Screen Recorder — Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use Screen Recorder: step-by-step instructions, settings, export options, privacy, limits and troubleshooting.
Open Screen RecorderStep-by-step instructions
- Open this HTTPS page in a desktop browser that supports screen recording.
- Optionally enable shared tab/system audio, then click Start recording.
- Choose a screen, window or tab in the browser’s permission dialog.
- Click Stop recording or use your browser’s Stop sharing control.
- Preview your recording, click Prepare recording download, and save the file.
Permissions and privacy
You choose what is shared in the browser’s own permission dialog. Permission is required for every recording. Only record material you have permission to share, and close sensitive windows and notifications first.
The tool does not request microphone or camera access. Optional audio captures only audio the browser supplies with the selected screen, window or tab; availability depends on browser and operating system. Recordings are kept in page memory and are not uploaded.
Browser support and download format
Screen capture requires HTTPS and a compatible desktop browser. Many mobile browsers do not provide this API. If unavailable, the page explains that recording cannot start.
The browser selects a supported WebM or MP4 encoder. The requested capture size is 1280 × 720, with a maximum of 1920 × 1080 and 30 frames per second when constraints are supported. No format conversion is performed. Test the downloaded recording in your intended player.
Recording limits and cleanup
Recordings stop automatically after three minutes. A recording that exceeds 48 MB is discarded to prevent unbounded memory use; make a shorter recording if this happens. Shared-audio and video encoding can use substantial CPU and memory.
Stopping, leaving the page or a recording failure stops active capture tracks. The browser’s own Stop sharing control also stops recording. Download before leaving. Discard recording clears the current preview; this cannot recover an unsaved recording.
Processing and privacy
Files and entered content are processed on your device in this browser tab. File contents and results are not uploaded to Helphonic or sent to analytics. The page still contacts Helphonic to load its tools, check access and confirm non-content usage information. Work is not saved to your account; download or copy results before leaving or reloading the page.
Access and current limits
Check the tool page for current access, remaining usage and per-operation limits. File count, per-file size, total size and page limits can depend on your access and can change. Device and processor safety limits still apply when usage is unlimited. A paid pass does not necessarily increase every processing limit.
One successful export counts as one operation. Previewing and editing do not use an operation. Daily allowances reset at 00:00 UTC. Downloads of an already-created result do not count again.
If an operation cannot finish
Use a current browser and smaller inputs if the tab runs out of memory. Some tools download a local processing library or model on first use, so an internet connection is needed even though your content stays on the device.
If the tool reports that access or limits changed, review the current policy and run it again. If usage confirmation is uncertain after an interrupted connection, a retry can count as another operation. Download completed work before reloading; this site does not keep a recovery copy.
Check the current limits
Allowances and per-operation limits can change. The Screen Recorder page shows the policy that applies to you. Per-operation safety limits still apply when usage is unlimited. See access passes if a tool or extra usage requires paid access.
For site-wide information, read the privacy policy and security details.