---
title: "Online Voice Recorder: Record Audio and Save as MP3"
description: "Record your voice in the browser with a live level meter and pause, play it back, and download it. Convert to MP3 if you like. Nothing is uploaded."
canonical: https://toolsugar.com/tools/voice-recorder
image: https://toolsugar.com/og.png
---

# Record your voice in the browser

Voice Recorder records audio from your microphone, with a live level meter and a pause button, and lets you play it back and download it. The file is saved in the format your browser records, and you can convert it to MP3 on the same page. Nothing is uploaded, because the audio stays in your tab.

Runs on your device

## How it works

1. Press Start recording and allow microphone access when the browser asks.
2. Speak while you watch the level meter, and use Pause and Resume if you need a break.
3. Press Stop, then play the recording back to check it.
4. Press Download to save it, or press Convert to MP3 first for a file that plays everywhere.

## Key facts

- **Format**: WebM, MP4 or Ogg audio, whichever your browser records, with MP3 as an option
- **MP3 conversion**: 128 kbps, done on your device with a 32 MB video engine
- **Controls**: Live level meter, timer, pause, resume and playback
- **Your audio**: Stays in this tab and is never uploaded

## Common uses

- Record a voice memo or a quick idea.
- Make a spoken note to send to someone.
- Record narration to use in a video.
- Record yourself to transcribe afterwards.

## Questions

### How do I record my voice on my computer?

Press Start recording, allow microphone access, and speak. Press Stop when you are finished, play it back, and press Download. No app or account is needed.

### Can I save the recording as an MP3?

Yes. After you stop, press Convert to MP3. It makes a 128 kbps MP3 on your device. The first conversion downloads a 32 MB engine that your browser then reuses.

### Why is my download a WebM file?

Browsers record in their own format, which is often WebM with Opus audio, and Safari uses MP4. Those play in most players and browsers. Convert to MP3 if you need a file that plays everywhere.

### Is my recording uploaded?

No. The audio is recorded and kept inside your browser tab. It leaves your device only if you choose to download or share the file yourself.

[Read the Voice Recorder guide](https://toolsugar.com/blog/how-to-record-your-voice-online)

## Related tools

- [Mic Test](https://toolsugar.com/tools/mic-test)
- [Speech to Text](https://toolsugar.com/tools/speech-to-text)
- [Screen Recorder](https://toolsugar.com/tools/screen-recorder)
- [Transcribe to Text](https://toolsugar.com/tools/transcribe-audio-to-text)