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Voice Recorder

Record audio in your browser, save as MP3 or WAV. Free, no install, no signup.

Record voice memos, interviews, podcast takes, or song demos straight from your browser, nothing is uploaded, it all runs on your device. Watch the live waveform, trim and tune the result, then save as MP3 or WAV. When you want the words, turn the recording into a searchable transcript in one click.

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100% in your browser, your files never leave your device. Free, no sign-up.

How it works

How to use the Voice Recorder

  1. 1

    Allow the microphone and record

    Press the red Record button and grant microphone access. You'll see a live waveform as you speak, everything stays on your device.

  2. 2

    Trim and tune the take

    Stop when you're done and clean up the clip: trim the ends, check the waveform, re-record if you need another take.

  3. 3

    Save as MP3 or WAV

    Download the recording free, or turn an interview, memo or podcast take into a searchable transcript in one click.

Need a transcript?

Once you've cleaned up your audio, Autrans turns it into a searchable transcript with speaker labels, summaries, and exports to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, and VTT. Built for African languages: Nigerian English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, plus French and Spanish.

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Frequently asked

Questions, answered

How do I record audio in my browser?
Open the recorder, allow microphone access, and press the red Record button. You'll see a live waveform as you talk. Press stop to get an editable clip you can trim, clean up, and download as MP3 or WAV.
Is the online voice recorder free?
Yes, recording, editing and downloading are completely free with no sign-up. You only need a free account if you want to turn the recording into a transcript.
Does my recording get uploaded to a server?
No. Recording and editing happen entirely in your browser on your own device. Audio only leaves your device if you choose to transcribe it.
Can I record on iPhone or Android?
Yes, the recorder works in modern mobile browsers. On iPhone use Safari 16.4 or newer; on Android any recent Chrome works, and you can install Autrans as an app.
Can I turn my recording into text?
Yes, hit Transcribe and Autrans converts your recording into a searchable transcript with speaker labels, built for Nigerian English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.
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