Record any tab's audio as MP4 or WAV, writing automatically to disk every second. A single file, your choice of folder, no cloud.
Users
52
+45 in 30 days
Rating
4.3 / 5
+1.33 in 30 days
Ratings
3
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#107K
#90K among extensions
Version
2.3.6
updated 25 Sep 2026
Users
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Latest, 19 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Free Tab Audio & Sound Recorder
ποΈ Free Tab Audio & Sound Recorder β Capture Any Tab's Sound, Your Way
Record the audio playing in any browser tab β a video, a livestream, a webinar, a podcast, music from a page, a browser-based call β and save it as a single MP4 or WAV file, written straight to your disk. Completely free, no sign-up, no cloud, no watching your progress disappear if something crashes.
π What's New in v2.3.4 (Sep 23, 2026)
Fixed a critical bug where long recordings (2+ hours) could take a long time to finish saving after Stop. Files now finalize to disk much more efficiently β no more slowdown the longer you record.
π― KEY FEATURES
β 100% Free β No trial, no premium tier, no hidden limits
β One-Click Start β Click the icon, pick a tab, and you're recording in seconds π§
β Real Tab Audio Capture β Records the actual sound playing in a tab, not your microphone
β MP4 or WAV, Natively β Choose small AAC files for everyday use, or uncompressed WAV for editing β no plugins needed π΅
β Writes As It Records β The file grows on disk every single second, not just at the end πΎ
β One Single File β No fragments, no folders full of parts β just one clean audio file when you're done
β Save Anywhere β Pick any folder on your computer, not locked to a fixed Downloads location
β Automatic Naming β Files are named after the page title and the exact date & time π
β Full Playback While Recording β The tab keeps playing normally while it's captured in the background
β Light & Dark Theme β Matches how you like to work
β 100% Private β No servers, no accounts, no analytics. Your recording never leaves your computer π
π€ WHY FREE TAB AUDIO & SOUND RECORDER?
πΉ Crash-Safe by Design β Because it writes to disk every second instead of holding everything in memory, an unexpected browser hiccup won't cost you the whole recording β most recorders lose everything if this happens.
πΉ Truly Local β Nothing is uploaded anywhere. You choose the folder on your own disk, and that's where it stays, permanently.
πΉ Zero Learning Curve β No settings page to configure. Click, pick a format and a save location, and you're recording.
πΉ Built for Real Use Cases β Save lecture audio, webinars, streamed podcasts, browser-call interviews, or music from a page β anything your tab is playing.
π HOW IT WORKS
1οΈβ£ Open the tab whose sound you want to capture
2οΈβ£ Click the Free Tab Audio & Sound Recorder icon
3οΈβ£ Pick MP4 or WAV, then choose a save location (just once)
4οΈβ£ Let it run β the file keeps growing automatically, second by second
5οΈβ£ Click "Stop" β you're left with one finished audio file, ready to play
π WHO IS THIS FOR?
Everyone who requires local audio records with a simple click, without the fear of loosing data, it saves in real time.
β FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
π οΈ Does it record my microphone?
No β only the audio already playing inside the browser tab, never your mic or your voice.
πΎ What file formats can I save?
MP4/AAC (small, plays everywhere) or WAV (uncompressed, ideal for editing) β pick whichever fits your needs before you start.
π¬ Can I get MP3 directly?
Not yet β no browser can natively encode MP3 without extra heavy libraries. You can convert the saved file to MP3 in one command with free tools like ffmpeg if you need to.
π Is my recording sent anywhere?
Never. There's no server behind this extension. The audio is written straight to the folder you choose, on your own device.
π Do I get one file or several?
One single file, from the moment you press Start to the moment you press Stop.
π° Is it really free?
Yes β fully free, with no ads, no premium tier, and no usage limits.
π Ready to capture your tab's sound the simple way? Install Free Tab Audio & Sound Recorder and start recording in seconds β no sign-up, no cloud, no clutter. π§
π If you find it useful, you can support ongoing development here: https://revolut.me/ioanos9q