Audio recorder Chrome extension: record mic, tab audio, or both
A voice recorder Chrome extension that captures your microphone, tab audio, or both. Trim the recording, then export as MP3 or WAV. All from a clean side panel. Works in Chrome and Edge.
Everything you need to record audio in Chrome
A full-featured audio recorder that lives in your browser, from microphone to tab audio.
Microphone
Pick any connected mic and hit record. That's it.
Tab Audio
Grab the sound from any tab. Meetings, YouTube, podcasts, whatever.
Mic + Tab
Both sources at once, mixed into a single file.
Trim Editor
Cut the dead air at the start and end before you save. Waveform included.
MP3 & WAV
MP3 at 128-320 kbps or lossless WAV. Your call.
Side Panel
Opens next to your tab so you never leave what you're doing.
Dark Mode
One click toggle. Looks good late at night.
100% Private
No accounts, no uploads. Everything stays in your browser.
How to record audio in Chrome
Install the extension
Add it to Chrome or Edge from their extension stores. It's free.
Open the side panel
Click the extension icon to open the recorder in the side panel.
Record & export
Choose your source, hit record, trim if needed, and download as MP3 or WAV.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Chrome extension to record audio?
Yes. This is a free Chrome extension that records audio right in your browser. Install it from the Chrome Web Store (it also works in Microsoft Edge), open the side panel, choose your source, and hit record.
How do I record audio in Chrome?
Add the extension to Chrome, click its icon to open the recorder in the side panel, pick a source (microphone, tab audio, or both), and press record. When you stop, you can trim the start and end, then download the file as MP3 or WAV.
Does it record tab audio and the microphone?
Yes. You can record your microphone, capture the sound from any browser tab (meetings, YouTube, podcasts), or record both sources at once mixed into a single file.
Is the voice recorder extension free?
Yes, it is completely free. There are no accounts and no uploads. All recording and trimming happens locally in your browser, so your audio stays on your device.
Where do I install the audio recorder extension?
Install it from the Chrome Web Store or, if you use Edge, from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. Both listings are free.
How is this different from Chrome Audio Capture?
Chrome Audio Capture records tab audio only. This extension also records the microphone, or the microphone and a tab together, and has a trim editor. See the Chrome Audio Capture comparison.
Looking for something more than a recorder? Our SendMyVoice voice-notes extension is a separate tool: it transcribes your voice notes with AI and sends them straight to Notion, Google Docs, Sheets, or email.
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Ready to record?
Install the free extension for Chrome or Edge and start capturing audio in seconds.