Free Online Screen Recorder: No Watermark, No Upload, No Time Limit
Record your screen, a window or a browser tab right in your browser, with your microphone or system audio. Save an MP4 or WebM straight to a folder on your PC. Your recording is never uploaded. No sign-up, no install.
- No watermark
- No upload
- No time limit
- Mic and system audio
How do I record my screen online for free?
Open the recorder above, choose your quality, click Start recording and pick a screen, window or tab. Add your microphone or tab audio if you need sound. Click Stop and save, and the video goes to the folder you chose or to your downloads. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, there is no watermark and no time limit.
- Price
- Free, no credits and no watermark
- Account required
- No
- Recording uploaded to a server
- No, processed locally in your browser
- Time limit
- None. Limited only by your disk space
- Output formats
- MP4 (H.264) where supported, otherwise WebM
- Quality options
- 720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps, 1080p 60 fps
- Auto zoom
- Smooth zoom-ins with click ripple, added after recording
- Audio
- Microphone, system or tab audio, or both mixed
- Best for
- Tutorials, meetings, demos, bug reports and gameplay
- Not suitable for
- Phones and tablets, and DRM-protected streaming video
- Works on
- Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on desktop
How to record your screen in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your settings
Pick quality, tick microphone or system audio if you need them, and in Chrome or Edge choose where to save the file.
- 2
Click Start recording
Select a screen, window or tab in the browser picker. If you want sound from a tab or the screen, tick Share audio.
- 3
Stop and save
Click Stop and save. The file is already in your chosen folder, or press Download to save it. Preview it right on the page.
Screen recorder FAQ
Quick answers about audio, saving, privacy, quality and supported devices.
How do I record my screen online for free?
Open the tool, pick your quality, click Start recording and choose a screen, window or tab. Click Stop and save when you finish. It is free, needs no account, adds no watermark and runs in your browser.
Is there a time limit or a watermark?
No. There is no watermark and no recording time limit. The practical limit is the free space on your disk and how long your browser tab stays open.
Does it upload my recording?
No. Capture and encoding happen inside your browser, and the file stays on your device. You can confirm this in your browser developer tools by watching the Network tab while you record.
Can I choose where the recording is saved?
Yes, in Chrome and Edge on desktop. Click Choose save location before you start, pick a folder and file name, and the video is written to that file while you record. In other browsers the recording is kept in memory and you press Download when you stop.
How do I record my screen with sound?
Tick System or tab audio and, in the browser picker, choose a tab or the entire screen and tick Share audio. Tick Microphone to add your voice. Both are mixed into one audio track.
Why is there no system audio in my recording?
System audio only works in Chrome and Edge, and only if you tick Share audio in the picker. On Windows you can share the entire screen or a tab. On Mac the browser can share tab audio but not the audio of the whole screen or a window.
Can I record a Zoom, Meet or Teams call?
You can record the meeting window or tab, plus your microphone. Tell the other people you are recording, and check your local laws and your organisation rules before you do.
Can I record the screen on my phone with this tool?
No. Phone and tablet browsers do not allow websites to record the screen. Use the screen recorder built into iPhone or Android, then use ToolDeck to trim or compress the file.
Why is my recording black?
Some apps and streaming services block screen capture to protect their content, so the recording shows a black picture. Hardware acceleration in some browsers can also cause this. Try recording a tab instead of a window, or turn off hardware acceleration in your browser settings.
Which format should I choose, MP4 or WebM?
Choose MP4 when it is offered, because it plays on almost every device and editing app. WebM is the fallback for browsers that cannot record MP4, such as Firefox. Both are standard video files.
How do I make recording smoother on a slow computer?
Use 720p at 30 fps, record a single window or tab, close other tabs and apps, and turn off the live preview. Saving straight to a folder in Chrome or Edge also keeps memory use low.
Will it slow down my games?
Any screen recording uses some resources. The browser uses your graphics hardware to encode where possible, which keeps the load lower. For games, use 1080p at 30 fps first and raise the settings only if your PC handles it.
How long can I record?
As long as you have disk space and your browser tab stays open. When you save to a folder, the video is written to disk as you go. Without it, the recording is kept in memory, so keep those sessions shorter.
Does it have an auto zoom effect on clicks?
Yes, as a step after recording. Websites cannot see your real mouse clicks in other windows, so the tool finds where the screen changes, such as menus opening, buttons being pressed and text appearing, and adds smooth zoom-ins there with a small click ripple. You can preview each zoom, move its focus point, change its timing or delete it, then export a new video. It is a suggestion tool, so some zooms may need adjusting.
How long does exporting the zoom video take?
The export plays the video once in real time while recording the zoomed result, so it takes about as long as the video. Keep the tab open and visible while it runs. Your original recording is not changed.
Can I pause the recording?
Yes. Click Pause to skip a part and Resume to continue. The paused time is not recorded and is not counted in the timer.
Is it free, and do I need to install anything?
It is free and needs no install, no extension and no account. It works in a current desktop browser.
Can I edit the recording?
Yes. Cut it with the Video Trimmer, reduce its size with the Video Compressor, or sharpen it with the Video Enhancer. All of them also run in your browser.
What this recorder can and cannot do
The recorder uses the screen capture and recording features built into your browser. That keeps it private and light, and it also sets some limits that depend on your browser and system. Check them before you start.
| Situation | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole screen, window or browser tab | Works well | Pick any of the three in the browser picker. A single window or tab is the lightest on your PC. |
| Microphone narration | Works well | Tick Microphone and allow access. Mic and system audio are mixed into one track. |
| System or tab audio | Works, with caveats | Chrome and Edge only. Choose a tab, or the entire screen on Windows, and tick Share audio in the picker. Mac cannot share system audio when you record a screen or window. |
| Saving to a chosen folder | Works, with caveats | Chrome and Edge on desktop can write straight to the file you pick. Other browsers keep the recording in memory and offer a Download button. |
| Auto zoom on clicks | Works, with caveats | Zoom points are found from screen changes, not from real mouse clicks, because browsers cannot see clicks outside the page. Review them before you export. |
| Streaming apps and DRM video | Often a black picture | Netflix, Disney+ and similar services block capture. This is done by the service, not by the recorder. |
| Phones and tablets | Not supported | Mobile browsers do not let websites record the screen. Use the recorder built into your phone. |
Tips for a smooth recording
Record one window or tab
Capturing a single window or tab is lighter than the whole screen and keeps notifications and other apps out of your video.
Start with 1080p at 30 fps
It is sharp for tutorials and meetings and easy on your PC. Use 60 fps only for games or fast animation, and 720p on an older computer.
Turn off the live preview
If you record a full screen, the preview shows itself inside itself. Switching it off also saves a little CPU.
Trim and shrink afterwards
Cut the start and end with the Video Trimmer, then shrink the file with the Video Compressor to share it faster.
ToolDeck vs other online screen recorders
Many online recorders add a watermark, cap the recording time or ask you to sign up, and some upload your video to their servers. ToolDeck records and saves on your device. The trade-off is that it needs a desktop browser.
| Feature | TToolDeck | Typical online recorders |
|---|---|---|
| Your recording is uploaded to a server | None | Varies by service |
| Watermark on the recording | None | Common on free plans |
| Recording time limit | None, only your disk space | Common on free plans |
| Account or sign-up needed | Yes | Varies by service |
| Install anything | None | Extension or app |
| Save straight to a folder you choose | Yes | Varies by service |
| Record on phones and tablets | No | Needs a mobile app |
| System audio on every setup | Chrome and Edge, tab or screen | Varies by service |
The right column is a general summary. Features, limits and pricing differ between services and can change.
What you get for free
Records in your browser
The browser captures the screen and its built-in encoder compresses the video on your device. No upload, no server queue and no app to install.
Save to a folder you choose
In Chrome and Edge, pick the folder and file name first. Video is written to that file as you record, so long sessions do not fill your memory.
Light on your PC
The browser uses your graphics hardware to encode where it can. Choose 720p for older PCs, turn off the live preview and record a single window to save more CPU.
Mic and system audio
Record narration, the sound of a tab, or both at once. The two sources are mixed into one clean audio track.
No watermark, no time limit
The recording is yours, with nothing added on top. It runs as long as you have disk space and your browser tab stays open.
Auto zoom effect
After you record, the tool finds where the screen changes and adds smooth zoom-ins with a small click ripple. Review each zoom, move or delete any, then export.
Pause, resume and countdown
Pause to skip a mistake, resume when ready, and use the 3 second countdown to get your windows in place before recording starts.
Record responsibly
Tell people before you record a call or meeting, and follow the laws and rules that apply to you. Do not record content you are not allowed to copy, and check the terms of any service you capture. You are responsible for how you use your recordings.
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Your recording never leaves your device
There is no upload step and no account. Your browser captures and encodes the video on your computer, so there is no server copy to store, leak or delete later. You can confirm this in your browser's Network tab while you record. Read how we keep it private.