Free Screen Recorder

Free Screen Recorder

Record screen along with audio and making the recording downloadable

What is Free Screen Recorder?
'Free Screen Recorder' is a Chrome extension that enables users to record their screens along with audio. You can directly play the uploaded recordings in your browser. With no limits on the duration or the number of videos recorded, this tool is completely free. It also offers options to download recordings with and without seeking and quality selection. Updates include Fixed Audio-Echo Bug and a processing screen addition.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.27 (26)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-07)
Creation date: 2020-04-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • desktopCapture
Size: 5.20M
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Merlin
Summary

Free screen recorder lets you capture your screen with audio. It then lets you download the recording to your device free of cost.

The generated recording can be played DIRECTLY in the browser! Just drag and drop the recording in the browser and it will automatically play the recording for you.

There is NO limit on the duration of the recording or how many videos you can record.

Everything is free of cost, no strings attached.

Happy Recording!

Update 1.0.1 : Fixed Audio-Echo Bug Update 1.0.0 : Added Quality Selection, option of downloading recording with AND without seeking. Update 0.1.1 : Included a processing screen.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Simple to use
  • Records in good quality
  • Helpful for everyday work
  • Convenient to use
  • Records audio and video well in meetings
Cons
  • Issues with downloading the video
  • Does not record audio properly or has echo issues
  • Requires the tab to remain open, or the recording is lost
  • Processing long videos can lead to errors
  • Desired video format not available (e.g., MP4 vs WEBM)
Most mentioned
  • Downloading problems
  • Audio recording issues
  • Video quality concerns
  • No indication to keep the tab open during recording
  • Extension behaves like a webpage rather than a tool
Recent reviews
Works well!
by RAY RAY RAY RAY, 2024-02-29

Cool
by Stefan H Stefan H, 2022-10-17

Really helpful if you are looking for a tool that is simple to use.
by Utkarsh Atri Utkarsh Atri, 2022-07-20
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Safety
Risk impact

Free Screen Recorder may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Free Screen Recorder has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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