Free Audio Tool

Record audio from a Chrome tab

Capture audio playing in a Chrome or Edge tab without installing an extension. Record browser tab audio from webinars, videos, online lessons, demos, or playback that you need to review or transcribe.

Record audio from a browser tabWorks in Chrome and Edge screen sharing flowsCapture webinars, lessons, and browser playbackPreview and download the recording
Free browser tool

Tab Audio Recorder

Runs locally in browser
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Tab audio recording

Next step

Transcribe the recording when you need notes

Start free, upload the downloaded recording, and get searchable text, speaker labels, timestamps, summaries, action items, and document exports.

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Record audio from a browser tab

Use the Tab Audio Recorder to capture sound from another Chrome or Edge tab. It is useful for searches like record audio from Chrome tab, record audio from tab, record tab audio, and capture tab audio for your own workflow.

Save tab audio for transcription

Download the captured tab audio and transcribe it when you need searchable notes, quotes, summaries, subtitles, or a document export.

No extension required

The recorder uses your browser permission flow. Select the tab you want to capture, make sure tab audio sharing is enabled, then start recording.

How it works

How to use the Tab Audio Recorder

  1. Open the browser tab that has the audio you want to record.
  2. Start the recorder and select that tab in the browser picker.
  3. Enable tab audio sharing when prompted.
  4. Stop, preview, and download the captured audio.
FAQ

Tab Audio Recorder questions

Can I record Chrome tab audio for free?

Yes. In supported browsers, select the tab you want to capture, record the tab audio, and download the result for free.

How do I record audio from a Chrome tab?

Open the source in a Chrome tab, start the recorder, select that tab in the picker, enable tab audio sharing, then stop and download the recording.

Why can I not hear audio in the recording?

Make sure you selected the correct tab and enabled audio sharing in the browser picker. Some browsers or protected media sources may block capture.

Can I record YouTube or streaming audio?

The recorder can capture tab audio when the browser allows it, but you are responsible for only recording content you have permission to record.

Can I include my microphone too?

Use the Tab + Microphone Recorder when you need both browser audio and your microphone in the same recording.