Web Audio Recorder – Capture & Save MP3/WAV

Effortlessly record browser audio on any tab into high-quality MP3 or WAV files—perfect for podcasts, lectures, music & more.

As of June 2026, Web Audio Recorder – Capture & Save MP3/WAV has 80,000 users and a 4.20/5 rating from 46 reviews in the Productivity category.

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Version
2.4.9
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension gained 40.0K users, 2 version updates.

History

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Tracking since Apr 5, 2026.

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Apr 5, 202640.0K4.37302.4.7
Apr 16, 202640.0K4.34322.4.7
Apr 22, 202650.0K4.34352.4.7
Apr 26, 202660.0K4.34352.4.7
May 7, 202660.0K4.36362.4.7
May 14, 202660.0K4.43402.4.7
May 18, 202670.0K4.44412.4.7
May 24, 202670.0K4.44412.4.8
May 26, 202670.0K4.45422.4.9
May 29, 202680.0K4.37432.4.9
Jun 12, 202680.0K4.34442.4.9
Jun 18, 202690.0K4.27452.4.9
Now80.0K4.20462.4.9

Changelog

  • May 18, 2026
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    Record browser audio from any tab to high-quality MP3 or WAV - ideal for podcasts, lectures & streaming. Offline, no uploads.
    Effortlessly record browser audio on any tab into high-quality MP3 or WAV files—perfect for podcasts, lectures, music & more.
  • May 18, 2026
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    Web Audio Recorder - Record Browser Audio to MP3 & WAV
    Web Audio Recorder – Capture & Save MP3/WAV

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About

Web Audio Recorder — Your Ultimate Browser Audio Capture Tool

Quickly and effortlessly record browser audio from any tab directly into high-quality MP3 or WAV files — no external software needed. Perfect for creators who need a simple, privacy-focused way to capture streaming audio, internet radio, webinars, lectures, podcasts, and music.

🎙️ Perfect for:
▸ Podcasts & Interviews — record live shows or remote discussions directly from your browser.
▸ Lectures & Webinars — save online classes and training with a single click.
▸ Music & Streams — capture streaming audio, internet radio, or sound effects.
▸ Tutorials & Voice Notes — create voice memos, guides, and quick demos without exporting.

🔧 Key Features (what you can do):
▸ Tab audio capture — record audio from any active tab (system/browser audio).
▸ MP3 & WAV output — choose compressed MP3 (low/medium/high bitrate) or lossless WAV for highest fidelity.
▸ High-quality audio — control MP3 quality and preserve stereo channels when available.
▸ Custom duration — set a maximum recording time (e.g., 20 minutes).
▸ Mute tab while recording — automatically silence the recording tab for private sessions.
▸ Hotkeys — start/stop instantly with Shift + R / Shift + S.
▸ Local saving, no uploads — all files are saved locally; no server uploads, ensuring privacy and offline use.
▸ Lightweight & real-time — records in real time with minimal CPU usage and no delays.

🚀 How it works:

1.Install Web Audio Recorder from the Chrome Web Store.
2.Open the tab with the audio you want to capture.
3.Click Record or press Shift + R.
4.Stop with Shift + S and download your MP3 or WAV file.

⭐ Why choose Web Audio Recorder?
✅ Simple, intuitive interface for fast recording.
✅ Record streaming audio and save locally in MP3/WAV.
✅ High-quality, low-latency capture — suitable for podcasts and music.
✅ Privacy-focused: no ads, no sign-ups, 100% offline.
✅ Free to use and lightweight.

📌 Pro tips: use WAV for lossless archives and MP3 (high) for podcast publishing. For webinars or recordings where you need maximum clarity, enable the highest MP3 quality or choose WAV.

🌟 Start capturing audio from your browser — fast, private, and under your control.
Install Web Audio Recorder now and turn your browser into a powerful audio capture tool.

Technical

Version
2.4.9
Manifest
V3
Size
558KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
33
Featured
Yes

Metadata

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Developer ID
ud72edc0b96c936724fa110e691e13dd8
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 1, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Jun 4, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 18, 2026
Website
soundstreamcapture.com
Support URL

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