Online Voice Recorder

Record your voice or any sound from your microphone. Pause and resume, play it back, then download it. Recordings never leave your device.

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Press the red button to start recording.

How to use the voice recorder

  1. Press the red Record button and allow microphone access.
  2. Watch the waveform move as you speak. Use Pause to take a break.
  3. Press Stop. The recording appears below with a player.
  4. Rename it if you like, then download it in your browser's format or as WAV.

Ideas for using it

  • Voice memos, to-do lists and quick ideas.
  • Practicing a speech, presentation, interview answers or a language.
  • Recording a song idea or an instrument part.
  • Leaving audio feedback for students or colleagues.

File formats explained

FormatSize per minute (approx.)Best for
WebM / Ogg (Opus)0.5–1 MBSmall files for sharing and voice notes
MP4 / M4A (AAC)0.5–1 MBiPhone, Mac and most media players
WAVAbout 5–10 MBEditing in audio software, maximum compatibility

Check your microphone first with the mic test.

Last reviewed October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How do I record my voice online?

Press the red Record button and allow microphone access. Speak, then press Stop. Your recording appears in the list, where you can play it, rename it and download it. Use Pause to take a break without starting a new file.

Are my recordings uploaded?

No. Recording happens entirely in your browser and the audio never leaves your device. Recordings are lost when you close or refresh the page, so download any you want to keep.

What file format are the recordings?

The quick download uses your browser's native format: WebM or Ogg in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and MP4 (AAC) in Safari. Choose "WAV" for an uncompressed file that opens in almost any audio app, though it is much larger.

Is there a time limit?

There is no fixed limit, but very long recordings use a lot of memory. For recordings longer than about an hour, it is safer to stop and start a new one now and then.

How can I make my recording sound better?

Record in a quiet room with soft furnishings, keep a steady distance of about a hand's width to a foot from the mic, and use a headset or USB microphone instead of a laptop's built-in one. Turn on noise suppression if voices sound muffled by background noise.