Free browser tool

Free Online Webcam Recorder

Record yourself with your webcam right in your browser and download the video as MP4. Pick your camera and microphone, choose 720p or 1080p, pause when you need to, and watch it back before saving. Not sure your camera works? Run the webcam test first.

No upload
No sign-up
No watermark
MP4 download

Record yourself in one click

Your browser will ask for camera and microphone access.

CameraMicrophone

Quality

Options

Mirror preview

3-second countdown

How to record your webcam

Turn on your camera

Click Turn on camera and allow access. Pick the camera and microphone you want, and check the live mic meter shows you're audible.

Record

Press the red button. A 3-second countdown gives you time to get ready. Pause and resume as often as you like — the pauses are cut out.

Watch and download

Press Stop, play the take back, then click Download MP4. Not happy with it? Click Record again.

Recording yourself on camera

What people record with it

Video messages and replies
Video cover letters and job applications
Intros for courses, YouTube and LinkedIn
Testimonials and quick updates for your team

720p or 1080p?

720p is plenty for messages and social posts and keeps files small: about 30 MB a minute. Choose 1080p for anything you'll edit or show full screen; it's about 60 MB a minute. If your camera can't reach 1080p, it records at its best resolution.

Look better on camera

Face a window or lamp — light from behind makes you a silhouette
Raise the camera to eye level
Leave a little space above your head
Look at the lens, not your own face on the screen

Private by design

Most online camera recorders upload your video to their servers to process it. This one never does: the browser records straight to your device's memory, and the file only exists where you save it.

For Mac

Need your screen in the shot too?

Screen Charm records your screen and your camera together, then lets you choose the layout after recording. Keep yourself as a floating bubble, pin the camera to any edge, or export a split vertical video for Reels, Shorts and TikTok. It zooms in on every click, adds captions and exports MP4 up to 4K — for a one-time $99, no subscription.

Camera bubble or pinned to an edge

Split vertical video for Shorts and Reels

See what it does

Screen Charm is a native macOS app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I record my webcam online?

Click Turn on camera and allow access when your browser asks. Pick your camera, microphone and quality, then press the red button. After a 3-second countdown the recording starts. Press Stop when you're done, watch it back, and click Download MP4.

Is this webcam recorder free?

Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark and no time limit. Record as many takes as you like.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. The recording is made by your browser and stays on your device until you download it. Nothing is sent to a server, so it's safe for private messages, job applications and client videos.

Will I get an MP4 file?

Yes. Chrome, Edge and Safari record MP4 (H.264) directly, so the download is instant. Firefox records WebM, which the tool converts to MP4 on your device when you click Download MP4. You can also save the WebM as is.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. Choose the front or back camera from the Camera menu. The screen stays awake while you record, and on phones the native MP4 means there's nothing to convert.

Why is my video mirrored in the preview?

The preview is mirrored so it feels like looking in a mirror, which makes it easier to frame yourself. The saved video isn't flipped, so text on your shirt or a sign behind you reads the right way round. Turn off Mirror preview to see exactly what's recorded.

How long can I record?

There's no fixed limit. The recording is held in your browser's memory, so very long takes at 1080p need a device with plenty of free memory. For anything over an hour, 720p is the safer choice.

Can I record my screen and webcam together?

Not with this tool, which records the camera only. Use the free online screen recorder for a screen recording with a webcam bubble, or Screen Charm on Mac for camera layouts, auto-zoom and split vertical videos.