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Record your screen on any PC, Mac, Chromebook, or Linux machine using just your browser. No software to download, no account to create, no watermark on the recording. Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
| Platform | Built-in Option | Limitations | Browser Recorder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10/11 | Xbox Game Bar (Win+G) | ✗ No webcam overlay, gaming-focused, no tab capture | ✓ Full features, no install |
| Mac | Cmd+Shift+5 | ✗ No system audio without audio driver hack | ✓ Mic + tab audio, no install |
| Chromebook | Screen Capture (built-in) | ✗ Basic, no webcam overlay, no system audio toggle | ✓ Full features in Chrome |
| Linux | Varies (SimpleScreenRecorder, etc.) | ✗ Requires package install, varies by distro | ✓ Works in any browser |
| HP/Dell/Lenovo | Windows built-in only | ✗ Same Xbox Game Bar limitations | ✓ Works in any browser |
Windows 10/11 includes Xbox Game Bar (Win+G) for screen recording. It works but has limitations:
Browser recording captures anything — full screen, desktop, specific windows, or tabs. Add webcam overlay, microphone, and system audio. Downloads as WebM (typically smaller than Game Bar MP4).
Mac's built-in recorder (Cmd+Shift+5) cannot capture system audio. To record what you hear from your speakers, you need a virtual audio driver like BlackHole or Loopback ($109). Browser tab capture sidesteps this — when you record a browser tab, Chrome captures the tab's audio directly. This works for recording web apps, video calls, and browser-based presentations.
ChromeOS includes a basic screen recorder in the Quick Settings menu. The browser-based recorder adds: webcam overlay for picture-in-picture, system audio toggle, microphone toggle, and direct WebM download. Since Chromebooks run Chrome natively, the browser recorder works perfectly.
Works on PC, Mac, Chromebook, and Linux. No download, no watermark.
Open Screen Recorder