Instant Tab Recorder

Blazingly simple tab recorder.

Record any Chrome tab instantly — video, audio, or both — with a single click. Instant Tab Recorder is a privacy-first, open-source screen recorder built for simplicity. No account, no cloud upload, no internet connection needed. All recording and processing happens entirely on your device. Use cases: - Record web-based meetings and presentations for later review - Create tutorials and how-to videos from web apps - Save streaming content for personal use - Capture audio from web-based music or podcasts for personal use - Record bug reproductions for development teams * Please ensure your use complies with applicable laws and the terms of service of the content you are recording. Features: ⏺️ Instant Recording Start recording any tab with one click, right-click context menu, or keyboard shortcut. Supports video with audio, video only, or audio only. Pause, resume, and stop anytime. ✨ Local AI Transcription & Summarization Automatically transcribe and summarize recordings using on-device AI powered by WebGPU. Fast, accurate, and runs completely locally without sending any data to external servers or APIs. 🔒 Privacy First & Offline No personal data collected. Recordings are stored locally using the browser's Origin Private File System and never leave your device. Works completely offline without an internet connection. 🎤 Microphone & Audio Separation Add microphone audio with adjustable gain. Optionally save tab audio and mic audio as separate files — perfect for transcription and post-processing. 🎞️ Cropping & Window Resize Crop a specific area of the tab or resize the browser window to a target dimension before recording. Preview the crop region in real time. ⏱️ Recording Timer Set a timer to auto-stop recording after a specified duration. Great for scheduled captures, webinars, and hands-free workflows. Open source — view the full source code: https://github.com/ww24/instant-tab-recorder --- # Release Notes v1.9.0 ## ✨ New Features ### AI-Powered Transcription Summarization (Experimental) * Added an experimental on-device transcription summarization feature powered by the Gemma 4 E2B model * Audio and transcription text are processed entirely locally within the browser, ensuring your data never leaves your device * Can be enabled from the "Experimental" section on the settings page * Requires a one-time model data download (~3.1 GB) ### Enhanced Microphone Settings & Input Level Meter * Added a real-time audio input level meter, making it easier to select and verify the correct input device * Added toggles to individually enable or disable Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Auto Gain Control (AGC) * Provides flexibility for specialized use cases, such as disabling noise suppression or echo cancellation for loopback audio or musical instruments ## 🔧 Other Improvements ### Supported Codec Detection & Additional Bitrate Presets * Improved codec selection by detecting supported video and audio codecs in advance and only allowing selection of compatible codecs, reducing the risk of errors when starting a recording * Added "Very High" and "Very Low" bitrate presets for both video and audio, allowing for finer control over quality and file size ### Progress Dialog for Bulk Downloads & Transcription Export Support * Added a progress dialog when downloading recording files in bulk, displaying completed file count and transfer progress, along with the ability to cancel the download * Bulk downloads now include transcriptions and summaries when they have been generated ### WebGPU Compatibility Checks & Model Cache Improvements * Added pre-validation of WebGPU and `shader-f16` support when enabling transcription, displaying appropriate error messages in unsupported environments * Enhanced model cache integrity checks, providing proper error handling and re-download guidance if files are missing or corrupted