Free Tool
Free Online Voice Recorder
Record audio straight from your browser — no signup, no install. Play it back, download it, done.
Private by design — recordings never leave your browser.
Record your voice online, free
This free online voice recorder captures audio directly from your microphone using your browser's built-in recording capability. Press the record button, grant microphone access, and speak — the elapsed timer shows how long you've been recording. When you stop, you can play the recording back immediately, download it as an audio file, or scrap it and record again.
It's ideal for rehearsing presentations and hearing how you actually sound, practising speaking in a new language, capturing quick voice notes and ideas, or recording draft narration before committing to a full take. Because everything runs locally in your browser, there's nothing to install and your audio never leaves your device.
Need more than a simple recorder? If you want meeting transcription, editable AI notes and coaching feedback on your calls, try the Shiken Meeting Recorder.
Frequently asked questions
Is this voice recorder really free?
Yes. The recorder is completely free with no signup, no install and no time limits imposed by us. It runs entirely in your browser using your device microphone.
Where are my recordings stored?
Nowhere but your own device. The recorder uses your browser's built-in MediaRecorder API, so audio is captured and played back locally. Nothing is uploaded to our servers — if you close the tab without downloading, the recording is gone.
What format does the recording download in?
Recordings download as a .webm audio file, which plays in modern browsers and media players like VLC. If you need MP3 or WAV, you can convert the file with any free audio converter.
Why is the recorder asking for microphone permission?
Your browser requires explicit permission before any website can access your microphone. We only request access when you press the record button, and the microphone is released as soon as you stop recording.
Want AI notes from every conversation?
Shiken records your meetings, transcribes them, and turns them into editable notes, coaching feedback and follow-ups.