Web Audio Recorder – Record Tab Audio to MP3, WAV & M4A

Record any tab’s audio and save it as MP3, WAV or M4A. Up to 60 min, smaller files, same quality. Free, private, no sign-up.

Web Audio Recorder is a free tab audio recorder for Chrome. Record sound from any browser tab and save it as MP3, WAV or M4A — no external software, no account, no uploads. Record streaming audio, podcasts, webinars, online lectures, internet radio and more, for up to 60 minutes per recording. Files are now smaller, with the same sound quality. 🆕 WHAT'S NEW ▸ Longer recordings — the maximum length is now 60 minutes (previously 20). ▸ New M4A format — in addition to MP3 and WAV. ▸ Smaller file size — the same audio quality in lighter files that are easier to store and share. ▸ Bug fixes and improvements based on your feedback. 🎙️ WHAT YOU CAN RECORD ▸ Podcasts & interviews — capture live shows and remote conversations playing in your browser. ▸ Lectures, webinars & online courses — save training sessions to listen to later. ▸ Music & internet radio — record streaming audio and sound effects from any tab. ▸ Tutorials & voice notes — save guides, demos and audio memos. 🔧 FEATURES ▸ Record audio from any tab — capture the sound playing in the active browser tab. ▸ 3 audio formats — MP3 (low / medium / high bitrate), lossless WAV, and compact M4A. ▸ High-quality audio — stereo preserved when available. ▸ Up to 60 minutes — set your own maximum recording duration. ▸ Mute the tab while recording — silence the tab for private sessions. ▸ Keyboard shortcuts — start with Shift + R, stop with Shift + S. ▸ Saved locally — files are stored on your device, never uploaded to a server. ▸ Lightweight — real-time recording with minimal CPU usage. 🚀 HOW TO RECORD AUDIO FROM A TAB 1. Install Web Audio Recorder from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Open the tab with the audio you want to record. 3. Click Record or press Shift + R. 4. Press Shift + S to stop, then download your MP3, WAV or M4A file. 💡 WHICH FORMAT SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? ▸ MP3 (high) — best for podcast publishing and sharing; works everywhere. ▸ WAV — lossless quality, ideal for archives and editing. ▸ M4A — compact files with good quality, great for lectures and long recordings. ⭐ WHY WEB AUDIO RECORDER? ✅ Simple, fast interface — record in one click. ✅ Free, with no ads and no sign-up. ✅ Privacy-first: everything stays on your computer. ✅ Light on resources, with no delays. ❓ FAQ Can I record audio from any website? You can record audio playing in a browser tab you have open. Are my recordings uploaded anywhere? No. Files are saved locally on your device. How long can I record? Up to 60 minutes per recording. Is it free? Yes. Install Web Audio Recorder and turn your browser into a simple, private audio recorder.