Free Screen Capture

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Screen capture used to mean taking a static screenshot. Today, it means recording a video of whatever is happening on your screen, with audio, and downloading it in seconds. This free screen capture tool does exactly that, entirely inside your browser. No software to install, no account to create, and no watermark on the output.

The tool captures your screen as a video using the getDisplayMedia API. You can record your full display, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. If you enable the microphone toggle, your voice is mixed into the recording for narration. The output is a WebM file that downloads to your device the moment you stop recording. Every step happens locally, with no data sent to any server.

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Screen recording via getDisplayMedia is not supported in Safari on iOS/macOS. Please use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on desktop.
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How free screen capture works

Step 1: Choose what to capture. When you click Start, your browser presents a dialog with three options: your entire screen (including all windows and the taskbar), a specific application window, or a single browser tab.

Step 2: Optionally add your voice. Enable the microphone toggle to mix narration into the capture. This is handled by the Web Audio API, which merges your mic input with the screen audio into one track.

Step 3: Record for as long as you need. The timer shows your recording duration in real time. There is no imposed time limit.

Step 4: Stop and download. Click the Stop button, preview your capture in the built-in player, and download the WebM file with one click. The file is ready to share, upload, or convert.

When to capture your screen

Documenting a process for future reference. Whether it is a complex Excel workflow, a multi-step configuration in a web app, or a series of system settings, a screen capture preserves every click and keystroke as a video you can replay later.

Creating evidence of an issue. When reporting a bug to a developer or an issue to customer support, a screen capture is more convincing and more informative than a written description. It shows exactly what happened, in order.

Archiving web content before it changes. Websites update and pages disappear. A screen capture of a live page preserves its state at a specific moment, including animations, interactive elements, and dynamic content that a static screenshot would miss.

Why this screen capture tool is different

Most free screen capture tools are actually trial versions of paid software. They restrict resolution, limit recording time, or stamp your output with a logo. This tool has none of those restrictions because it has no paid tier. The free version is the only version.

Privacy is another difference. Cloud-based capture tools upload your recording to their servers for processing. This tool processes everything in your browser. Your screen content stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between screen capture and screenshot?
A screenshot is a single static image of your screen at one moment. Screen capture records a video of your screen over time, capturing motion, interactions, and audio. This tool does screen capture (video recording), not screenshots.
Can I capture just one window instead of my whole screen?
Yes. When you click Start, the browser dialog offers three choices: entire screen, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. Pick the window option and select the one you want to capture.
Is the capture resolution the same as my screen?
By default, the capture matches your display resolution. Some browsers may scale it based on the quality setting. High quality (2.5 Mbps) preserves the most detail.
Can I capture scrolling content?
The capture records whatever is visible on your screen in real time. If you scroll during the recording, the scrolling motion is captured. However, this is not the same as a "scrolling screenshot" that stitches an entire long page into one image.
Does screen capture work on Linux?
Yes. Chrome and Firefox on Linux support getDisplayMedia. On Wayland display servers, you may see a system-level permissions dialog. On X11, the screen picker works without additional permissions.
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