web recording (screen + audio) tool

 Some highly recommended tools for web recording (screen + audio) depending on your platform and needs:

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✅ Free & Cross-Platform (Windows / Mac / Linux)

🔹 OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software)

• Pros: Free, open-source, very powerful, supports full screen/window/tab/audio capture.

• Use Case: Ideal for tutorials, livestreaming, or high-quality recordings.

• Audio: Can capture system audio + mic.

• Link: https://obsproject.com

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✅ Browser-Based Tools (No install needed)

🔹 Loom

• Pros: Easy UI, quick recording, supports webcam + mic + tab/screen.

• Limit: Free tier has time and video limits (5-min cap in free plan).

• Best For: Fast sharing, team updates.

• Link: https://www.loom.com

🔹 Screenity (Chrome Extension)

• Pros: Free, open-source, records tab/screen + mic + webcam.

• Extras: Annotation, export as video or GIF.

• Link: https://github.com/alyssaxuu/screenity

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✅ Mac-Specific

🔹 QuickTime Player

• Pros: Built-in, simple screen + audio recording.

• Limit: Lacks editing features and system audio without third-party audio plugins.

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✅ Windows-Specific

🔹 Xbox Game Bar

• Shortcut: Win + G

• Pros: Built-in for screen + audio recording (for apps/games).

• Limit: Doesn’t record File Explorer or full desktop.

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✅ All-in-One Premium Tools

🔹 Camtasia

• Pros: Powerful editor + recorder in one, great for training videos.

• Cons: Expensive ($299 one-time).

• Link: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html

🔹 Snagit

• Pros: Simple screen capture + video + scrolling window capture.

• Cons: Limited audio editing; not full video editor.

• Link: https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

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✅ Mobile (iOS & Android)

• iOS: Built-in Screen Recorder (from Control Center)

• Android: Native screen recorder (in newer versions) or use AZ Screen Recorder

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🔧 Recommendation Summary

Tool	Platform	Free	Screen + Audio	Best For
OBS Studio	Win/Mac/Linux	✅	✅	Pro recordings/live
Loom	Web	✅	✅ (with webcam)	Team updates, fast sharing
Screenity	Chrome Extension	✅	✅	Annotated tutorials
QuickTime	Mac	✅	✅ (with mic)	Quick recording
Xbox Game Bar	Windows	✅	✅	App/gaming capture
Camtasia	Win/Mac	❌	✅	Editing + recording

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