Online voice recorder
Start recording with one click. Watch your voice on the level meter, listen back and download in the format you want. Turning your recording into text or cloning your voice is one step away.
Free · no sign-up · your file is processed in your browser and never sent to a server
How to use
- Start recordingClick "Start recording" and allow microphone access when the browser asks. If you have several mics, pick one from the list.
- SpeakKeep the level meter in the green zone; if it hits red, move back from the mic a little. Pause and resume whenever you need.
- Listen and downloadPlay back the recording, name the file and download it as WAV, MP3 or in its original format.
Which format should I download?
| Format | When | Size |
|---|---|---|
| WAV | Editing, voice cloning samples, highest quality | Large (uncompressed) |
| MP3 | Sharing, email, playback on any device | Small |
| WebM / M4A | The original file your browser recorded; fastest download | Small |
For a clean recording
- Keep about a hand's width between the mic and your mouth; it reduces breath noise.
- A room with soft furnishings (carpet, curtains, a wardrobe) reduces echo.
- "Browser audio enhancements" suppress echo and noise; turn them off when recording music or a voice cloning sample.
- If the level meter reaches red, the audio is clipping and your voice will sound distorted.
When you're done, you can turn your recording into text with audio to text or use it as a sample for a voice cloning trial.
Common questions
Is my recording sent to a server?
No. Audio is recorded and turned into a file in your browser; it goes nowhere unless you upload it to a tool yourself.
Is there a recording time limit?
The tool sets no time limit. Very long recordings can fill up browser memory; we suggest recording anything over an hour in parts.
How is the MP3 created?
When the recording ends, it's encoded to MP3 (128 kbps) in your browser. No internet connection is needed.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, it works in current mobile browsers. On iPhone, Safari stores the recording as M4A; WAV and MP3 downloads are still available.
My microphone doesn't show up. What should I do?
Check your browser's microphone permission and your operating system's privacy settings. The mic test shows where the problem is.
Related tools
- Mic testTest your mic: level, frequency, record-and-play, permission help.
- Audio to text converterTurn a recording into a timestamped transcript with speakers.
- Clone your own voiceSee the consent steps, record a sample in your browser and play it back.
- Online dictation: type with your voiceType with your voice: live dictation in the browser, with punctuation commands.
- MP3 cutter and audio trimmerSelect any part of an audio file on the waveform and cut it out.
Move to the studio for more.
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