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Browser extension by A2Z Tools
RecordLocal
Unlimited screen recording that stays on your device.
Record a tab, window or screen with microphone and webcam, then trim and export WebM or GIF. Nothing is uploaded.
- Coming soon to the stores
- Free
- No account needed
- Version 1.0.0
Chrome Web StoreComing soon for Chrome
Microsoft Edge Add-onsComing soon for Edge
Firefox Add-onsComing soon for Firefox
We are preparing the store listings. The buttons switch on as soon as each store approves the extension; there are no unofficial downloads.
Screenshots
What RecordLocal does
RecordLocal is a screen recorder that never sends your video anywhere. Record a browser tab, a window, your whole screen or just your camera, add your microphone and a webcam bubble, and the recording is written straight into your browser's local storage as you go.
When you stop, the recording is ready in your library: play it back, rename it, cut it down to the part you need, download a WebM, or turn a few seconds into an animated GIF for a bug report or a chat. There is no account, no watermark, and no time limit other than your free disk space.
Because it relies on the browser's own screen-sharing dialog, RecordLocal cannot see anything until you choose it, and capture ends the moment you press Stop or the browser's "Stop sharing" button.
Key features
- Record a browser tab, a window or your whole screen, or the camera alone
- Microphone and tab/system audio mixed together (where the browser allows audio capture)
- Webcam bubble composited into the corner of the recording
- Countdown, pause/resume, live timer and a REC badge on the toolbar button
- Saved to your device every second - a closed tab or crash keeps what was recorded
- Library with playback, rename, delete and storage usage
- Trim to a new copy, download WebM, export short clips as animated GIF
- No account, no watermark, no upload, no time limit beyond your disk space
Keyboard shortcuts
- Open RecordLocal Alt Shift K
- Open the recorder Alt Shift R
Shortcuts can be changed in your browser's extension shortcut settings.
Privacy
Recordings are made and kept in this browser. RecordLocal has no servers, no account, no analytics and never uploads anything. Screen, camera and microphone are only used after you choose them in the browser's own permission dialogs.
What it can access
Only what you choose to share in the browser's screen-sharing dialog, plus your microphone and camera when you turn them on. RecordLocal cannot see anything before you pick it, and capture stops when you press Stop or the browser's "Stop sharing".
Where data is stored
Recordings (video chunks, thumbnails, names) in the extension's IndexedDB database on this device; preferences in storage.local.
Network requests
None. RecordLocal never contacts any server.
How long it is kept
Until you delete a recording or remove the extension (which deletes all recordings). Download recordings you want to keep.
No account, no analytics, no advertising, no selling or sharing of data, and no remotely hosted code.
Permissions and why they are needed
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Storage
Saves your recording preferences (source, microphone, webcam, countdown, quality) on this device.
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Unlimited storage
Screen recordings are large. This lets RecordLocal keep them in the browser's local database on your device without hitting the small default quota. Nothing is uploaded.
Browser compatibility
| Browser | Minimum version | Store |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome |
120 | Coming soon |
| Microsoft Edge |
120 | Coming soon |
| Mozilla Firefox |
140.0 | Coming soon |
Good to know
- Browsers do not let extensions highlight the mouse pointer or clicks in screen captures; RecordLocal can only ask for the pointer to be shown or hidden.
- Tab audio and whole-screen audio depend on the browser and OS: Chrome and Edge capture tab audio everywhere and screen audio on Windows/ChromeOS; Firefox does not offer tab or system audio to extensions.
- Recordings are WebM (VP9/VP8 + Opus). Some older video editors need a conversion to MP4.
- Trimming re-records the chosen range in real time (a 2-minute range takes 2 minutes) because WebM cannot be cut without re-encoding.
- GIF export is limited to 15 seconds and 225 frames to keep files usable.
- Recordings live in this browser profile and are deleted with the extension; download the ones you want to keep.
Frequently asked questions
Are my recordings uploaded anywhere?
No. RecordLocal has no servers. Recordings are saved in your browser on this device, and they only leave it if you download the file and share it yourself.
Is there a recording time limit?
No fixed limit. Recordings are saved every second to your disk, so the only limit is free space. A 1080p recording uses roughly 35 MB per minute.
Can I record system audio?
In Chrome and Edge you can record a tab's audio on every system, and whole-screen audio on Windows and ChromeOS. Firefox does not offer tab or system audio to extensions, so record your microphone there.
What format are the recordings?
WebM video with VP9 or VP8 and Opus audio, which plays in every modern browser and most players. Short clips can also be exported as animated GIFs.
What happens if I close the tab while recording?
Everything recorded up to that moment has already been saved. Next time you open RecordLocal it appears in the library marked "Recovered".
Changelog
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Version 1.0.0
- Initial release: tab/window/screen/camera recording, microphone and tab audio mixing, webcam bubble, countdown, pause, crash-safe local library, trim, WebM download and GIF export
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Questions, bugs or ideas for RecordLocal? Contact the A2Z Tools team.