Record Your Screen in Chrome, Get an MP4
The ScreenApp Chrome extension records your screen, window, browser tab, microphone and camera, with system audio. Stop the recording and the MP4 file is ready to play, trim, or send.
The extension has a 4.1 rating from 71 reviews on the Chrome Web Store. It records the browser tab you’re on, your whole screen, or a single window, and can add your webcam on top of the recording.
What you get with the extension:
- Recording of screen, window, or a single tab, with microphone, system audio, or both at once
- Free to try, up to 45 minutes per recording
- no watermark on any recording or export
- MP4 output at up to 4K, depending on the computer
- Trim the start or end before you save
How to Record With the Chrome Extension
- Install from the Chrome Web Store: Search “ScreenApp” and click “Add to Chrome.” The extension icon appears in your toolbar.
- Pick a source and the audio: Click the icon, choose tab, window, or full screen, then turn on microphone, system audio, or both.
- Record, then stop: Click “Stop” when you’re done and the MP4 file is ready to play or download.
Recording quality depends on your computer and the source you pick. A single tab uses less processing than a full desktop capture with a webcam layered on top. If you need to record without Chrome open, ScreenApp also has Mac and Windows apps.
Chrome Screen Recorder Extension vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp Extension | Loom | Screencastify | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free recording | up to 45 min | up to 5 min per video | up to 30 min per video | Not stated (local desktop app) |
| Local MP4 download | Yes | No, cloud only | Yes, after processing | Yes |
| System audio + mic together | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Watermark on free plan | No | Yes, Loom branding | Yes, Castify watermark | No |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $18/month annual | $7/month annual | Free, open source |
| Setup | Install from Chrome Web Store | Install, needs an account | Install, needs an account | Download and install |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, screenapp.io/pricing, loom.com/pricing, screencastify.com/pricing
- vs Loom: Loom’s free plan caps each recording at 5 minutes and adds Loom branding to the video. Removing the branding needs the Business plan at $18 a month billed annually. ScreenApp’s free recordings run up to 45 minutes with no watermark on any recording or export.
- vs Screencastify: Screencastify’s free plan records up to 30 minutes per video but adds the Castify watermark; removing it starts at $7 a month billed annually. ScreenApp has no watermark on any plan.
- vs OBS Studio: OBS is free, open source software you install on your computer, with no browser extension. It’s built for streaming setups with scenes and sources, which takes more configuration than clicking an extension icon and choosing a tab.
Who Uses the Chrome Extension Screen Recorder
Content creators record software walkthroughs and product demos straight from a browser tab, with narration on the same track as the tab audio.
Teachers record lessons and feedback on assignments from their laptop, so students can replay a class they missed.
Remote teams record a short update showing their screen instead of writing a long message or booking a meeting.
Customer support agents record the exact steps to fix a problem, so a customer can follow along instead of reading a list of instructions.
Developers record a browser bug as it happens, narrating what they expected against what the page actually did, and hand the MP4 to QA.
