About Simple Video Capture
Simple Video Capture is a Chrome extension that records any browser tab as a video file (WebM, or MP4 with Pro), including the tab’s audio. Click the icon, click record, get a video.
Why it exists
Most screen recording tools are bloated, confusing, or want to upload your data somewhere. Simple Video Capture was built to do one thing well: capture your browser tab and save it locally. Your recordings never leave your computer.
How it works
The extension uses the Chrome Tab Capture API to grab the video and audio streams from your active tab. It records WebM with the browser’s built-in MediaRecorder API, or MP4 (H.264 + AAC) with the open-source mp4-muxer library. When you stop recording, the file downloads to your computer instantly.
Free & Pro
The extension is free to use with Standard and High quality and recordings up to 30 minutes. An optional Pro upgrade ($14.99 one-time) unlocks MP4 (H.264 + AAC) export, Maximum quality (8 Mbps) and unlimited recording time.
Who built it
Simple Video Capture was built by Duncan Rawlinson, a photographer and technologist based in Canada.
Privacy first
Recording and encoding run locally in your browser. Files save straight to your Downloads folder. The only network request the extension ever makes is a one-time Pro license validation if you choose to upgrade. Read the full Privacy Policy for details.