ScreenCast Studio is a free screen recorder for Chrome & Edge. Capture your desktop, windows, or browser tabs with system audio and microphone — all processed locally, nothing uploaded.
Powerful recording features wrapped in a clean, intuitive interface. No ads, no spyware, no hidden costs.
Capture your entire desktop, a specific application window, or a single browser tab. Switch sources with one click.
Record application sounds and your voice simultaneously. Perfect for tutorials, presentations, and gameplay commentary.
Videos are generated in your browser and saved directly to your device. No cloud uploads, no waiting, no sign-up.
Built-in converter transforms WebM recordings to universally compatible MP4 format — no extra software needed.
All recording data stays in your browser. We never upload, transmit, or share your screen content with any server.
Full interface localization in English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Bengali.
From install to download in under a minute. No account required.
Install from Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons with one click.
Select desktop, window, or tab. Toggle audio options.
Hit the record button and capture your screen in real time.
Preview your recording and download instantly. Convert to MP4 if needed.
Start free with 360p/480p and 10-minute recordings. Upgrade once for unlimited everything.
| Feature | Free | Pro $19.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen recording (desktop/window/tab) | ✓ | ✓ |
| System audio + microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebM to MP4 conversion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local download (no upload) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video quality | 360p / 480p | Up to 1080p Ultra HD |
| Max recording duration | 10 minutes | Unlimited |
| License type | Free forever | One-time payment, lifetime |
| Future updates | ✓ | ✓ |
Whether you're teaching, presenting, or creating content, ScreenCast Studio has you covered.
Record lectures and tutorials with clear system audio for students.
Capture video calls and online meetings for later review or sharing.
Walk through code demos, software features, and step-by-step guides.
Produce YouTube videos, demos, and social media content with audio narration.
Record screen to reproduce and document bugs for development teams.
Capture gameplay with system audio for streaming or highlights.
ScreenCast Studio processes all recordings locally in your browser. There are no servers, no cloud storage, and no tracking.
Yes! The free version includes full recording features with 360p/480p quality and up to 10-minute recordings. No watermark, no sign-up, no credit card. You only pay $19.99 once if you need 1080p quality and unlimited duration.
No. All screen and audio data is processed entirely in your browser. Recordings are only saved when you click the download button, and they go directly to your local device. We have no servers that receive your recording data.
ScreenCast Studio works on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers. Firefox support is also available via Mozilla Add-ons (AMO). The extension requires Manifest V3 compatible browser.
Yes. Enable both "System Audio" and "Microphone" in the recording settings. The extension automatically mixes both audio sources into a single track. Note: for system audio, you must also check "Share audio" in the browser's screen sharing dialog.
Recordings are saved in WebM format by default. The extension includes a built-in WebM-to-MP4 converter that re-encodes the video using Canvas + MediaRecorder, so you can get MP4 files without installing any additional software.
No, it's a one-time payment. You pay once and get a lifetime license with unlimited recording quality, unlimited duration, and all future updates. No recurring fees, no subscriptions.
The interface is fully localized in 12 languages: English, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Bengali. The extension auto-detects your browser language.
Free forever. No watermark. No sign-up. Just click and record.