Simple Video Capture

Tracking since May 7, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 13, 2026
  description

  Record any browser tab as a video file -- meetings, presentations, tutorials, live streams -- with full audio. One click to start, one click to save.
  
  How it works:
  • Click the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+V) and press Start Recording
  • Video and audio from the active tab are captured in real time
  • Click Stop & Save -- your file downloads instantly, no waiting
  
  Key features:
  • Full tab video + audio capture
  • Instant WebM download -- files ready the moment you stop
  • Live audio visualization -- waveform responds to actual audio levels
  • Clean, minimal interface -- just a waveform and a button
  • Quality settings (Standard, High, Maximum) -- remembered across sessions
  • Keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+V) to open quickly
  • Completely offline recording -- no data ever leaves your computer
  • Lightweight -- no background processes when not recording
  
  Privacy first:
  • Zero data collection or analytics
  • All recording happens locally -- no data leaves your computer
  • No account required for free tier
  
  Optional Pro upgrade ($9.99 one-time):
  • Maximum quality (8 Mbps)
  • Unlimited recording time (free tier: 30 minutes)
  
  Works with:
  Video calls, webinars, tutorials, live streams, presentations, animations, and anything else in a browser tab.

  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
  
  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
  
  More from Simple Capture:
  - Simple Audio Capture. MP3 from any tab
  - Simple Transcript Capture. YouTube and webpage transcripts
  - Simple Screenshot Capture. Full-page screenshots
  - Simple Capture (bundle). All four modes in one extension

Permissions & access

Permissions

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Host access

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