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Voice Recorder

Record your voice from the microphone and download it as MP3 — free, no install, nothing uploaded

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100% private. Your file is processed locally in your browser with WebAssembly — it is never uploaded to a server, stored, or seen by anyone.

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Voice Recorder is an online dictaphone: press Start, speak, press Stop and download the take as an MP3 that plays anywhere — or keep the original WebM/OGG Opus file. A live level meter shows that the microphone is picking you up, and there is no time limit beyond your device's storage.

Recording uses your browser's MediaRecorder API and the MP3 conversion runs locally with ffmpeg.wasm, so the audio never leaves your device — no upload, no account, no watermark or voice tag. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS in any modern browser, which makes it handy for voice notes, memos, interviews, podcast drafts and voice-overs for video.

Why use this tool

MP3 in the browser

Converted locally with ffmpeg.wasm — plays on any phone or player.

Live level meter

See at a glance that the microphone works.

No limits

No time cap, no account, no watermark or voice tag.

Private

Nothing is uploaded; the recording exists only on your device.

How to use the Voice Recorder

  1. Allow the microphone

    Click Start recording and allow microphone access when the browser asks.

  2. Record

    Speak; the level bar confirms the mic is picking you up. Click Stop when done.

  3. Listen and download

    Play the take back, then download it as MP3 or as the original file.

Popular use cases

  • Quick voice memos and reminders on a laptop.
  • Recording a voice-over to put on a video.
  • Capturing an interview or lecture with a laptop microphone.
  • Drafting a podcast segment without installing software.

Frequently asked questions

Is the recorder free and private?
Yes. It is free with no signup. Audio is captured and converted entirely in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Why does the browser ask for microphone permission?
The page cannot hear you without it. Allow access once; you can revoke it at any time in the browser's site settings.
How long can I record?
There is no limit set by the tool. Practical limits come from your device memory — hours of speech are fine.
What formats can I download?
MP3 (converted in-browser, 190 kbps VBR) for universal playback, or the original Opus recording in WebM or OGG, which is smaller and lossless relative to the capture.
Can I choose which microphone to use?
The browser uses the default input device. Change it in your system sound settings (or the Mic Test tool shows which device is active) before recording.
Why is the recording quiet or noisy?
Move closer to the microphone, check the input level in system settings and avoid fans or open windows. You can boost a quiet take afterwards with the Increase Video Volume tool (it accepts audio too).
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari on iOS 14.5+ and in Chrome on Android. On iOS the original file is M4A/AAC; the MP3 download works the same way.