Need to record your screen without installing extra software? NexCalco’s free Screen Recorder lets you capture a shared screen, application window, or browser tab directly from your browser. Start recording, stop when you’re finished, preview the video, and download it to your device. It’s useful for creating tutorials, demonstrating a website, recording a workflow, or explaining something on your screen. Available options depend on your browser and the permissions you grant.
Your screen preview will appear here after you start sharing your screen.
Your Screen Recording
Tip: Close private information before recording your screen. Anything visible in the shared screen or window may be captured. Use the browser’s sharing picker to choose the screen, window, or tab you want to record.
How to Use the Screen Recorder
Recording your screen is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.
- Choose your audio option: If you want to include your voice, select the microphone audio checkbox.
- Start recording: Click Start Screen Recording. Your browser will ask you to choose what to share.
- Choose what to capture: Select your entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab, depending on the options available.
- Allow audio access: If you enabled microphone recording, allow microphone access when prompted. To capture computer audio, choose the relevant audio-sharing option in your browser’s screen-sharing dialog, if available.
- Record your screen: Perform the actions you want to capture. The timer displays the recording duration.
- Pause or resume: Use the Pause and Resume buttons whenever you need a break.
- Stop recording: Click Stop Recording when you’re finished. Your video will appear in the preview player.
- Download or share: Watch your recording, download it to your device, or use Share Recording if your browser supports sharing video files.
What Can You Use an Online Screen Recorder For?
A screen recorder can be helpful for everyday work, learning, and content creation.
- Tutorials: Show someone how to use a website or software application.
- Online lessons: Record a demonstration or explain a process on your screen.
- Bug reports: Capture a problem so developers can better understand what happened.
- Presentations: Demonstrate slides, workflows, or digital projects.
- Content creation: Prepare screen recordings for video tutorials and educational content.
- Personal reference: Save a demonstration or workflow to review later, where permitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NexCalco’s Screen Recorder free?
Yes. The tool is available to use for free, subject to your browser’s screen-capture capabilities.
Do I need to install software?
No separate recording application is required. Recording takes place in a compatible browser.
Can I record an entire screen or just one window?
Many desktop browsers let you choose an entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab. The available choices depend on your browser and operating system.
Can I record my voice?
Yes, if your browser supports the required APIs and you enable the microphone option and grant permission. If microphone access is unavailable, the tool may continue recording video without your voice.
Can I record computer audio?
Some browsers allow you to share audio from a tab or screen. Availability depends on your browser, operating system, and the option selected in the sharing dialog. Computer audio is not guaranteed on every device.
Where is the recorded video saved?
The recording remains temporarily in your browser while the page is open. Click Download Video to save a copy to your device. Download your recording before refreshing or closing the page.
What video format does it use?
The recorder uses a video format supported by your browser, commonly WebM. Some browsers may support other formats. The file extension reflects the format detected by the tool.
Why is screen recording not working?
Use a supported, up-to-date desktop browser and open the page over HTTPS. Make sure you select a screen or window in the sharing dialog and do not cancel the permission request. Some mobile browsers and devices do not support screen capture through web pages.
Is my screen recording uploaded to NexCalco?
The provided tool code does not upload your recording to a NexCalco server. It captures and processes the recording in your browser. However, the content you choose to share may be visible to anyone or any application included in the captured screen.
Final Thoughts
An online screen recorder is useful when you want to demonstrate a process, create a quick tutorial, or explain something visually. NexCalco’s Screen Recorder lets you capture your screen, preview the video, and download it directly from a compatible browser without installing a separate recording application.
Related Tools: Use our Microphone Test to check your microphone or our Webcam Test to check your camera before recording.