Simple Audio Capture

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.

Usersup 411.4 percent+411.4%
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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.

190.5210723.47999999999999Apr 1, 2026Jun 9, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 2026351.3.1
Apr 9, 2026451.3.1
Apr 20, 2026501.3.1
Apr 26, 2026661.3.1
May 4, 2026751.3.1
May 9, 2026771.3.1
May 14, 20261121.7.0
May 20, 20261251.11.0
May 27, 20261391.11.1
Jun 3, 20261541.11.1
Jun 9, 20261741.11.1
Now1791.11.1

Changelog

  • May 9, 2026
    permissions
    tabCapture, activeTab, offscreen, downloads, storage
    tabCapture, activeTab, offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel

Permissions & access

Permissions
tabCaptureactiveTaboffscreendownloadsstoragesidePanel
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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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.

Technical

Version
1.11.1
Manifest
V3
Size
93.63KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u813a8d0885ca07fc7f4037c725984299
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Feb 18, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 20, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 9, 2026
Website
simple-audio-capture.com

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