SilentCapture

Tracking since Apr 30, 2026.

Changelog

• May 11, 2026
  description

  SilentCapture is the ultimate lightweight recording tool designed for creators, educators, and professionals who need high-quality captures without the clutter. Now updated to v1.1, it provides even more precision, control, and accessibility.
  
  SilentCapture offers a seamless, privacy-first experience for recording your screen, microphone, system audio, and camera—all without a single byte of data leaving your device.
  
  🚀 Key Features (v1.1)
  ✅ 7 Versatile Recording Modes: Choose from Screen Only, Screen + Mic, Screen + System Audio, Camera Only, Camera + Mic, Audio Only, and the new Tab Audio Only mode for zero background noise.
  
  ✅ Picture-in-Picture Overlay: Elevate your tutorials and presentations with a draggable, circular webcam preview that overlays your screen recordings.
  
  ✅ Quick Trim & Auto-Clip: Don't waste time with external editors. Trim the start and end of your video directly in the side panel preview before you download.
  
  ✅ Recording History: Never lose a capture. Access your past recordings instantly through the dedicated History tab, complete with size and mode details.
  
  ✅ Global Accessibility: SilentCapture now supports English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Russian for a truly localized experience.
  
  ✅ Real-time Performance Metrics: Monitor your recording duration, file size, and memory usage in real-time right from the popup.
  
  ✅ Privacy by Design: Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no uploads, no tracking. All recording and processing happen 100% locally in your browser.
  
  🛠 How to Use
  1️⃣ Select: Click the SilentCapture icon and choose your mode (e.g., Screen + Mic). 
  2️⃣ Record: Hit the Record button and use the PiP Camera Overlay for a personal touch. 
  3️⃣ Refine: Preview your video in the side panel and use the Quick Trim tool to get the perfect clip. 
  4️⃣ Save: Click Download to save your high-quality WebM/MP4 file directly to your device.
  
  🔒 Privacy First: SilentCapture performs all recording and processing locally on your computer. We never upload your data, and we only use permissions (Camera/Mic/Screen) when you explicitly click the Record button.

  SilentCapture is the ultimate lightweight recording tool designed for creators, educators, and professionals who need high-quality captures without the clutter. Now updated to v1.2, it provides professional-grade precision and automation.
  
  SilentCapture offers a seamless, privacy-first experience for recording your screen, microphone, system audio, and camera—all without a single byte of data leaving your device.
  
  🚀 What's New in v1.2
  
  ✨ Scheduled Recording: Set a timer to start and stop your recordings automatically. Perfect for capturing webinars, live streams, or hands-free demos.
  
  ✨ GIF Export: Convert any video capture into a high-quality GIF with a single click. Perfect for documentation and social media.
  
  ✨ Custom Camera Shapes: Choose from Circle, Square, or Rounded-Square webcam overlays to perfectly match your style.
  
  ✨ Real-time Audio Visualizer: Get instant visual feedback of your microphone and system audio levels directly in the popup.
  
  ✨ Visual Trim Slider: A new dual-handle slider in the side panel for frame-perfect video trimming.
  
  🌟 Key Features
  
  ✅ 7 Versatile Recording Modes: Screen Only, Screen + Mic, Screen + System Audio, Camera Only, Camera + Mic, Audio Only, and Tab Audio.
  
  ✅ Picture-in-Picture Overlay: Elevate your tutorials with a draggable webcam preview that overlays your screen recordings.
  
  ✅ Recording History: Never lose a capture. Access your past recordings instantly through the dedicated History tab, with full metadata.
  
  ✅ Privacy by Design: No accounts, no uploads, no tracking. All processing happens 100% locally in your browser.
  
  ✅ Global Accessibility: Fully localized in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Russian.
  
  🛠 How to Use
  
  1. Select: Click the SilentCapture icon and choose your mode (e.g., Screen + Mic).
  2. Schedule or Record: Hit Record immediately, or set a start timer for automated capture.
  3. Refine: Preview your video, use the Visual Trim Slider to get the perfect clip, and Export as GIF or Video.
  4. Save: Click Download to save your file directly to your device.
  
  🔒 Privacy First: SilentCapture performs all recording and processing locally on your computer. We never upload your data, and we only use permissions when you explicitly start a recording.

• May 11, 2026
  permissions

  offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel, notifications, activeTab, tabCapture, scripting

  offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel, notifications, activeTab, tabCapture, scripting, alarms

• May 7, 2026
  description

  SilentCapture is the ultimate lightweight recording tool designed for creators, educators, and professionals who need high-quality captures without the clutter.
  SilentCapture offers a seamless, privacy-first experience for recording your screen, microphone, system audio, and camera.
  
  🚀 Key Features
  ✅ Multi-Source Recording: Choose from 6 versatile modes including Screen Only, Screen + Microphone, Screen + System Audio, Camera Only, and combined Camera + Mic.
  ✅ Native MP4 Support: Download your recordings in standard MP4 (H.264 + AAC) format, ready for any video editor or social platform without conversion.
  ✅ Side Panel Preview: Review your recording instantly in a dedicated side panel. Play it back, check the file size, and decide whether to download or discard.
  ✅ High Performance: Optimized recording engine using chunk-based capture ensures smooth performance and memory efficiency, even during long sessions.
  ✅ Privacy by Design: Your data never leaves your device. All recording and processing happen locally in your browser. No accounts, no uploads, no tracking.
  ✅ Smart Timer: Keep track of your recording length with a real-time badge indicator. Automatic stop at 20 minutes ensures manageable file sizes.
  
  🛠 How to Use
  ✅ Click the SilentCapture icon in your toolbar.
  ✅ Select your desired recording mode (e.g., Screen + Mic).
  ✅ Click the Record button.
  ✅ When finished, click Stop in the popup or the browser bar.
  ✅ Preview your video in the side panel and click Download to save it!
  
  🔒 Privacy First: SilentCapture performs all recording and processing locally on your computer. We never upload your data, and we only use permissions (Camera/Mic/Screen) when you explicitly click the Record button.

  SilentCapture is the ultimate lightweight recording tool designed for creators, educators, and professionals who need high-quality captures without the clutter. Now updated to v1.1, it provides even more precision, control, and accessibility.
  
  SilentCapture offers a seamless, privacy-first experience for recording your screen, microphone, system audio, and camera—all without a single byte of data leaving your device.
  
  🚀 Key Features (v1.1)
  ✅ 7 Versatile Recording Modes: Choose from Screen Only, Screen + Mic, Screen + System Audio, Camera Only, Camera + Mic, Audio Only, and the new Tab Audio Only mode for zero background noise.
  
  ✅ Picture-in-Picture Overlay: Elevate your tutorials and presentations with a draggable, circular webcam preview that overlays your screen recordings.
  
  ✅ Quick Trim & Auto-Clip: Don't waste time with external editors. Trim the start and end of your video directly in the side panel preview before you download.
  
  ✅ Recording History: Never lose a capture. Access your past recordings instantly through the dedicated History tab, complete with size and mode details.
  
  ✅ Global Accessibility: SilentCapture now supports English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Russian for a truly localized experience.
  
  ✅ Real-time Performance Metrics: Monitor your recording duration, file size, and memory usage in real-time right from the popup.
  
  ✅ Privacy by Design: Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no uploads, no tracking. All recording and processing happen 100% locally in your browser.
  
  🛠 How to Use
  1️⃣ Select: Click the SilentCapture icon and choose your mode (e.g., Screen + Mic). 
  2️⃣ Record: Hit the Record button and use the PiP Camera Overlay for a personal touch. 
  3️⃣ Refine: Preview your video in the side panel and use the Quick Trim tool to get the perfect clip. 
  4️⃣ Save: Click Download to save your high-quality WebM/MP4 file directly to your device.
  
  🔒 Privacy First: SilentCapture performs all recording and processing locally on your computer. We never upload your data, and we only use permissions (Camera/Mic/Screen) when you explicitly click the Record button.

• May 7, 2026
  permissions

  offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel

  offscreen, downloads, storage, sidePanel, notifications, activeTab, tabCapture, scripting

Permissions & access

Permissions

offscreendownloadsstoragesidePanelnotificationsactiveTabtabCapturescriptingalarms

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