Online Voice Recorder

How to use the Voice Recorder tool

1. Click “Start recording”Allow microphone access when your browser asks. The timer and level meter start moving.
2. RecordSpeak or play your instrument. Use Pause to take a break and Resume to continue in the same file.
3. Stop and listenClick Stop. Your recording appears in the list with a player so you can check it.
4. Save itChoose MP3 or WAV and click Save, or download the original recording.

Features

• One-click recordingNo sign-up, no app and no plugins. Works in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile.
• Pause and resumeRecord in several takes into one file.
• Input level meterCheck that your microphone works and you’re not too quiet or too loud.
• Choose your microphoneSwitch between built-in, USB or headset microphones, and turn noise reduction on or off.
• PrivateRecordings are kept in your browser’s memory and only saved when you download them.

What can you record?

• Voice memos, reminders and ideas.
• Voice-overs for videos, presentations and tutorials.
• Practice recordings for speeches, interviews, singing and language learning.
• Podcast drafts and audio messages.
• Instrument practice and song ideas (turn off noise reduction for music).

Tips for a clean recording

• Get close, but not too close: about a hand’s width from the microphone gives a clear, full sound.
• Watch the level meter: aim for the green-yellow area. If it hits red, move back or speak softer.
• Use a headset or USB mic for noticeably better quality than a laptop’s built-in microphone.
• Choose a quiet, soft room: curtains, carpets and furniture reduce echo.
• For music, untick “Noise & echo reduction”: it’s designed for speech and can make instruments sound unnatural.

Which format should I save?

Privacy

Your recording is captured and stored only in this browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server. Recordings disappear when you close or reload the page, so save the ones you want to keep. To trim the start or end of a recording, use the Audio Cutter. Want it as text instead? Try Speech to Text.

Microphone not working?

1. Click the lock or camera icon in the address bar and allow the microphone for this site.
2. Check that the right microphone is selected, both here and in your system settings.
3. Close other apps that may be using the microphone, such as video-call software.
4. On iPhone and iPad, use Safari or Chrome and make sure microphone access is enabled in Settings.

Frequently asked questions