Instant Tab Recorder

Blazingly simple tab recorder.

Record any Chrome tab instantly — video, audio, or both — with a single click. Instant Tab Recorder is a privacy-first, open-source screen recorder built for simplicity. No account, no cloud upload, no internet connection needed. All recording and processing happens entirely on your device. Use cases: - Record web-based meetings and presentations for later review - Create tutorials and how-to videos from web apps - Save streaming content for personal use - Capture audio from web-based music or podcasts for personal use - Record bug reproductions for development teams * Please ensure your use complies with applicable laws and the terms of service of the content you are recording. Features: 🔒 Privacy First No personal data collected. Recordings are stored locally using the browser's Origin Private File System and never leave your device. Optional crash reporting via Sentry (opt-out anytime). ⏺️ Instant Recording Start recording any tab with one click, right-click context menu, or keyboard shortcut. Pause, resume, and stop anytime. 🎦 Flexible Recording Modes Choose video with audio, video only, or audio only to suit your needs. 🎤 Microphone & Audio Separation Add microphone audio with adjustable gain. Optionally save tab audio and mic audio as separate files — perfect for transcription and post-processing. ⏱️ Recording Timer Set a timer to auto-stop recording after a specified duration. Great for scheduled captures and hands-free workflows. 🎞️ Cropping & Window Resize Crop a specific area of the tab or resize the browser window to a target dimension before recording. Preview the crop region in real time. ⚙️ Advanced Format Options 5 containers (WebM, MP4, OGG, AAC, FLAC) × 5 video codecs (VP8, VP9, AV1, H.264, H.265) × 3 audio codecs (Opus, AAC, FLAC). Customize resolution, frame rate, and bitrate to your needs. Open source — view the full source code: https://github.com/ww24/instant-tab-recorder --- # Release Notes v1.8.0 ## ✨ New Features ### AI-Powered Transcription (Experimental) * Added an experimental on-device AI transcription feature powered by Whisper Large v3 Turbo and Silero VAD * Audio is processed entirely locally within the browser, ensuring your data never leaves your device * Can be enabled from the "Experimental" section on the settings page * Requires a one-time model data download (~1.5 GB) ### Dedicated Player Screen with Subtitle & Transcription Support * Replaced simple file playback with a newly designed, dedicated player screen * Run transcription directly from the player * Browse timestamped transcription segments and click to seek directly to that moment in the video * Export transcriptions as subtitle files in WebVTT (.vtt) and SubRip (.srt) formats ### Terms of Service & Legal Links * Added Terms of Service with an agreement dialog displayed on first launch * Added a "Legal" section to the settings page with direct links to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy * Updated the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to clarify data handling regarding AI transcription ## 🐛 Bug Fixes ### Disable Play Button for Canceled Recordings * Fixed an issue where the play button was not disabled for canceled recordings in the recording list