Instant Tab Recorder

Blazingly simple tab recorder.

Add to Chrome

Meetings & Calls

Record audio with AI notes & summary.

Demos & Bug Reports

Share screen & mic in one click.

Webinars & Learning

Auto-stop with timer for easy capture.

Features

Instant Recording

Start recording any Chrome tab instantly with a single click, context menu, or keyboard shortcut.

AI Transcription & Summary

Automatically transcribe and summarize audio using on-device local LLM and WebGPU. Fast, accurate, and completely private.

Privacy First & Offline

No internet connection required. All recording, audio processing, and AI inference happen locally on your device.

Microphone & Audio Separation

Add microphone audio to your recording. Optionally save tab and mic audio as separate files for transcription or post-processing.

Cropping & Window Resize

Crop a portion of the visible area or resize the browser window to a specific dimension before recording.

Recording Timer

Automatically stop recording after a specified duration. Perfect for scheduled captures, webinars, and hands-free workflows.

How to Use

1

Install the Extension

Add Instant Tab Recorder to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.

2

Click to Record

Click the extension icon, use the context menu, or press a keyboard shortcut to begin.

3

Save & Share

Stop the recording and download it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats and codecs are supported?

Supported container formats include WebM, MP4, OGG, ADTS (AAC), and FLAC. For video codecs, you can choose from VP8, VP9, AV1, H.264 (AVC), and H.265 (HEVC), while audio codecs include Opus, AAC, and FLAC. You can freely customize them in the settings to suit your workflow and playback environment (available codecs may vary depending on your device and browser).

Can I record audio playing on my PC?

Yes, if supported by your PC. Enable microphone recording in the settings and select a Loopback device (Stereo Mix on Windows, or BlackHole on macOS). In doing so, turn OFF noise suppression and echo cancellation.

If sound is playing in the tab being recorded, it will be recorded twice, so enabling "Mute recording tab" in the options is helpful.

Are recorded videos or AI transcription data sent to external servers?

Recorded video, transcription, and summary data are never sent to or stored on any external server. All recording, audio processing, and local AI transcription and summarization are performed entirely within your browser.

Do I need an API key or subscription for AI transcription and summarization?

No additional fees or API keys are required. However, your environment must support WebGPU, and a stable internet connection is required to download the necessary model data when enabling the feature.

Can I record multiple tabs simultaneously?

No, recording multiple tabs simultaneously is not supported. Only one tab can be recorded at a time. As an exception, you can record multiple tabs simultaneously on the same PC by using different Chrome profiles. Consider using separate profiles if needed.

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