Screen Awesome

What is Screen Awesome?

Screen Awesome is a browser-based screen recording and screenshot tool built around local-only capture. It requests zero host permissions, so Chrome prevents it from uploading recordings to external websites. Users can record a tab, screen, camera, or microphone, then annotate and export in formats such as MP4, WebM, or GIF. It is a practical fit for makers, support teams, educators, and anyone recording sensitive workflows.

How to use Screen Awesome?

1. Install Screen Awesome in Chrome or another Chromium-based browser.
2. Click the toolbar icon and choose whether to record a tab, screen, camera, or screenshot.
3. Use microphone, webcam, auto-zoom, and annotation tools when the capture needs more context.
4. Save the result locally or export it as MP4, WebM, GIF, or an image file.
5. Verify the extension permissions in chrome://extensions when privacy is important.

Core Features

• Zero host permissions - Chrome blocks the extension from contacting arbitrary websites.
• Local-only storage - Captures are stored in the browser on the user machine.
• Screen and tab recording - Records browser tabs, full screens, windows, camera, and microphone.
• Editable annotations - Adds arrows, blur, redaction, text, shapes, counters, and highlights.
• Auto-zoom recording - Follows clicks with a virtual camera for cleaner demos.
• Flexible exports - Outputs MP4, WebM, GIF, and screenshot formats without watermarks.

Use Cases

• Private product demos - Record app walkthroughs without uploading sensitive data.
• Bug reporting - Capture steps, clicks, and annotations for engineering teams.
• Teaching and tutorials - Create short screen lessons with voice and visual callouts.
• Support documentation - Turn screenshots and clips into clearer help material.