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Scre.io
What Scre.io is
Scre.io is a free recorder for capturing a webcam feed or video from a screen. It can record a browser tab, a window or the entire desktop, and supports webcams or front-facing cameras. Recordings may include system audio and microphone audio. Scre.io is available as a web app, browser extensions and Mac and Windows apps, and the maker says it works offline. Audio and video recorded through the browser extension are processed on the user’s computer; Scre.io says it does not store or access that content. The Free plan costs nothing, allows unlimited video recordings, requires no signup and adds no watermarks. The extension may collect anonymized usage data such as link clicks and page views. The web app policy also mentions IP addresses, pages accessed and timestamps; collected information may be stored and processed in Switzerland.
Who it suits
It suits people who need straightforward screen or camera recording on Windows, macOS or supported browsers. The no-signup plan is useful for recording without a paid account.
What it does well
- Captures tabs, windows or entire desktops
- Records webcam and microphone input
- Includes system audio recording
- Works offline according to the maker
- Unlimited recordings with no watermarks
What to know first
- Privacy policies describe anonymized usage collection
- Web app may receive IP and page information
- Collected information may be processed in Switzerland
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited video recordings · No signup required · No watermarks | Free |
As scre.io lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Scre.io combines screen and camera recording across web, desktop and browser-extension platforms. Its free plan removes signup and watermark requirements, while privacy terms describe analytics and possible Swiss data processing.
Facts from Scre.io's own pages
- Camera recording
- It supports recording with a webcam or front-facing camera. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The privacy policies say collected information may be stored and processed in Switzerland. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Extension stores
- The maker links to its recorder extensions in the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge Add-ons. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · scre.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Local processing
- Audio and video files recorded with the browser extension are processed on the user's computer, and Scre.io says it does not store or access that content. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Makers
- The site credits Erich Behrens and Luan Gjokaj as the people powering Scre.io. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Microphone recording
- Yes · scre.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline use
- The maker says the recorder works offline. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,windows,macos,chrome_extension · scre.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Scre.io records video from a camera or captures video from a screen. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Screen capture
- It can capture a browser tab, window, or the entire desktop. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to a support portal for help. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The site lists Mac and Windows apps, plus Chrome and Edge browser availability. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- System audio
- Yes · scre.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Usage data
- The extension privacy policy says Scre.io may collect anonymized usage data such as link clicks and page views. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Web app data
- The web app policy says Scre.io collects anonymized usage data and may automatically receive information such as IP address, pages accessed, and timestamps. · scre.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Webcam recording
- Yes · scre.io, 21 Sept 2026
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