Chrome Audio Capture

This extension captures the audio on the current tab and saves the output file on your computer when the capture is complete

Chrome Audio Capture - Record Audio from Tabs

"Chrome Audio Capture" is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily record audio from any tab, saving the output in MP3 or WAV formats. With the ability to record multiple tabs simultaneously, users can benefit from a user-friendly interface and hotkeys to start and stop recordings. Ensure to save your files promptly, as recordings are limited to 60 minutes due to browser constraints. Version 2.10 improves recording reliability and adheres to Google's best practices.
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Extension stats

Users: 700,000+
Version: 2.20 (Last updated: 2024-12-21)
Creation date: 2017-06-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabCapture
  • downloads
  • offscreen
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 688.13K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Record any tab into a MP3 which you can download. New and improved version 2 which conforms to Google's best practices. Give it a try!

Chrome Audio Capture is a Chrome extension that allows users to record any audio playing on the current tab. Multiple tabs can be recorded simultaneously. Recordings can be saved as either .mp3 or .wav files. Users will have the option to mute tabs that are currently being recorded.

To begin recording on a tab simply click on the extension icon and use the interface or hotkeys to start and stop the recording. Once the recording is stopped or when the time limit is reached, a new tab will be opened for you to save and name your audio file. Make sure to save your file before closing the tab, otherwise the file will be lost! Check the options page for different output file formats and other features!

If you enjoyed the extension, please leave a review on the extension page! Please report any bugs or suggestions using the support tab of the extension page.

Note: Currently recordings are limited to 60 minutes due to Chrome memory constraints but you can safely bump it to 1.5 or 2 hours. Beyond that it will run out of memory in Chrome and stop abruptly. Sorry, this is a Chrome limitation.

BONUS: Webinar audio and video are now one click easy to record! When viewing certain webinar pages a RECORD button may be available making it a snap to record the webinar and have the video sent to you afterwards. Never miss another webinar or meeting. For cloud recording (which does not use your computer) a subscription service from Zoomcorder is required. Local recording is always free. Also webinar recommendations may appear on certain video meeting pages for high quality webinars from Meeting TV.

Version History:

version 2.10 - Fixed recording sometimes not working with inactive windows.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for recording audio from the browser
  • High-quality sound recording without background noise
  • Helpful for various applications like coding projects and online lectures
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Consistently reliable based on long-term user experiences
Cons
  • Issues with static or noise in recordings
  • Limited recording duration (1 hour limit)
  • Lack of customizable shortcuts
  • Problems with saving recordings and accessing them
  • Some features require integration with other tools (e.g., Clipchamp)
Most mentioned
  • Great quality sound
  • Easy to use and record
  • Reliability and consistent performance
  • Some recording issues (static or noise)
  • Feature requests for more capabilities
User reviews
The best
by Mohammed M Mutaru, 2024-12-21

This is fantastic, but there are some issues. Not being able to set the bitrate can cause issues for those of us needing to convert. 44k or 48k options for capture would be nice to have included in the settings. Presently getting lots of pops and cracks in recordings saved to .wav format.
by Take 5, 2024-12-20

Great App. Thanks a lot!
by Aleja Orozco, 2024-12-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Audio Capture requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chrome Audio Capture has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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