Simple Audio Capture

Name: Simple Audio Capture
Author: Simple-Capture.com

Capture audio from the current browser tab and save it as an MP3 file.

As of June 2026, Simple Audio Capture has 179 users in the Productivity category.

Simple-Capture.com Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+411.4%

179

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Version

1.11.1

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 3 version updates, changed permissions.

History

11 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	35	—	—	1.3.1
Apr 9, 2026	45	—	—	1.3.1
Apr 20, 2026	50	—	—	1.3.1
Apr 26, 2026	66	—	—	1.3.1
May 4, 2026	75	—	—	1.3.1
May 9, 2026	77	—	—	1.3.1
May 14, 2026	112	—	—	1.7.0
May 20, 2026	125	—	—	1.11.0
May 27, 2026	139	—	—	1.11.1
Jun 3, 2026	154	—	—	1.11.1
Jun 9, 2026	174	—	—	1.11.1
Now	179	—	—	1.11.1

Changelog

May 9, 2026

permissions

tabCapture, activeTab, offscreen, downloads, storage

tabCapture, activeTab, offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel

Permissions & access

Permissions: tabCaptureactiveTaboffscreendownloadsstoragesidePanel
Host access: None declared

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About

Record any audio playing in your browser tab! Meetings, lectures, podcasts, live streams, and save it as a high-quality MP3 file. One click to start, one click to save.

How it works:
• Click the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+R) and press Start Recording
• Audio from the active tab is captured and encoded to MP3 in real time
• Click Stop & Save - your file downloads instantly, no waiting

Key features:
• Real-time MP3 encoding - files are ready the moment you stop recording
• Live audio visualization - waveform responds to actual audio levels
• Clean, minimal interface - just a waveform and a button
• Quality (128/192/320 kbps) and volume boost settings - remembered across sessions
• Keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+R) to open quickly
• No microphone needed - captures tab audio directly
• 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):
• 320 kbps studio quality
• Unlimited recording time (free tier: 30 minutes)

Works with:
Video calls, webinars, podcast players, live streams, web-based audio players, and any other audio playing in a browser tab.