Screen Capture
Capture your screen, a specific window, or browser tab directly from your browser. No installation required — works with the built-in Screen Capture API.
Why use this tool?
Our Screen Capture tool provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots and record videos without installing any software. It uses your browser's built-in Screen Capture API for secure, local processing.
- Screenshot & Video Recording — capture static images or record full video with audio.
- Customizable quality settings — choose resolution (480p to 4K) and frame rate (15-60 FPS).
- Microphone support — include voice narration in your screen recordings.
- Multiple capture modes — choose between entire screen, window, or browser tab.
- No installation needed — runs directly in your browser.
- Privacy-focused — all processing happens locally and never uploaded.
- Instant download — save screenshots as PNG and videos as WebM format.
- Cross-platform — works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.
How to use
For Screenshots:
- Select "Screenshot" mode at the top.
- Select your preferred capture type (Entire Screen, Window, or Browser Tab).
- Click "Start Screen Capture" button.
- Choose the screen, window, or tab you want to capture from the browser dialog.
- Wait for the 3-second countdown and view your captured screenshot in the preview area.
- Click "Download Screenshot" to save the image as a PNG file.
For Video Recording:
- Select "Video Recording" mode at the top.
- Configure your recording settings:
- Video Quality: Choose from Low (480p), Medium (720p), High (1080p), or Ultra (4K)
- Frame Rate: Select 15, 24, 30, or 60 FPS
- Include microphone audio: Check this option to record your voice along with the screen
- Select your preferred capture type (Entire Screen, Window, or Browser Tab).
- Click "Start Recording" button.
- Choose the screen, window, or tab you want to record from the browser dialog.
- The recording will start immediately. You'll see a timer showing the recording duration.
- Click "Stop Recording" when you're done, or click "Stop sharing" in your browser.
- Preview your video and click "Download Video" to save it.
Note about MP4 format: Due to browser limitations, recordings are saved in WebM format. If you select MP4 as your preferred format, the video will still be downloaded as WebM. You can easily convert WebM to MP4 using free online converters or video editing software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the MushTools Screen Capture tool is completely free with no sign-up required. All processing happens in your browser.
You can capture your entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab. You can also record videos of your screen with customizable quality settings and optional microphone audio.
No. Everything runs client-side in your browser. Your screenshots and videos never leave your device and are not stored anywhere.
The Screen Capture API requires your permission to access your screen. Make sure to allow screen sharing when prompted by your browser. For video recording with audio, you'll also need to grant microphone permissions.
You can choose from four quality levels: Low (480p), Medium (720p), High (1080p), and Ultra (4K). Higher quality results in larger file sizes but better visual clarity.
Due to browser limitations, the MediaRecorder API only supports WebM format natively. While you can select MP4 as your preferred format, the actual download will be in WebM format. You can easily convert WebM to MP4 using free online converters or video editing software like VLC, HandBrake, or FFmpeg.
For tutorials and presentations, 30 FPS is usually sufficient. For gaming or fast-moving content, consider using 60 FPS for smoother playback. Lower frame rates (15-24 FPS) are suitable for static content and result in smaller file sizes.