWA) — installed from your browser, not downloaded from an app store. Click Install app at the top of this page in Chrome or Edge (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) or on Android, use Share → Add to Home Screen on iPhone and iPad, or File → Add to Dock in Safari 17+ on a Mac. It then opens in its own window with its own icon, and because it runs entirely in your browser it keeps working offline. Firefox on desktop can’t install web apps. How installing works.