Overview
Unobtrusive tab recorder and transcriber — local-only, no cloud.
Tab Recorder is a free, local-first Chrome extension for recording browser tab audio, optionally including microphone input, and saving the result directly on your computer. It is built for meetings, demos, lectures, interviews, research sessions, and browser-based audio you want to keep. Tab Recorder uses browser whecapabilities, built-in tools, and local models where available, so recordings, transcripts, and summaries can stay on your own machine instead of being uploaded to a cloud service. Key features: - Free to use - Record audio from the current browser tab - Optionally include microphone input - Save recordings locally on your computer - View and manage past recordings - Generate transcripts with local speech-to-text models - Create summaries using Chrome's built-in browser AI when available - No cloud upload, no analytics, no remote logging
Details
- Version1.8.0
- UpdatedJune 12, 2026
- Size15.0MiB
- LanguagesEnglish
- Developer
Email
james.widner@tensorlab.org - Non-traderThis developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.
Privacy
Tab Recorder has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.
Tab Recorder handles the following:
This developer declares that your data is
- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
Support
For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, visit the developer's support site
