How to Record Screen and Webcam Online | Docnify Guide

Whether you're making a quick tutorial for a colleague, documenting a software bug, or recording a presentation, you shouldn't need to download clunky, expensive software. Docnify's Screen Recorder brings professional capturing tools right to your browser.

The Privacy Advantage

Most free online screen recorders require you to create an account and silently upload your video to their cloud servers, where it sits forever. We take a different approach. By leveraging modern HTML5 APIs, your video stream is funneled directly into your local RAM. When you hit download, it saves straight to your hard drive. No cloud, no uploads, no privacy risks.

Zero Watermarks

We don't stamp our logo over your hard work. Your recordings are 100% clean and professional, ready to be shared with clients or uploaded to YouTube.

Unlimited Length

Unlike other free tools that cut you off after 5 minutes, you can record for as long as your computer has enough free memory to store the temporary file.

Best Practices for Screen Recording

Clean Your Desktop: If you're recording your entire screen, hide sensitive files and close distracting notifications or chat apps.
Record Specific Tabs: For the best privacy and performance, choose to record a "Chrome Tab" or "Window" rather than the "Entire Screen" when possible.
Test Your Mic: Do a quick 5-second test recording before starting a 30-minute presentation to ensure your microphone is picking up your voice clearly.

1Step-by-Step Guide

Select Your Sources

Choose what you want to record: your entire screen, a specific application window, a browser tab, your webcam, or just your microphone.

Allow Permissions

Your browser will ask for permission to access your screen, camera, or microphone. Don't worry, the video is processed locally and never uploaded to our servers.

Start Recording

Click the red Record button. You can pause and resume the recording at any time if you need to take a break or switch tabs.

Save Your Video

When you're finished, click Stop. You can instantly play back the video in the browser and download it as a high-quality .webm file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my recording uploaded anywhere?

No! Docnify's Screen Recorder uses native browser APIs (MediaRecorder). Your video is captured, processed, and stored entirely within your browser's temporary memory until you download it.

Why does it save as a .webm file?

WebM is an open, high-quality video format created by Google that is the native recording standard for web browsers. It offers great compression without losing quality. You can play WebM files directly in your browser or with standard media players like VLC.

Can I record system audio?

Yes! When you share your screen (specifically on Chrome/Edge), check the 'Also share system audio' box in the browser prompt to capture the audio playing from your computer.

How to Screen Recorder