Online voice recorder
Free online voice recorder
Record audio right in your browser — pause and resume as you go, play it back, and download the file. No install, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your device.
100% local: recording and downloading happen entirely in your browser. Your audio is never sent to a server.
Record, pause, download
Press record and the tool captures audio from your microphone using the browser's built-in MediaRecorder. Pause when you need to think and resume without starting over. When you stop, you get an inline player to review the take and a one-click download so you can save it as an audio file and use it anywhere — voice notes, memos, audition clips, language practice, or a quick message.
Good for
- Quick voice memos and reminders
- Practising a talk, pitch, or pronunciation
- Recording feedback or audio messages to send
- Capturing an idea before it slips away
Private and offline-friendly
The recording is created and stored entirely in your browser. It is never streamed or uploaded to a server, and the download is generated locally from the audio in memory. The same care for your voice runs through Openbroca: it turns your speech into polished writing right where your cursor is, in any Mac app. See what Openbroca does.
Frequently asked questions
Is this voice recorder free?
Yes. Recording, playback, and download are all free, with no account and no time limit.
What audio format does it download?
It saves in the format your browser records natively — usually WebM (Opus), and M4A/MP4 in some browsers like Safari. The download's file extension matches automatically.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
No. The entire recording is captured and saved in your browser. Nothing is sent to us or any third party.
Can I pause and resume a recording?
Yes. Use Pause to stop temporarily and Resume to continue the same recording; the timer reflects only the recorded time.
Where is my recording after I reload?
It's gone. The audio lives only in the page's memory, so reloading or closing the tab clears it. Download it first if you want to keep it.
Which browsers are supported?
The latest Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari support in-browser recording. The page must be served over HTTPS to use the microphone.
More free tools
- Microphone test
- Mic test — record & playback
- Speech to text
- Text to speech
- Speaking speed (WPM) test
- Speech time calculator
- Background noise test
- Speaker & headphone test
See all free voice & audio tools, or learn what Openbroca does on your Mac.
From recordings to real dictation
Love recording in the browser? Openbroca turns your speech into polished writing in any Mac app — with talk-to-translate into 28 languages. Free to start on macOS 15 or later.
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