Check the active tab
Start recording from the tab that is actually playing audio.
How-to guide
How to Record Audio From a Website
If a website plays useful audio but has no download button, Dolphin gives you a simple Chrome extension workflow for saving allowed browser audio locally.
- Works from the active tab
- No desktop audio routing
- Exports local MP3
Local recording. No uploads.
Step-by-step
How to record audio from a website
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Install Dolphin from the Chrome Web Store
Add the extension to Chrome and pin it so the recorder is easy to open.
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Open the website tab with the audio
Play the course, webinar, podcast, radio stream, or web player audio you need to capture.
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Click Dolphin and start recording
Dolphin captures audio from the active tab while you continue listening normally.
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Stop recording when finished
Stop when the useful part is done, or trim the segment with the waveform view.
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Save the file as MP3
Edit the filename and download the recording to your device through Chrome downloads.
Best fit
When this works best
Dolphin is a good fit for spoken-word website audio: online lectures, webinars, interviews, podcasts, language learning material, QA captures, and web-player clips.
It is not designed to bypass protected streams or DRM. Some protected content may not be recordable.
Troubleshooting
If there is no sound in the recording
Unmute the tab
A muted Chrome tab or silent website player may create a silent recording.
Allow capture
Chrome may require tab capture permission before audio recording starts.
Protected content
DRM-based or protected audio may not be available to browser tab capture.
Legal and privacy note
Record audio you have the right to capture
Dolphin is designed for recording audio you have the right to capture. Always respect copyright and the source website's terms.
Recordings are processed locally by the extension and downloaded to your device.
Ready to record Chrome tab audio?
Install Dolphin and save useful browser audio as a local MP3.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I record audio from a website in Chrome?
Install Dolphin, open the website tab with audio, start recording from the extension, stop when finished, and save the local MP3 file.
Can Dolphin record audio from any website?
Dolphin works with many websites that play audible tab audio, but it cannot guarantee capture from every site. Protected or DRM-based content may not be recordable.
Do I need OBS, Audacity, QuickTime, or a virtual audio cable?
No. Dolphin is a Chrome extension workflow for active-tab audio, so you do not need desktop audio routing for supported browser audio.
Can I save website audio as WAV?
The current release saves MP3. WAV export is not included yet.
Is my website audio uploaded?
No. Recording and MP3 encoding run locally in Chrome.