A screen recorder that fits a Chromebook
Chromebooks cannot run OBS or most desktop recorders. A browser recorder is the shortest path: open a page, share the screen, stop, download. No Linux container, no Play Store.
Start recording → Free · no account · nothing is uploadedHow to do it
- Open the page in ChromeWorks on ChromeOS 100 and newer.
- Press “Start recording” and sharePick the whole screen, a window or a tab.
- StopUse the page button or the “Stop sharing” chip in the shelf.
- Download to FilesThe file lands in your Downloads folder like any other download.
ChromeOS specifics worth knowing
Tab sharing with audio works well on ChromeOS. Whole-screen audio depends on the device and Chrome version — the VU meters tell you whether it arrived before you start.
Recordings are stored in the browser first, so they survive a closed tab. Download them to Files before clearing site data.
When the built-in recorder is enough
ChromeOS has a built-in screen capture in the quick settings. Use it for a quick clip with no editing.
Use OneTake when you need a specific region, camera picture-in-picture, a GIF, or a file you will keep and re-export later.
Frequently asked questions
Does it need the Linux container?
No. Everything runs in Chrome, including MP4 and GIF export.
Can I record Android apps on ChromeOS?
Yes, by sharing the whole screen while the app is open.
Does it work offline?
After the first load a service worker caches the app, so you can open it without a network.
Where are files saved?
The browser stores takes locally; use Download to put them in Files.