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Audio Recorder Record audio from your microphone directly in the browser.

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Audio Recorder

Record audio from your microphone directly in the browser.

1

Allow Microphone

Click Record and allow microphone access when prompted.

2

Record

Speak or play audio — the recorder captures everything from your mic.

3

Download

Stop recording and download your audio file.

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What Is Audio Recorder?

The Audio Recorder captures audio from your microphone directly in the browser. Click to start recording, speak or play audio, and download the result. The recorder uses the MediaRecorder API with real-time waveform visualization showing your audio levels as you record. Perfect for quick voice memos, sound captures, meeting notes, or any situation where you need to record audio without installing software. The recorded audio is saved as a high-quality audio file. Everything stays in your browser — recordings are never uploaded.

Why Use Audio Recorder?

  • No software installation — record directly in your browser
  • Real-time waveform visualization during recording
  • Download recordings in standard audio formats
  • Completely private — recordings stay on your device

Common Use Cases

Voice Memos

Quickly record voice notes, reminders, and ideas.

Meeting Notes

Record meeting audio for later reference.

Sound Capture

Capture sounds from your environment for projects.

Voiceover

Record voiceovers for videos, presentations, and tutorials.

Technical Guide

The recorder uses navigator.mediaDevices.getUserMedia() to access the microphone with audio constraints. The audio stream is connected to a MediaRecorder instance configured with a supported MIME type (audio/webm;codecs=opus is preferred for quality and compression). During recording, the dataavailable event collects Blob chunks that are assembled into the final recording. Simultaneously, an AnalyserNode connected to the audio stream provides real-time amplitude data for the waveform visualization, rendered on a canvas using requestAnimationFrame(). The recording timer tracks elapsed time. On stop, the chunks are assembled into a complete Blob and offered for download. For WAV output, the audio stream is also captured via a ScriptProcessorNode or AudioWorklet to collect raw PCM samples.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Use a dedicated microphone for better quality recordings
  • 2
    Keep the microphone at a consistent distance for even levels
  • 3
    Record in a quiet environment to minimize background noise
  • 4
    Close other tabs using your microphone before recording

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What microphone does it use?
The recorder uses whatever microphone your browser has access to — built-in laptop mic, USB microphone, or headset mic.
Q What format is the recording?
Recordings are saved in WebM/Opus format (or WAV for maximum compatibility), depending on browser support.
Q Is there a recording time limit?
There's no built-in limit, but very long recordings are limited by your device's available memory.
Q Are recordings saved to the cloud?
No. Recordings stay in your browser until you download them. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Q Can I record system audio?
Browser security only allows microphone recording. System audio capture requires native desktop applications.

About This Tool

Audio Recorder is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.