Record Your Linux Screen Without Installing Packages

Screen recording on Linux typically means installing OBS, SimpleScreenRecorder, or ffmpeg and wrangling PulseAudio configs. JustRecordScreen skips all of that. Open your browser, click Record, and capture your Linux desktop instantly.

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No apt-get, No snap, No flatpak

JustRecordScreen runs in your web browser. It works on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, Debian, and any other distro with a modern browser. No package manager needed, no dependencies to install, no version conflicts.

How to Get Started

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Open Your Browser - Launch Chrome or Firefox on your Linux desktop and navigate to JustRecordScreen.com.
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Choose What to Capture - On Wayland, select a screen or window. On X11, select your entire screen, a window, or a browser tab.
3.
Record & Save - Capture your screen, then preview and download the recording. No post-processing required.

Key Features

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Any Distro, Any Desktop

Works on GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Sway, i3, and any Linux desktop with a supported browser.

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Wayland & X11

Browser-based recording works on both Wayland and X11 display servers using the Screen Capture API.

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Zero Dependencies

No PulseAudio configuration, no codec packages, no library dependencies. Just a browser.

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Privacy-First

Your recording is processed locally. Nothing leaves your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work on Wayland?

Yes. Modern browsers support the Screen Capture API on both Wayland and X11. On Wayland, the browser will show a portal dialog to select which screen or window to share.

Which browser should I use on Linux?

Chrome offers the best feature support including tab audio capture. Firefox works well for basic screen recording. Chromium-based browsers like Brave also work.

Can I capture audio on Linux?

Tab audio capture works when recording a browser tab in Chrome. Microphone recording works across all supported browsers. Full desktop audio capture depends on your system's audio setup.