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About Simple Video Capture
Tab video recorder for Chrome. WebM (free) or MP4 H.264 (Pro) download from any browser tab. No signup, no cloud, no account.
What it captures:
- Video and audio from the currently active browser tab
- Tutorial sites, web apps, video conferences, gameplay, demos, livestreams
- Encoded to WebM (VP9 + Opus) or MP4 (H.264 + AAC) directly in the browser
- A tab recorder, not a video downloader: it records what plays in the tab in real time, and does not grab video files from websites
How it works:
- Click the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+V)
- Click Start Recording. A live preview shows what is being captured
- Click Stop and Save. A WebM or MP4 file lands in your Downloads folder
Key features:
- WebM out of the box. Standard MediaRecorder, no plugins
- MP4 H.264 + AAC at Pro tier. Drag straight into any editor
- Quality settings up to 1080p
- Keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+V) to start and stop without clicking
- No screen-share prompt for individual windows. Tab audio and video captured directly
- Side panel mode for long recordings that stay open as you browse
Privacy first:
- Zero data collection
- Recording stays on your computer
- No account required
- No subscription
Optional Pro upgrade ($14.99 one-time):
- MP4 H.264 + AAC export (universally compatible)
- Maximum quality unlocked (1080p+)
- Unlimited recording time (free tier: 30 minutes per session)
- One-time payment. No renewal
Common use cases:
- Record a tutorial walkthrough
- Capture a software demo
- Save a livestream that won't be archived
- Grab a meeting clip when native recording isn't available
- Archive a webinar to your local files