Bug reports
Record the broken flow, attach the MP4 to the ticket.
Reelo / Free Chrome screen recorder
Free screen recorder for Chrome: no watermark, no sign-up
Reelo records a Chrome tab with its sound and your microphone, then saves a clean MP4 on your computer. No watermark, no account, no time limit, and nothing uploaded.
- No watermark
- No sign-up
- No time limit
- MP4 export
- 100% local
How to record a Chrome tab for free
- Install Reelo from the Chrome Web Store and pin it to your toolbar (puzzle-piece icon → pin).
- Open the tab you want to record: a web app, a slide deck, a video call in the browser, a bug you want to show.
- Click the Reelo icon. Turn the microphone on if you want to talk over it, and choose 1080p or 720p.
- Click Start recording. Pause and resume whenever you like. You can switch to other tabs; the recorded tab keeps recording.
- Click Stop. Watch it back on the result page, check the filename, length, size and format, then Download the MP4 or delete it.
What Reelo records
- The picture and sound of one Chrome tab.
- Your microphone, mixed in, if you turn it on.
- Any length, from a 30-second bug report to a 2-hour session.
Coming in the next update Window and entire-screen recording, plus an optional 3-second countdown.
Why there's no watermark and no sign-up
Most free screen recorders upload your video to their cloud, so they need an account, and they add a watermark or a length cap to push you toward a paid plan. Reelo has no cloud. Recording happens in your browser and the file goes straight to your computer, so there's no account to create and nothing to upsell. No ads, no tracking, no analytics. Read the privacy policy.
Good for
Tutorials & lessons
Talk over a web app or slides and upload the file anywhere.
Saving a demo
Keep a copy of a walkthrough or webinar playing in a tab.
Free, no watermark, no account. Installs in seconds.
Comparing tools? See Reelo vs Loom and free Loom alternatives.
FAQ
Is Reelo really free with no watermark?
Yes. Reelo is free, adds no watermark or logo to your video, and has no time limit.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No. Install the extension and start recording. There's no account, no sign-in and no email required.
What file format do I get?
MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) on current versions of Chrome. If your Chrome can't record MP4, Reelo saves WebM instead.
Is there a time limit?
No. Reelo saves the recording in chunks as you go, so long recordings are safe. Your free disk space is the only limit.
Is my recording uploaded anywhere?
No. Reelo has no server and no analytics. Recordings stay in your browser's local storage until you download them.
Can it record my whole screen or other apps?
Not yet. Today Reelo records one Chrome tab, its sound, and your microphone if you turn it on. Window and entire-screen recording is coming in the next update, which is waiting for Chrome Web Store review.
Can I record a tab's audio and my voice together?
Yes. Turn on the microphone in the popup and Reelo mixes your voice with the tab's sound. You keep hearing the tab while you record.
Can I switch tabs while recording?
Yes. Reelo keeps recording the tab you started on while you browse other tabs. You can also pause and resume.