"How do I record audio from any website like YouTube?" Sometimes, you stumble upon a must-listen podcast or a website lecture. But what if you can't listen right now or want to revisit those key points later? Websites typically lack built-in recording functionalities to protect user privacy and security.
If you want to record internet audio on your computer laptop, you'll need a dedicated screen recording app. Phones often have built-in screen recorders that can capture the music along with the visuals. This article will show you the best ways to record audio from websites, depending on your device.
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Method 1: Record Audio From Website on Windows /Mac With DemoCreator
Supported OS: Windows 7, 10, 11 / macOS v10.15 and above
Best For: Users who want faster and high-quality audio recordings with more editing features like noise reduction, sound effects, voice changer, and more.
Wondershare DemoCreator can record audio from websites like YouTube and Netflix on Windows and Mac devices. It lets you grab both the system audio (website sounds) and your microphone audio simultaneously. DemoCreator also lets you set up automatic recordings to capture website audio on a schedule. Plus, you can export the audio in various formats (MP3, AIFF, M4A, WAV, FLAC, etc.) without losing quality.
For crystal-clear audio, DemoCreator provides advanced AI tools. Eliminate background noise with AI denoise and enhance voice clarity with AI speech enhancement.
Here's how to record audio from webpages with DemoCreator:
Step 1: Download and install the DemoCreator desktop app. Click the User Profile icon on the top right corner and log in to an account.
Step 2: From the Home page, select Video Recorder. Next, choose Screen, and on the right side of the floating toolbar, enable System Audio to record website audio.
Step 3: Open the website and play the audio you want to record. Click REC (record) to start capturing the screen and the website's audio.
Step 4: Click the red square button on the floating toolbar to stop recording audio from the website.
Step 5: Use the built-in editor to trim unnecessary parts, change audio speed, or enhance the audio quality if there's background noise. Finally, click Export in the top left corner to save the sound recording.
While DemoCreator is one of the best software for audio capture from websites, it has limitations. The free version has a 10-minute recording time limit, and some advanced editing features need a paid subscription.
Method 2: Record Audio From Webpage With Audacity Recorder
Supported OS: Windows 10 & 11, with Vista, 7 and 8.1 /MacOS 12 & 13 / Linux Ubuntu 22.04
Best for: Users who prefer a free and open-source audio recorder
Audacity is a free and open-source software for Mac (as well as Windows and Linux) that allows you to record audio from websites. Once you have the audio file, you can edit it within Audacity. You can cut, paste, and apply simple effects to your recordings.
There's also the option to install third-party plugins for a wider range of effects. It even lets you convert audio files between formats like MP3, WAV, AIFF, and FLAC.
Mac desktops don't have a built-in way for applications to capture the audio other programs are generating. SoundFlower acts as a virtual audio device that "routes" the sound your Mac device produces, allowing Audacity to record it.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Audacity to capture audio from a website on Mac:
Step 1: Download and install SoundFlower on a Mac computer. Then, go to System Preferences > Sound > Output, then choose SoundFlower (2ch) for sound output.
Step 2: Download and open Audacity, go to Devices from the left side navigation pane, then choose SoundFlower (2ch) as the recording device.
Step 3: Play the audio on the website, then click Record to record audio from the webpage.
Step 4: Once you've finished recording, click the Stop button. Edit the audio recording using Audacity's editing tools.
Step 5: When done, go to File > Export to save the captured website audio recording as an MP3 or another audio format.
Audacity can be a bit more technical to set up compared to some other options. It requires some configuration changes in the app's settings. Also, Audacity only works for desktop computers and laptops.
Method 3: Capture Audio From a Website Online With DemoAir
Compatibility: Google Chrome
Best for: Users looking for a website to record audio but don't want to download additional software or only need to make a basic recording online for free.
DemoAir offers two ways to record audio from a website: You can use the online version of DemoAir or add the Chrome extension to your browser. DemoAir lets you record your entire desktop screen or current tab. You can also include your voice or webcam in the audio recording. Once finished, DemoAir allows you to easily share the video with audio directly to platforms like YouTube and Gmail.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use the DemoAir Chrome extension to record audio from websites:
Step 1: Add the DemoAir Chrome extension to your browser.
Step 2: Open a website like Netflix that contains the audio you want to record and choose the DemoAir web extension from the list of extensions.
Step 3: Click Start Recording to capture the audio from the website. Choose to record the Entire Screen or Window, then enable the Also share system audio toggle button.
Step 4: Click the Stop button to stop sharing the screen.
Step 5: After recording, DemoAir will save the recording as a WEBM file on the desktop's local storage. This file format includes both the video and the audio you captured.
Why use the DemoAir Chrome extension to record audio from websites? Chrome extensions are convenient because they live right within your browser. This means you can access them with a single click without having to navigate to a separate website. However, DemoAir doesn't allow editing within the Chrome extension. If you need to edit your audio recording, consider DemoCreator instead.
Method 4: Audio Capture From Website on iOS With Screen Recorder App
Compatibility: Latest versions of iPhone devices
Best for: iOS users who want a basic video with audio recording of websites and don't want to download anything new.
Your iPhone already has a Screen Recorder app that can capture what's on your screen along with the sound playing. You can then use the Shortcuts app (also pre-installed) to convert that recording into just the audio you want.
Here are the steps to record audio from a website on an iPhone:
Step 1: Enable the Screen Recording function in the Control Center. Go to Settings > Control Center. Then, tap + next to Screen Recording to add it.
Step 2: Open the website with the audio to capture. Swipe down from the top right corner (iPhone with Face ID) to open Control Center.
Step 3: Tap the microphone icon to turn it on. It will allow the screen recording to record audio from a webpage, along with the video.
Step 4: Tap Start Recording to capture the screen and website audio. Once done capturing the audio, tap the Stop button.
Step 5: (Optional) If you only want the audio and not the video, you can use the Shortcuts app to convert the web screen recording into an audio file.
The built-in iPhone screen recorder is a handy tool, but it does have some limitations when recording a website video with audio. One is that screen recordings can capture both audio and video, but some apps only record one at a time.
Method 5: Record Audio From Website on Android With a Built-In App
Compatibility: Samsung smartphone's latest versions
Best for: Samsung users who don't want to download other apps or want to capture website audio for free
This method explains how to record audio from websites on your Android phone using the built-in screen recorder app. It works for most Android devices, but we'll use a Samsung smartphone as an example. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Access the Screen Recorder app (pre-installed on most Samsung devices). Swipe down from the top of the screen and expand the Quick Panel to find it.
Step 2: Tap the Screen recorder icon and choose Media (or similar wording) to record internal audio along with the screen.
Step 3: Tap Start recording and navigate to the website to capture audio from.
Step 4: Use the screen recorder floating control panel at the top right corner. Once finished, stop the recording.
Note that your Android device may not record audio from webpages or apps with copyright restrictions. Also, screen recordings can be large files, so storage space should be considered before recording long sessions.
Conclusion
There you have it! With these five methods, you can easily choose how to record audio from websites, no matter what device you're using. You can use screen recording software like DemoCreator or Audacity on your computer or a screen recording app on your phone. If you don't need an app, consider using an online voice recording website like DemoAir.
But remember, to get the best results, try recording in a quiet environment. Closing unnecessary browser tabs can also help. For more high-quality audio recording and editing, consider DemoCreator. So, pick a method, hit record, and capture that website audio.
