How to Start a Browser Tab Recording on Chrome, Edge, and Safari

Need to capture a specific moment on a webpage or share a visual walkthrough? In this case, starting a browser tab recording could be your top choice because it uses fewer resources and improves the system's efficiency. Besides, this type of recording enables you to highlight what you want to present and provides a smoother recording process.

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#1. Record Any Browser tab via EaseUS Online Screen Recorder 🔥

Generally speaking, the main content of browser tab recording is presentations, tutorials, lectures, meetings, webinars, or LIVE streams from streaming platforms. That is where EaseUS Online Screen Recorder comes into play.

This online screen recorder is good at recording these online contents on Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firebox, or Opera's tab with a screen, system sound, or voice. Let's take Google Chrome as an example. Please refer to the steps below to record Chrome tab with audio using EaseUS Online Screen Recorder.

Step 1. Go to https://recorder.easeus.com/online-screen-recorder.html > activate your webcam and/or microphone.

Step 2. Click Start Recording > select the Chrome tab you want to screen record > after 3s countdown, it will begin recording Chrome tab > Stop it after the browser tab recording process.

Step 3. Save your captured Chrome tab recording to a safe location.

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#2. Record Chrome and Edge Browser Tabs via Clipchamp

Suppose you prefer online screen recorders released by Microsoft. In this scenario, Clipchamp is a good choice because this video editor enables all users to record their screens or record screens and cameras at the same time to create training videos, live PowerPoint presentations, gaming streams, etc.

The following steps depict how to start a browser tab recording via Clipchamp. We also take Google Chrome as an example.

Step 1. Sign up for or log into the Clipchamp for personal accounts > enter its main interface > click Create a new video > select Record & Create > choose Screen.

Step 2. A pop-up will remind you to allow your camera and microphone. You can enable or deactivate it based on your needs.

Step 3. Click the red button to do a browser tab recording.

Step 4. Under the Chrome tab section, select your targeted Chrome tab > activate Also share tab audio > click Share.

Step 5. You'll be led to your selected Chrome tab webpage> please click Stop sharing button after recording.

Step 6. Click the play button to preview your Chrome tab screen recording with audio > click save and edit to go back to the editor. The video file format is WebM by default.

#3. Record Chrome and Edge Browser Tabs via Xbox Game Bar

How to do browser tab recording besides online screen recorders? You can utilize Xbox Game Bar, a built-in Windows screen recording feature to record your Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser tabs. In addition, the Xbox Game Bar can also help you record gameplay on Windows 11 or 10.

However, partial Windows 11 users have complained that they cannot open their Xbox Game Bar by pressing Win + G on their keyboards. Not to mention starting browser tab recordings. If you're also bothered by this issue, please check the following items.

1️⃣Press Win + I to open Windows Settings > choose Gaming > ensure you've turned your Xbox Game Bar on.

2️⃣If you cannot open this program, please download the Xbox Game Bar and the relevant software components from the Microsoft Store to ensure a smooth operation process.

Let's start a browser tab recording on Chrome using the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 1. Open the Chrome tab you intend to screen record > press Win + G to open Xbox Game Bar > select the Capture icon > enable your camera and micro before the browser tab recording process.

Step 2. Click the round circle or press Win + Alt + R to start or end the recording.

Similarly, you can execute the same clicks on your Microsoft Edge. This reference picture shows how to make a screen recording with your microphone on Edge via Xbox Game Bar.

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#4. Perform a Chrome Browser Tab Recording with Screencastify

If you're an educator and want to screen record Chrome tabs with audio, you can give this handy Chrome extension, Google Screencastify, a chance. This Chrome screen recorder enables you to create, edit, and share videos in seconds. Here are the steps.

Step 1. Download the Screencastify from the chrome web store > add it to your Google Chrome extension.

Step 2. Go to your desired Google webpage > open your Screencastify by clicking the icon> select to record THIS TAB among THIS TAB, FULL SCREEN, and WEBCAM ONLY.

Step 3. If necessary, set Microphone Access and/or Camera Access > click Record.

#5. Do a Browser Tab Recording on Chrome using the Screen Recorder

How to record only one tab in Chrome? Apart from Screencastify, Screen Recorder for Google Chrome is another practical Chrome extension that can record your Chrome tab, desktop, or specific application window. Here are some new features of this Chrome tab recorder.

Consider selecting this tool if you want to enjoy the above features.

Step 1. Get Screen Recorder for Google Chrome from the Google Chrome Store > add it to your Chrome extension.

Step 2. Locate your targeted Chrome tab > select Only Screen or Screen + Camera as you prefer> choose System + Mic based on your needs > click Start Recording.

#6. Record Safari tabs via the ScreenApp's Safari Screen Recorder

As the name suggests, ScreenApp's Safari Screen Recorder is used to record a Safari tab. You can also use it to record entire Safari browsing sessions. It does well in recording high-quality web pages, tutorials, and presentations. That is to say, ScreenApp's Safari Screen Recorder can simultaneously capture your Mac screen, audio, and webcam.

Here are the clicks:▶️open the Safari tab on your Mac > click the ScreenApp extension on the Safari toolbar > click Start Recording to begin the browser tab recording process > edit or trim your recordings if needed.

#7. Record Any Browser Tab via Third-party Screen Recorders🔥🔥

As you can see, although these video recorder extensions or online screen recorders can help you record browser tabs, you cannot enjoy more affluent and more advanced features only supported by desktop screen recorders like EaseUS RecExperts.

Firstly, EaseUS RecExperts provides a smoother browser tab recording process due to its stability. Secondly, it lets you simultaneously record multiple tabs with your webcam, system sound, and microphone in your Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firebox, etc. Thirdly, this versatile third-party tool can help you capture various tabs among different browsers, putting your recording needs at your fingertips.

Other features of EaseUS RecExperts:

• Screen record protected videos without black screens on Netflix, Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus, Amazon Prime, and other copyright platforms. Please note that it's only for personal use.
• Its schedule recording feature allows you to set the recording time, duration, etc.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. There are two modes for screen recording. Choose "Full Screen", this tool will capture the whole screen; choose "Region", you will need to select the recording area manually.

Step 2. After that, you can choose to record the webcam, system sound, or microphone as you like. Of course, you can turn them off if you only need to record the silent screen.

Step 3. Then, you can click the red "REC" button to start recording. Now you will see a menu bar on your screen. If you want to pause the recording, click on the white "Pause" button; to end the recording, click on the red "Stop" button.

Step 4. After recording, you will be led to the recording list interface. Here you can view or edit your recordings easily.

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Conclusion

How to do a browser tab recording? The first thing that comes to mind for most users is an online video recorder or plugin. That's the truth. Based on our assessment, the EaseUS Online Screen Recorder seems to be the most comprehensive.

However, if you prefer a more stable browser tab recording process and more extensive video editing features, download EaseUS RecExperts on your Windows or Mac now!

FAQs about Browser Tab Recording & Screen Recording

With the diversification of recording needs, users have their demands regarding screen recording. Thus, this section lists several relevant questions and answers about browser tab recording and screen recording.

1. How to record specific Chrome tab via OBS Studio?

In this case, we've included detailed instructions for Windows PCs.

Step 1. Install and launch OBS Studio > click + at the bottom-left corner of the screen > under Sources, click +.

Step 2. Select Display Capture > rename it > click OK.

Step 3. After seeing a pop-up window, designate the display area you want to screen record on Chrome > click OK > choose Settings.

Step 4. Select Output in the next window > set the video file format as MP4 > set a saved path > click Start Recording.

2. Does Microsoft Edge have screen recording?

Yes, it does. Though Microsoft Edge provides a built-in screen recording feature, you'd better employ a screen recording extension or a third-party tool like EaseUS RecExperts for a better result.