Voice recorder
Record your voice right in your browser, with a live waveform. The audio stays on your device.
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How to use Voice recorder
Enter your figures
Fill in Microphone. Values you change are used straight away, with no submit button.
Read the results
The totals and the breakdown below them update as soon as a value changes.
Keep a copy
Press Download recording, Don to save or share the result.
What this tool does
Record from your microphone in the browser
Recording uses your device's microphone directly through the browser, so there is nothing to install and no app permissions to manage.
Live waveform and timer
The waveform moves as you speak and a timer runs alongside it, so you can see the level is right rather than finding out afterwards.
Pause and resume
Pause and resume within one recording, which is what you need for a take with a break in the middle.
Save as the original file, MP3 or WAV
Save the original file, or convert to MP3 for size or WAV for an uncompressed master, depending on what happens to it next.
Nothing uploaded, no sign-up
The audio is captured and encoded on your device. Nothing is uploaded and there is no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Is my microphone audio sent anywhere?
No. The recording is captured and saved entirely on your device inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server, and the audio never leaves your computer or phone.
Why does it ask for microphone permission?
Your browser needs your permission to use the microphone. Recording only starts after you allow it, and you can stop and revoke access at any time. The audio is only ever used to make your recording on your device.
What format is my recording?
Most browsers record as WebM or OGG using the Opus codec, and Safari records as M4A. You can keep that original file, or convert your recording to MP3 or WAV before downloading, all on your device.
Can I pause and continue a recording?
Yes. Use the pause button to stop temporarily and resume to continue the same recording. When you are finished, press stop to get one file.
Is there a time limit?
There is no fixed limit, but long recordings use more memory because the whole recording is kept on your device until you save it. Very long sessions may slow down on a phone or older machine.
Why is there no sound or recording on my iPhone?
On iOS, recording must start from a tap, which is why you press the record button to begin. Make sure the browser has microphone permission in Settings, and that your device is not muted for recording.
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