// RECORD YOUR CAMERA · 720p · FREE · NO INSTALL
Recording video from your webcam should be as simple as opening a web page and clicking a button. This webcam recorder does exactly that, using the getUserMedia API built into every modern browser. There is no software to download, no extension to install, and no account to create. Your camera feed stays entirely within your browser and is never sent to any server.
The tool captures video at 720p resolution with audio from your microphone. A mirrored live preview shows you exactly what the camera sees while recording. When you stop, the video is assembled locally into a WebM file and presented for instant download. Whether you are recording a quick video message, a self-tape audition, or a webcam test before a video call, the process takes seconds from open to download.
Step 1: Click "Start Webcam Recording." Your browser asks for permission to access your camera and microphone. Grant both to proceed.
Step 2: A mirrored live preview appears showing your camera feed. Recording begins immediately after permission is granted. The timer counts up so you know how long you have been recording.
Step 3: Speak, present, or perform. The recording captures both video from your camera and audio from your microphone in a single stream.
Step 4: Click Stop. The live preview closes, the camera turns off, and the recorded video appears in the playback panel. Click Download to save it as a WebM file.
Video messages are more personal than text. Record a quick webcam video to send feedback to a colleague, a thank-you to a client, or a personal update to someone who prefers watching over reading.
Self-tape auditions for acting, voice-over work, or content creator applications often require a simple webcam recording. This tool gives you a clean output without watermarks or branding that would look unprofessional in a submission.
Testing your camera and microphone before an important video call. Record a short clip, play it back, and verify that your lighting, framing, and audio quality are acceptable before joining the meeting.
Most webcam recording tools are either desktop apps that need installation (Cheese, Photo Booth) or cloud services that upload your video. This tool is neither. It runs as a web page, captures locally, and hands you the file. No upload, no processing queue, no subscription.
The live mirror preview shows you exactly what will be recorded, so you can adjust your position, lighting, and framing before committing to a take. The output is WebM with VP9 video and Opus audio, which balances quality and file size well for web sharing.