Google Screen Recorder uses JavaScript to capture browser audio and screen content, and states that captures are not sent to Google.

toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/screen_recorder
Google Screen Recorder homepage screenshot

About Google Screen Recorder

Google Screen Recorder is a web page in the Google Admin Toolbox for recording your screen and audio. It runs in the browser with JavaScript. According to the page, captured media is not sent to Google infrastructure or any other remote service.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Captures screen and audio in the browser using JavaScript
  • Record and Stop buttons
  • Optional audio recording with a checkbox
  • Audio input chosen from a dropdown list
Watch out for
  • Supports only desktop and laptop devices
  • Screen and tab audio recording only on Chrome and Chromium based browsers

Google Screen Recorder at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Details verified
Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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