FreeHow the voice recorder works
Your browser records straight from the microphone you allow, and the bar shows your level while you speak. When you stop, the recording appears in the list below with a player and a download button. You can make as many takes as you like and compare them side by side, which is handy before a call, a podcast or a presentation.
Downloads are saved in the format your browser records natively: usually WebM or Ogg in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and MP4 audio in Safari. Most media players open all of these.
Getting a better recording
- Keep the bar in the middle. If it hits the end often, move back from the microphone; if it barely moves, move closer.
- Pick a quiet room with soft furnishings. Bare walls make your voice sound echoey.
- Stay at a steady distance of about a hand's width from a headset mic, or an arm's length from a laptop.
- Choose the right microphone in your system's sound settings if you have more than one.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a time limit?
No fixed limit. Very long recordings use more of your device's memory until you download or delete them.
Why does my voice sound different on the recording?
You normally hear your own voice partly through the bones of your head, which adds bass. Recordings capture only what travels through the air, which is how everyone else hears you.
Can I convert the recording to MP3?
Not on this page yet. Any free audio converter can turn the downloaded file into MP3.