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Record audio

Record your microphone locally as a WebM audio file - right in the browser, no software install, no upload.

Running locally on your device ...

Your browser will now ask for access to your microphone.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser - your file never leaves your device. How this is verifiable

No upload100% local
Your content stays with youno third-party access
Hosted in GermanyGlobal Content Delivery
Independently auditedTLS A+ · HTTP headers A+

A quick voice memo capturing an idea on the go, a raw podcast take, a short announcement for a team video: this tool records your microphone, with no software to install and no account. It uses the recording interfaces modern browsers already ship (getUserMedia + MediaRecorder) - no extension, no plugin, no upfront download.

Clicking "Start recording" makes your OWN browser - through its own trusted dialog - ask whether this page may access your microphone and (if you have more than one) which. This page never sees that dialog and cannot bypass it - the decision is the browser's and yours. Declining the prompt is a normal, expected outcome - not an error, just a message with the option to try again.

Recording runs entirely locally: every audio chunk lands directly in your browser's own memory, never on a foreign server. When you stop the recording, the tool assembles the chunks into a WebM file (Opus audio) you download directly and can preview beforehand.

Specifications

Specifications
Output formatWebM
Batch processingNo
ProcessingLocally in your browser (JavaScript)
File uploadNone

In 3 steps

  1. Click "Start recording".
  2. Allow microphone access in the browser dialog.
  3. Stop the recording and download the WebM file.

Limitations: Output format is WebM (Opus audio) - no direct MP3/WAV export from this tool (use the sibling converters for that). Needs a modern browser with MediaRecorder + microphone access (recent Chrome, Edge or Firefox); if either interface is missing, the tool says so honestly instead of producing an empty recording. The recorded file stays in the tab's memory until downloaded - switching or closing the tab before downloading discards it. No trimming, no automatic level control - a plain raw capture of your microphone as your operating system delivers it.

FAQ

Is my recording uploaded?

No. The whole recording stays locally in your browser's memory until you download it - it never leaves your device.

What happens if I decline microphone access?

Nothing bad - the tool shows a calm message with the option to try again. It is not an error, just a normal decision.

Which file format comes out?

WebM with Opus audio - the format MediaRecorder natively supports in common browsers.

Can I convert the WebM file to MP3 or WAV?

Yes - dedicated sibling tools cover format conversion, noise removal and transcription.

Do I need an account or a subscription?

No. No signup, no subscription, no time limit other than your tab's memory.

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