Free browser tool

Screen Recording Timer

A precise online stopwatch built for screen recordings. Set a target duration with a sound alert, mark sections with laps, and keep recent sessions saved locally. No install, no account.

Screen recording timer

Sound alert

00:00.00

Ready to start

Target: 05:00 · 0%

Target duration — optional

HoursMinutesSeconds

Tutorials and lessons

Hit a planned runtime, mark each topic with a lap, and review timings later in the cut.

Product demos

Stay under your sales call attention span — set a target alert at 60 or 90 seconds.

Gaming highlights

Mark big moments with laps so you can pull clean clips from a long recording.

Standups and meetings

Track meeting recordings and split them by speaker or agenda item using laps.

How to Use the Recording Timer

1Set an optional target duration in hours, minutes, and seconds — or use a quick preset.
2Start your screen recorder, then press Start Recording Timer in your browser.
3Mark Lap whenever a new section begins to capture split times.
4Pause and resume freely. When you finish, reset to save the session to recent history.

Designed for clean recordings

A recording timer is most useful when it stays out of your way. This one runs in your browser, keeps perfect time even when the tab is in the background, and gives you a friendly target alert instead of a hard cutoff.

Pair it with the online screen recorder for quick captures, or the countdown timer when you need to count down to a finish line instead of up.

Screen Recording Timer FAQ

Why do I need a timer for screen recording?

Recording with a visible timer helps you keep tutorials, demos, and walkthroughs to a planned length. It also lets you mark sections with laps so you can return to the right spot during editing.

Does this stopwatch stay accurate if I switch tabs?

Yes. The timer measures elapsed time from the system clock, so the count stays accurate even when the tab is backgrounded. When you switch back, the display catches up to the real elapsed time.

Can I set an alert for a target duration?

Yes. Set an optional target in hours, minutes, and seconds. The timer plays a sound and turns green when the target is reached, but continues running so you can keep recording.

Does the timer record my screen?

No. This is a stopwatch designed to run alongside your screen recorder. It tracks duration and lap times. If you need an actual screen recorder, use the free online screen recorder.

Are my sessions saved?

Recent sessions are saved locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is uploaded. You can clear the saved sessions at any time.