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Voice Recorder

Record audio from your microphone and download it.

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Recordings stay on your device until you download them.

When to use it

The voice recorder records audio from your microphone straight in your browser, with no app to install. Use it for voice memos and reminders, practising a speech or interview answers, recording a quick podcast clip or voice-over, capturing a lecture or meeting (with permission), or sending a message to someone who prefers listening to reading.

How to record your voice

  1. Press Start recording and allow microphone access when your browser asks.
  2. Speak. The waveform moves with your voice and the timer counts up.
  3. Press Pause to take a break and Resume to carry on in the same recording.
  4. Press Stop and save. The recording appears under Your recordings with a player, its length and size.
  5. Listen back, then press Download to save it. Use the bin button to delete a take you don’t want.

Each recording is named with the date and time, such as recording-2026-11-12-174512.webm.

A worked example

You’re preparing a two-minute talk for a job interview. Record a first attempt, play it back, and notice you rushed the opening and said “um” often. Record a second take, pausing between sections to check your notes. The second version runs 1:58. Download it and listen again on your walk to the interview to settle your nerves.

Tips for clear recordings

  • Get close to the microphone: about 15 to 30 cm for a laptop or phone.
  • Choose a quiet, soft room. Curtains, carpets and furniture reduce echo; empty rooms sound hollow.
  • Turn off fans, notifications and music before you start.
  • Use a headset or plug-in microphone for noticeably better quality.
  • Do a 5-second test first and play it back before recording something long.
  • Rename files after downloading, for example “interview-answer-take-2”, so you can find the best take later.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting to download. Recordings aren’t saved when you close the tab.
  • Recording others without permission. In many places, recording a conversation needs everyone’s consent.
  • Holding the phone too far away, which picks up more room noise than voice.
  • Letting the phone lock during long recordings, which can stop the microphone.

Private by design

Your audio never leaves your device unless you choose to download and share it.

Trim the start and end with Cut Audio, convert the file with the MP3 Converter, or turn speech into text with Speech to Text.

Frequently asked questions

What format are recordings saved in?

It depends on your browser. Chrome, Edge and Firefox save WebM audio; Safari saves M4A. Both play on modern devices. If you need MP3, open the file in the MP3 Converter.

Are my recordings uploaded?

No. Recordings are kept in your browser's memory until you download them, and they're gone when you close or reload the page. Download anything you want to keep.

Is there a time limit?

There's no set limit. Audio is about 1 MB per minute, so an hour-long recording is around 60 MB. Very long recordings on phones may be interrupted if the phone locks; keep the screen on.

Can I pause and continue?

Yes. Press Pause during recording and Resume to continue in the same file. The timer only counts recorded time.

Why is my recording silent?

The wrong microphone may be selected, or the browser was blocked from using it. Check the permission icon in the address bar, and test your microphone with the Mic and Webcam Test.

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