RecBeamDownload RecBeam for Chrome and Windows
A free screen recorder and screenshot tool built for fast, clear explanations. Record, upload automatically, and share a link, from your browser or from the Windows app.
Starter is free. No credit card required. One account works in both.
RecBeam for Chrome
The browser extension. Record a tab, a window or your whole screen, and capture screenshots of any page.
Add to Chrome- Installs from the Chrome Web Store in one click
- Chrome or another Chromium browser, recent version
- Updates automatically through Chrome
RecBeam for Windows
The desktop app. Record any app or your whole screen with floating controls and a camera bubble, and take screenshots.
Download for Windows- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- Version 0.1.16
- Installs for your user only, no admin password
- Updates itself in the background
Product summary
RecBeam records your screen, a window, a browser tab, or your camera — with microphone and system or tab audio — then uploads automatically to your RecBeam account so you can share it with a private, unlisted link. It also captures and annotates screenshots. The Chrome extension and the Windows app sign in to the same account, so your videos and screenshots show up in both. See the full feature list and plans.
Chrome compatibility
The extension is built for Google Chrome (desktop) and other Chromium-based browsers that support Chrome extensions and Manifest V3. Chrome 116 or later is recommended for the floating recording controls. Install it from the Chrome Web Store: no separate download or developer mode required, and Chrome keeps it up to date.
Installing the Windows app
- Click Download for Windows and run
RecBeam-Setup.exe. It installs for your Windows user only and opens RecBeam. - Windows may show “Windows protected your PC” because the installer is not code-signed yet. Click More info, then Run anyway.
- Click Continue with Google and pick your account. When your browser asks to open RecBeam, click Open.
- Your first recording asks Windows for camera and microphone access. Allow both.
Updates download in the background and install the next time you quit, or straight away from the tray icon's Restart to update. The app never restarts by itself, so a recording is never cut off. To remove it: Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps → RecBeam → Uninstall. Your account and uploads are kept.
Source code
RecBeam is not distributed as a public source-code download, and the project's repository is not publicly accessible.
Permissions the Chrome extension requests
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
| Desktop capture and Tab capture | Open Chrome's own share picker so you choose the screen, window or tab to record. |
| Offscreen | Keeps the recorder running in the background while you work in other tabs. |
| Active Tab and Scripting | Capture screenshots of the page you are on, including full-page and selected-area captures. |
| Access to the sites you visit | Shows RecBeam's floating recording controls and camera bubble on the page you are recording, and keeps your sign-in in sync with recbeam.com. |
| Storage | Saves your preferences, sign-in session, and local recovery data inside your Chrome profile. |
| Identity | Powers Google Sign-In, so recordings are tied to your own RecBeam account. |
| Clipboard write | Used only when you choose "Copy link" or "Copy image." |
| api.recbeam.com | RecBeam's own service, used to sign in, upload, and manage your library. |
See our Privacy Policy for full detail.
System requirements
- Chrome extension: Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser, recent version
- Windows app: Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- A Google account for sign-in
- An internet connection for upload and sharing
Need help?
Visit our Support page or contact us if you run into any installation issues.
Frequently asked questions
Is RecBeam free to install?
Yes. Installing RecBeam and using the Starter plan costs nothing and requires no credit card.
What browsers does RecBeam support?
RecBeam is built for Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers that support Manifest V3 extensions. Document Picture-in-Picture (used for the floating recording dock) needs Chrome 116 or later.
Can I download the source code?
No. RecBeam is distributed as an installable extension, not as a public source download.
Is RecBeam on the Chrome Web Store?
Yes. RecBeam is available now on the Chrome Web Store — click Add to Chrome to install it directly.
Is there a RecBeam desktop app?
Yes. RecBeam for Windows (Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit) records any app or your whole screen with floating controls and a camera bubble, takes screenshots, and uploads to the same RecBeam account as the Chrome extension. It updates itself automatically.
What permissions does the Chrome extension need?
Screen and tab capture (Chrome's own share picker), Storage, Identity (Google Sign-In), Clipboard Write, Active Tab, Scripting and Offscreen, plus site access so the floating recording controls and screenshot tools can appear on the page you are on. See the full list with reasons above.