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4K Chrome Screen Recorder

Record Your Screen in Stunning 4K

Capture browser tabs, your entire screen, application windows or selected areas in 4K, 2K or Full HD. Record audio, microphone and webcam, then edit and export your video directly from Chrome.

Add to Chrome See How It Works
  • 4K UHD Recording
  • Up to 60 FPS
  • Built-In Video Editor
  • Local Processing
  • 4K UHD3840 × 2160 recording
  • 60 FPSSmooth high-frame-rate capture
  • Multiple SourcesTab, Screen, Window or Area
  • Local RecordingYour recordings stay in your browser

Recording modes

Record Exactly What You Need

Whether you need to capture a browser tab, desktop presentation, application window or a specific part of a webpage, 4K Screen Recorder gives you flexible recording options directly inside Chrome.

Browser Tab Recording

Capture the active Chrome tab with smooth video and supported tab audio.

Screen Recording

Record your full desktop through Chrome's secure screen-sharing interface.

Window Recording

Select an application window and capture only the content you need.

Selected Area Recording PRO

Select a specific part of a webpage and record only that region.

Recording canvas, shown to scale
Relative frame sizes: 4K UHD at 3840 by 2160 is four times the pixels of Full HD at 1920 by 1080, with 2K QHD at 2560 by 1440 in between 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 2K QHD Full HD 1920 × 1080 2560 × 1440
4K UHD holds four times the pixels of Full HD, so small text and interface details stay sharp.

Recording quality

Crystal-Clear Recording Up to 4K UHD

Choose the quality that fits your workflow. Record detailed tutorials, product demos, presentations and browser activity in resolutions up to 3840 × 2160.

4K UHD3840 × 21608.3 MP per frame
2K QHD2560 × 14403.7 MP per frame
Full HD1920 × 10802.1 MP per frame
30 FPS 60 FPS with Pro

Actual recording quality and frame delivery can depend on the source, browser capabilities and device performance.

Audio & camera

Screen, Audio and Camera in One Recording

System & Tab Audio

Capture available system or browser-tab audio while recording.

Microphone

Add narration, explanations and commentary from your microphone.

Webcam Overlay

Include your webcam on top of your screen recording for tutorials, classes, demos and presentations.

Built-in video editor

Edit Your Recording Without Leaving the Extension

Record, preview, edit and export your videos from one streamlined workflow.

  • Trim clips
  • Stitch clips
  • Background customization
  • Captions PRO
  • Text & overlays PRO
  • Branding PRO
  • Color adjustments PRO
  • Annotations PRO
  • Thumbnail creation PRO
  • Resolution controls
  • MP4 export
  • Local editing

Editing happens locally in your browser. Advanced editing tools are available with Pro.

How it works

Record Your Screen in Three Simple Steps

  1. Step 1: Choose What to Record

    Select Browser Tab, Screen or Window, or Selected Area.

  2. Step 2: Configure Your Recording

    Choose resolution, frame rate, audio, microphone, webcam and recording preferences.

  3. Step 3: Record, Edit and Export

    Stop your recording, preview the video, make edits and export it to your device.

All features

Everything You Need for Better Screen Recording

Quality & capture sources

  • 4K UHD Recording

    Record at 3840 × 2160 for sharp, detailed video.

  • 2K QHD Recording

    Record at 2560 × 1440 for crisp everyday captures.

  • Full HD Recording

    Record at 1920 × 1080, the familiar standard for video.

  • 30 FPS Recording

    A steady frame rate for tutorials, demos and slides.

  • 60 FPS Recording PRO

    Smoother motion for scrolling, animation and fast interfaces.

  • Browser Tab Capture

    Record the active Chrome tab with supported tab audio.

  • Screen Capture

    Record your full desktop through Chrome's screen-sharing picker.

  • Window Capture

    Record a single application window and nothing else.

  • Selected Area Capture PRO

    Draw a region on a webpage and record only that area.

Audio, camera & recording controls

  • System / Tab Audio

    Include available audio from the source you record.

  • Microphone Recording

    Narrate and explain as you record.

  • Webcam Overlay

    Show your camera on top of your screen recording.

  • Recording Countdown

    A short countdown so you're ready before capture begins.

  • Custom Filename

    Name recordings your way so they're easy to find.

  • Pause & Resume

    Take a break mid-recording without starting over.

  • Live Recording Controls

    See the timer and pause or stop while you record.

  • Local Recording Storage

    Recordings are kept locally in the extension until you save or delete them.

  • Video Preview

    Watch your recording back before you edit or export.

Edit & export

  • Built-In Video Editor

    Preview, edit and export your recording in one place, right inside the extension. Trim and stitch are included; advanced tools are available with Pro.

  • Trim & Stitch

    Cut unwanted parts and join clips into one video.

  • Captions & Overlays PRO

    Add captions, text and overlays to your recording.

  • Annotations PRO

    Point out details with on-video markup.

  • Thumbnail Tools PRO

    Create a thumbnail for your finished video.

  • MP4 Export

    Save your video as MP4 where the browser supports it.

  • WebM Fallback

    Uses WebM when required by browser support.

Screen, microphone and webcam inputs are processed inside your Chrome browser, then exported to your device only when you choose Your Chrome browser Processed locally

Privacy

Your Recordings Stay With You

4K Screen Recorder processes your recordings locally inside your Chrome browser.

The extension does not upload your screen recordings, webpage content, microphone audio, webcam video or browsing content to an external recording server.

Recordings are temporarily stored locally inside the extension so you can preview, edit, save or delete them. You decide when a video is exported to your device.

  • Local Processing

    Recording and encoding happen inside your browser.

  • User-Controlled Capture

    The extension captures only the source you explicitly choose.

  • Camera & Microphone Control

    Microphone and webcam access are used only when you enable those options.

  • Local Export

    You decide when your finished recording is saved to your device.

Read Privacy Policy

Optional automatic transcription may send audio to your browser’s speech recognition service after confirmation. Review the developer’s Privacy Policy for details.

Free vs Pro

Choose the Recording Plan That Works for You

Feature comparison between the Free and Pro plans of 4K Screen Recorder
Feature FreeGet started Pro PROFull recording & editing
Recording quality
4K UHD RecordingUp to 10 secondsUnlimited
2K QHD RecordingUp to 30 secondsUnlimited
Full HD RecordingUp to 1 minuteUnlimited
30 FPSYesYes
60 FPSNoYes
Capture sources
Browser Tab RecordingYesYes
Screen or Window RecordingYesYes
Selected Area RecordingNoYes
Editing
Trim & StitchYesYes
Advanced EditorNoYes
CaptionsNoYes
OverlaysNoYes
Branding ToolsNoYes
Color ControlsNoYes
AnnotationsNoYes
Thumbnail ToolsNoYes
Get started Start Free Upgrade to Pro

Install the free extension to start recording. Pro features can be unlocked when you need them.

Use cases

Built for Work, Learning and Content Creation

Tutorials

Record software tutorials, walkthroughs and educational content.

Product Demos

Show customers exactly how your product or website works.

Online Classes

Record educational lessons, presentations and browser demonstrations.

Bug Reports

Capture issues visually so developers can understand problems faster.

Presentations

Record slides, applications and desktop presentations.

Creator Content

Create high-quality screen-based videos for YouTube and social media.

Why 4K Screen Recorder

A Powerful Screen Recorder Built Directly Into Chrome

Everything from capture to export happens in the browser you already use, so recording a high-quality video takes a few clicks from the Chrome toolbar.

  • No separate desktop recorder requiredStart recording from the Chrome toolbar.
  • 4K, 2K and Full HD optionsPick the resolution that suits each recording.
  • Tab, screen, window and area recordingCapture exactly the source you need.
  • Audio and webcam supportCombine tab or system audio, microphone and camera.
  • Built-in editing workflowPreview, edit and export without switching apps.
  • Local recording processingRecordings are processed inside your browser.
  • Simple Chrome extension interfaceClear recording options in a compact popup.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4K Screen Recorder?

4K Screen Recorder is a Chrome extension for recording browser tabs, screens, application windows and selected webpage areas in resolutions up to 4K UHD.

Can I record in 4K?

Yes. The extension provides a 4K UHD recording option at 3840 × 2160. Actual results depend on your selected source, Chrome capabilities and computer performance.

Can I record at 60 FPS?

60 FPS recording is available with the Pro plan.

Can I record a browser tab?

Yes. You can record your active browser tab.

Can I record my entire screen?

Yes. Chrome's secure screen-sharing interface allows you to choose a supported screen or application window.

Can I record only part of a webpage?

Yes. Selected Area recording is available with Pro.

Can I record microphone audio?

Yes. You can enable your microphone before starting a recording.

Can I include my webcam?

Yes. The extension supports an optional webcam overlay.

Can I record tab or system audio?

Supported audio from the selected source can be included when available and enabled.

Does 4K Screen Recorder upload my recordings?

Screen recordings are processed locally in the browser rather than being uploaded to an external recording server.

Where are recordings stored?

Recordings can be temporarily stored locally by the extension for previewing and editing until you save or delete them.

Does it include a video editor?

Yes. The extension includes local video editing tools. Advanced editing capabilities are available with Pro.

Can I export recordings as MP4?

The recorder prefers MP4 where supported and can use WebM as a browser compatibility fallback.

Does it work on Chrome?

Yes. 4K Screen Recorder is built specifically as a Google Chrome extension and is installed from the Chrome Web Store.

Still need help? Visit the Support Center

Ready to Record Your Screen in 4K?

Capture your browser, screen or application window with high-quality video, audio and editing tools built directly into Chrome.

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Start recording in just a few clicks.

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