You control permission
The browser always asks you to choose what to share. Captioq cannot start capture silently.
PRIVATE RECORDING WORKSPACE
Capture clearly. Keep it private.
Record your screen, camera, and audio locally. Nothing is uploaded.
- No upload
- Runs locally
- No AI API
- No account
Direct answer
Captioq is a free, browser-based screen recorder that captures your screen, camera, microphone, and available system audio without requiring an account. Recording and editing happen locally on your device; Captioq does not upload recording media to its PHP server. For best results, use a recent Chromium browser over HTTPS or localhost.
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Ready when you are
Choose your sources, then start. Your browser will ask what to share.
Ctrl+Shift+Rto start
Duration00:00:00
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Before you record
System audio varies
Tab audio is the most reliable. Availability depends on your browser, operating system, and selected source.
WebM by default
Captioq selects VP9, VP8, or WebM in that order based on browser support.
Built for Chromium
Use a recent Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera on HTTPS or localhost for the best result.
Product guide
Clear answers about Captioq
Concise, verifiable information about how the current release works.
What is Captioq?
Captioq is a bilingual, browser-based recording studio. It uses browser media APIs to capture a tab, window, or display, optionally combines a camera overlay and microphone, then previews, annotates, trims, and exports the result on the user’s device.
Does Captioq need an account?
No account is required by the current recorder. A user opens the page, grants browser permissions, chooses what to share, and records. The separate administrator login manages website configuration only and is not a recorder account.
Does Captioq upload recordings?
Captioq does not send screen, camera, microphone, or system-audio recording data to its PHP backend. Media remains in browser memory or, when supported and selected, is written directly to a local file. A file leaves the device only when the user chooses another service.
Which browsers are supported?
Captioq targets recent Chromium-based browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. It requires a secure context (HTTPS) or localhost plus support for getDisplayMedia, getUserMedia, MediaRecorder, and canvas capture. Exact audio and file-writing capabilities vary by platform.
Comparison
Captioq vs Loom and OBS Studio
Choose Captioq for quick, account-free local browser recording; Loom for cloud sharing and team workflows; and OBS Studio for advanced desktop scenes, sources, streaming, and production control. Product plans and features change, so verify competitor details before publishing major updates.
| Feature | Captioq | Loom | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary workflow | Local browser recording | Cloud sharing and collaboration | Desktop production and streaming |
| Account to record | Not required | Generally required | Not required |
| Recording destination | Browser memory or local file | Cloud-first workflow | Local file |
| Installation | No app install | Web/extension/desktop options | Desktop app required |
Note: competitor details are descriptive and should be rechecked as plans and features change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Captioq
Is Captioq free?
Yes. The current Captioq application contains no checkout, paid plan, or recording paywall. Hosting operators can change their commercial offering later, so this statement should be reviewed whenever pricing or access rules change.
Does Captioq require an account?
No account is required by the current recorder. A user opens the page, grants browser permissions, chooses what to share, and records. The separate administrator login manages website configuration only and is not a recorder account.
Does Captioq upload my recordings?
Captioq does not send screen, camera, microphone, or system-audio recording data to its PHP backend. Media remains in browser memory or, when supported and selected, is written directly to a local file. A file leaves the device only when the user chooses another service.
Can Captioq record screen and camera together?
After Start recording is selected, the browser’s screen-sharing picker asks for a tab, window, or display. If camera capture is enabled, Captioq requests camera permission and composites the camera as a movable overlay on the captured screen before recording the combined canvas stream.
Supporting guides
Local and private recording guides
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Private Screen Recorder: How Local Browser Capture Protects Your Workflow
A practical guide to private screen recording, browser permissions, local processing, and when Captioq fits.
↗Screen Recorder Without Upload: What “Local” Really Means
Understand how a no-upload screen recorder handles media, memory, local files, permissions, and sharing choices.
↗Local Screen Recorder Guide: Benefits, Limits, and Best Practices
Learn the privacy and reliability tradeoffs of recording locally in a browser and how to protect long sessions.
↗Browser Screen Recorder: APIs, Permissions, Audio, and Formats
A technical, user-friendly overview of browser screen capture, camera, microphone, system audio, and WebM recording.
↗Screen Recorder Without Account: Fast Recording with Less Data
See what an account-free recorder can do, what it does not collect for sign-up, and how local downloads work.