Webcam Recorder
Record your webcam and microphone in the browser, preview instantly, and download as WebM or convert to MP4. Free, private, no upload.
About the Webcam Recorder
This free webcam recorder captures video from your camera (and optionally your microphone) straight in the browser — no app to install and no account to create. You get a live preview, a recording timer, and an instant playback of your clip when you stop, ready to download as a WebM file.
If you have more than one camera, you can pick which to use before recording. The recording is captured with the MediaRecorder API and stays entirely on your device — nothing is streamed or uploaded to any server. If you need a more widely compatible file, an optional one-click Convert to MP4 re-encodes the clip using FFmpeg WebAssembly.
That MP4 conversion uses the same in-browser engine (about 30 MB, downloaded from a CDN on first use), so the first conversion takes a little longer. Camera access requires the site to be served over HTTPS and for you to grant permission when your browser asks; recordings up to 100 MB can be converted to MP4.
How to Use the Webcam Recorder
- 1Click Enable Camera and allow camera (and microphone) permission when prompted.
- 2If you have several cameras, choose the one you want, then click Start Recording.
- 3Click Stop when you are done — your clip appears with a player.
- 4Download the WebM, or optionally convert it to MP4 first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my recording uploaded to a server?
No. The video is captured and stored in your browser, and any MP4 conversion also runs on your device. Nothing is streamed or uploaded — your recording stays private.
Why is the first conversion slow?
Converting to MP4 downloads the FFmpeg core (~30 MB) from a CDN on first use and compiles it in your browser. It is cached afterwards, so later conversions are faster. The WebM download itself needs no conversion.
Why won't my camera turn on?
Make sure you granted camera permission, that the page is served over HTTPS, and that no other app is currently using the camera. You can re-enable permission from your browser's site settings.
Should I download WebM or MP4?
WebM is instant and works in modern browsers. MP4 is more universally compatible (older devices, some editors and social apps) but has to be converted first, which takes a little time.
Does it record my microphone too?
Only if you tick the microphone option before enabling the camera. If it is off, the recording is video-only with no sound.