Screen Recorder Lite - free browser extension

Screen Recorder Lite

Record your screen, a window, or a tab. Saves a WebM. No account.

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See It in Action

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Pin Screen Recorder Lite for one-click access

New extensions are hidden by default. Pin Screen Recorder Lite to your toolbar so you can reach it without digging through menus.

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  1. 1Click the extensions(puzzle piece) icon in your browser's toolbar.
  2. 2Find Screen Recorder Lite in the dropdown and click the pin icon next to it.
  3. 3Done. The Screen Recorder Lite icon now lives in your toolbar — one click away.
On Firefox? Pinning works a bit differently. Right-click the toolbar, choose Customize Toolbar, then drag the Screen Recorder Liteicon wherever you want it. Close the customize window and you're done.

Have more questions? See the FAQ.

What Screen Recorder Lite Does

Built with precision to solve real problems without adding complexity.

Screen, Window, or Tab

The browser's built in picker lets you choose exactly what gets recorded. No setup, no scope creep.

No Time Limit

Record for 30 seconds or 3 hours. The only cap is your disk space.

No Watermark

The output WebM is yours. No vendor logo overlaid on the video.

Optional Microphone

One toggle in the popup mixes your mic into the recording. Off by default.

Saves Straight to Downloads

On stop, the file lands in your Downloads folder. No share dialog, no upload screen, no account.

Zero Network

No outbound requests. No analytics. No remote code. The captured video never leaves your device.

Perfect For

Screen Recorder Lite is designed for anyone who wants a better browsing experience. Here are just a few ways people use it.

Recording a bug repro for an engineer

Quick how to clips for a teammate or a parent

Voiceover walkthroughs of a slide deck or a tab

Capturing a moment from a browser game

How It Works

1

Install the Extension

Add Screen Recorder Lite to your browser from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Safari Extensions Gallery. The installation takes seconds and requires no technical knowledge.

2

Configure Your Settings

Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to access the settings. Adjust the options to match your preferences. Most users find the defaults work perfectly.

3

Enjoy the Benefits

That is it. The extension runs quietly in the background, doing exactly what you installed it for. No complicated workflows, no learning curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Screen Recorder Lite. Have a question that is not answered here? Contact us and we will help.

Yes. Every feature is free. No premium tier. No ads.
WebM with VP9 video. WebM plays in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, VLC, and most modern editors.
No. Record as long as you want. The only constraint is disk space.
No. The file is saved to your Downloads folder via the browser. It never leaves your machine.
Yes. System audio from a tab is captured automatically when you pick the tab. A microphone toggle in the popup adds your mic on top of that.
Screenity has more features (editing, GIF export, annotations). This one is smaller, with just the record and save path. Pick Screenity if you need the extras.

Extension Size

~30 KB

Lightweight and fast. No bloat, no unnecessary files.

Permissions

storagedownloads

Minimal permissions required for functionality. No broad host access.

Works With Your Browser

Screen Recorder Lite is built using the WebExtensions API, which means it works seamlessly across all major browsers. Use it on Chrome at work, Firefox at home, or Safari on your Mac. The experience is identical.

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Try Screen Recorder Lite

Free, no sign-up. Install in one click on your browser of choice.

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