About the Video Recorder
Tezmy's Video Recorder films you with your own webcam and microphone, right in the browser. Choose the camera and the quality, press the red button, and press Stop when you are done. The video plays straight away on the page, you see its length and size, and you can download it, record again or delete it. There is no sign-up, no watermark and nothing to install, and the video is made on your device: it is never uploaded. A small optional box can give you a topic to talk about, which is handy for practising English or an interview.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Video Recorder
- 1Press Turn on camera and allow the camera and microphone when your browser asks. Pick another camera in the list if you have more than one.
- 2Choose SD or HD, switch the microphone on or off, and check yourself in the preview. Mirror view only changes what you see.
- 3Press the red Start recording button. A red dot and a timer show that you are being recorded. Press Stop when you have finished.
- 4Watch the video in the player. Press Download video to save it, Record again to try another take, or Delete to remove it.
When a webcam video is the right choice
A short video often says more than a long message. People use a webcam recorder for a video introduction on a job application, a message to a friend or relative, a practice run before a presentation, a language-speaking exercise, a quick explanation for a teammate or a short clip for a class assignment. Because it runs in the browser, you can do it on a borrowed computer or a school laptop without installing anything.
If you want to record what is on your screen instead of your face, use the Screen Recorder. For sound only, the Voice Recorder is simpler, and for a single photo, Camera Online takes pictures. This tool is for you on camera.
Getting a good recording
- Light: face a window or a lamp so the light falls on your face. A bright window behind you makes you look dark.
- Camera height: put the camera at eye level. On a laptop, a few books underneath the machine do the job.
- Sound: a headset or earphones with a microphone usually sound clearer than the laptop microphone, and they stop echo from the speakers. Pick a quiet room and close the window.
- Background: a tidy wall or shelf is enough. Check the preview before you start, because what you see is what is recorded.
- Test first: record ten seconds, play them back and check the picture and the sound. Then record the real take.
SD or HD, and how big the file gets
HD records at 1280 by 720 pixels, sharp enough for a profile video or a presentation, and takes about 20 MB for each minute with sound. SD records at 640 by 360 and takes about 8 MB a minute, which is better for a slow connection or when you want to send the file by email or chat. Your camera may give a slightly different size if it cannot do exactly what is asked, and the preview shows what you really get.
If a file is still too big to send, the Video Compressor makes it smaller, and the Trim Video tool cuts off the start and end if you spent a few seconds reaching for the button.
Practising speaking with a topic
Below the recorder there is an optional box with about forty short speaking topics, such as describing your morning routine or introducing yourself in a minute. Press Give me a topic, talk for one or two minutes while you record, then watch the video. Hearing and seeing yourself is one of the quickest ways to notice filler words, pace and pronunciation. Record the same topic again a week later and compare the two. The topics are only a prompt: the tool works the same without them.
Phones, browsers and privacy
On a phone, the front camera is used by default and you can pick another camera from the list when the browser offers one. Hold the phone steady, or lean it against something, and record in landscape if you want a wide picture. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari all support recording; an old browser that does not will tell you so. The page needs a secure (https) connection, as every website that uses the camera does.
Your video is never sent to us. The camera switches off as soon as you press Stop or leave the page, so the browser's camera light goes out. Since nothing is stored on a server, closing the page deletes the video: download it first if you want to keep it.
Features
- Live preview of your camera, mirrored by default so it feels like a mirror
- Choose between several cameras, and SD (360p) or HD (720p) quality
- Microphone on or off, with echo and noise reduction
- Instant playback with the length and file size shown
- Saves the real format your browser records (MP4 or WebM) and tells you which
- Optional speaking topics for English and interview practice
- Private: the video never leaves your device, and the camera switches off when you stop
Frequently asked questions
How do I record myself on my computer or phone?
Open this page, press Turn on camera and allow the camera and microphone. Then press the red Start recording button, speak or act, and press Stop. The video appears in a player on the same page, and Download video saves it to your device. It works the same on a laptop with a built-in webcam, a computer with a USB webcam and a phone.
Is this video recorder free, and does it add a watermark?
It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. The recording is made by your own browser, so we never receive it and there is nothing for us to charge for.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The camera picture is recorded and kept inside your browser. It stays on the page until you close or reload it, so download any video you want to keep. Your browser may warn you before you leave the page with a video that is not saved yet.
What file format is the video, and will it play everywhere?
It depends on your browser. Safari and newer versions of Chrome and Edge save MP4, which plays on practically every phone, computer and editor. Firefox and older Chrome save WebM, which plays in browsers and VLC but not in every video editor. The page tells you which format you got and the file name ends with it. A video converter can change WebM into MP4.
Why does the browser say the camera is blocked or not found?
Blocked means you (or your browser) said no to the permission: tap the lock or settings icon beside the web address, allow the camera and microphone for this site, then press Turn on camera again. Not found means no camera is connected or it is switched off. If another app, such as a video call, is using the camera, close it first. If you have no microphone, switch the Microphone box off.
Can I record without sound?
Yes. Untick Microphone before you start and the video is recorded without any sound, which also makes the file a little smaller. You can switch it on again at any time while the camera is on but not recording.
How long can I record?
There is no time limit set by us. The video is held in your device's memory until you download it, so after 10 minutes the page shows a gentle reminder. At HD it takes roughly 20 MB per minute, at SD about 8 MB. For a very long session, record in parts.
Why is the preview mirrored but my saved video is not?
A mirrored preview feels natural, like looking in a mirror, so it is on by default. The saved video is not flipped, so text on a poster, a T-shirt or a whiteboard reads correctly for the people who watch it. You can turn Mirror view off if you prefer to see yourself as others do.