Audio Recorder

About Audio Recorder

This online audio recorder lets you record audio directly from your microphone in your browser. No software installation needed. Perfect for creating voice memos, recording podcasts, music practice, interviews, or any audio content. Choose between WAV (lossless) or WebM (compressed) format and adjust quality settings. All recording happens locally for complete privacy.

What can I record with this tool?

Anything your microphone can capture: voice memos, podcasts, interviews, singing, musical instruments, lectures, meetings, audio notes, voiceovers, or any other sound.

What formats can I record in?

WAV (lossless, high quality, larger files) or WebM with Opus codec (compressed, good quality, smaller files). WAV is best for editing and professional use. WebM is great for quick recordings and sharing.

What do the sample rate options mean?

16 kHz: Low quality, voice only, smallest files. 22.05 kHz: Voice quality, good for podcasts. 44.1 kHz: CD quality, recommended for most uses. 48 kHz: Professional quality, best for music and production.

Do I need to install anything?

No! Everything works directly in your browser. Just allow microphone access when prompted and start recording.

Is my recording private?

Absolutely! All recording happens locally in your browser. Audio is never uploaded to any server. You have complete control over your recordings.

Can I pause and resume recording?

Yes! Click 'Pause' to temporarily stop recording, then 'Resume' to continue. This lets you take breaks without creating multiple files.

What does the volume meter show?

The volume meter shows your microphone input level in real-time. Green is good, yellow is getting loud, red means you might be clipping (too loud). Adjust your microphone position or system volume to stay mostly in the green zone.

Why can't I select my microphone?

You need to grant microphone permission first. After you click 'Start Recording' and allow access, refresh the page and your microphones will appear in the dropdown.

How long can I record?

There's no hard time limit, but very long recordings (over 30 minutes) may use significant memory. For long recordings, consider recording in segments and joining them later.

Can I record system audio (computer sounds)?

This tool records from your microphone. To record system audio, you need different methods depending on your OS (like Stereo Mix on Windows, or Soundflower on Mac).

What if my recording sounds bad?

Check: 1) Microphone is connected properly, 2) Correct microphone is selected, 3) Volume meter shows activity (not too quiet or loud), 4) Use higher sample rate (44.1 or 48 kHz), 5) Reduce background noise, 6) Position microphone correctly.

Can I edit the recording after?

This tool only records. For editing, download your recording and use our other audio tools (Audio Trimmer, Audio Fade, etc.) or import into an audio editor.