# Simple Audio Capture

> Record audio from any browser tab and save it as a high-quality MP3. One click to start, one click to save. No microphone needed.

**Category:** Media
**Keywords:** audio, recording, mp3, browser, tab, capture, chrome, extension, screen recording, podcast, lecture, stream
**URL:** https://complete.tools/simple-audio-capture

## Key features

**Real-time MP3 encoding.** Audio is encoded as it is captured. The moment you stop recording, your MP3 file is complete and ready to save. There is no waiting for conversion or processing.

**Live waveform visualization.** A real-time audio waveform displays in the extension popup so you can confirm that audio is being captured and monitor recording levels at a glance.

**No microphone needed.** The extension captures audio directly from the browser tab using the tabCapture API. Background noise, keyboard sounds, and room conversations are never included in your recording.

**Completely offline and private.** All encoding happens locally in your browser via WebAssembly. No audio data is sent to any server. The extension makes zero network requests during recording.

**One-click recording.** Click the extension icon to start recording, click stop to finish and save. The interface is minimal by design, with no configuration screens or complex menus.

**Quality options.** Choose between 128, 192, or 320 kbps (Pro) MP3 quality depending on your needs.

**Keyboard shortcut.** Press Alt+Shift+R to open the extension instantly without clicking.

**Works on all Chromium browsers.** Compatible with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi, and any other Chromium-based browser that supports Chrome Web Store extensions.

## How to record browser audio

1. Install Simple Audio Capture from the Chrome Web Store. It also works on Edge, Brave, Arc, and other Chromium browsers.
2. Navigate to the browser tab with the audio you want to capture, such as a meeting, podcast, lecture, or live stream.
3. Click the Simple Audio Capture icon in your browser toolbar, or press Alt+Shift+R.
4. Click Start Recording and verify audio is being captured via the live waveform visualization.
5. When finished, click Stop and Save. Your MP3 file downloads immediately because encoding happened in real time.

## Who should use this

**Students and lifelong learners.** Record lectures, webinars, and online course content for later review. Having an audio recording lets you focus on understanding during the live session and revisit details afterward.

**Professionals in meetings.** Capture audio from Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any browser-based conferencing tool. Review what was discussed without relying on memory or incomplete notes.

**Podcast listeners.** Save podcast episodes that are only available through web players. Keep a local copy of content you want to reference later.

**Content creators.** Capture audio samples, interview clips, or reference material from web-based sources for use in your own projects.

**Privacy-conscious users.** If you need an audio recording tool that collects zero data and makes no network requests, Simple Audio Capture provides that guarantee. There is no account to create, no telemetry to opt out of, and no data leaving your computer.

## FAQs

**Q:** Is Simple Audio Capture free?


**A:** Yes. The free version includes full recording functionality at 128 or 192 kbps quality with 30-minute session limits. The Pro upgrade is a one-time payment of $9.99 (not a subscription) and unlocks 320 kbps studio quality and unlimited recording time.


**Q:** Does it record from my microphone?


**A:** No. Simple Audio Capture records audio directly from the browser tab, not from your microphone. This means no background noise, echo, or room acoustics in your recordings.


**Q:** Is my audio data sent anywhere?


**A:** No. All recording and encoding happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Simple Audio Capture collects zero data, has no analytics, no tracking, and requires no account.


**Q:** What browsers are supported?


**A:** Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi, and all Chromium-based browsers. It is not compatible with Firefox or Safari, which use different extension APIs.


**Q:** What audio format does it save?


**A:** All recordings are saved as MP3 files. You can choose between 128, 192, or 320 kbps quality depending on your needs.


**Q:** Is there a recording time limit?


**A:** The free version has a 30-minute limit per session. The Pro version removes this limit entirely for unlimited recording duration.


**Q:** Can I record audio from multiple tabs at the same time?


**A:** Simple Audio Capture records from one tab at a time. To record a different tab, stop the current recording and start a new one on the desired tab.


**Q:** Can I record audio from any website?


**A:** Simple Audio Capture works with any tab that plays audio, including video conferencing platforms, streaming services, podcasts, and web-based media players.

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