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Record screen without installing software

Cinema8 lets you record your screen instantly without installing any desktop software. You can capture your browser, applications, or full desktop directly from your web browser, with optional webcam and microphone input. If preferred, you can also use the Cinema8 Chrome extension for faster access, while still enjoying the same lightweight, installation-free workflow. Your recordings save automatically to your library for quick sharing.

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Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Roquette
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Pegasus
Cinema8 Customer - Iyzico
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - Iff
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
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Cinema8’s screen recorder lets you capture your screen directly from your browser without installing any desktop software. You can record your full screen, a selected application, or a browser tab, with optional webcam and microphone input to add clarity to your explanation. For even faster access, the Cinema8 Chrome extension provides a lightweight launch option while keeping the workflow installation-free. All recordings are saved securely to your Cinema8 library for easy sharing.

Record from your browser

How to record your screen without installing software

Capture your screen directly from your browser, with optional webcam and audio included.

Step 1

Open Cinema8’s browser-based recorder or use the Chrome extension and choose what you want to capture. Enable webcam or microphone input if needed.

Step 2

Start recording your walkthrough, demo, or explanation. Cinema8 runs entirely in the browser, so there is no desktop software to install, and the process stays lightweight and fast.

Step 3

Save your recording to your Cinema8 library for immediate sharing. After sharing, you can use analytics to check your video's performance.

Why use Cinema8 to record your screen without software?

Cinema8 makes screen recording fast and accessible by running entirely in the browser, removing the need to install bulky desktop tools. You can capture your screen, webcam, and audio in just a few clicks, then save and share the recording instantly. The optional Chrome extension offers even quicker access for frequent users, while keeping the workflow lightweight, clean, and device-friendly.

How Cinema8 improves browser-based screen recording

Capture your screen instantly without installing desktop tools

Record screen, webcam, and audio together in one session

Save and share recordings immediately through your library

Record compliance or policy walkthroughs instantly

HR and operations teams can capture quick policy explanations directly from the browser, avoiding long setup times or installation requests across departments. Cinema8 lets teams record screens on shared devices or locked-down corporate laptops, making it easier to create and distribute clear compliance guidance fast.

A man is recording a compliance walkthrough with Cinema8's screen recorder. He is capturing his camera and also has the option to capture his screen and microphone input.
Create rapid knowledge transfers in remote teams

Distributed teams often need to share know-how quickly without relying on heavy desktop tools. With Cinema8’s browser-based recorder, team members can demonstrate processes, highlight issues, or explain workflows instantly, as well as save the content to a secure video library, helping remote colleagues understand tasks without delays or installation barriers.

A distributed team's video library of screen recordings has been saved within Cinema8's video hosting platform for long-term use.
Record platform issues for faster support escalation

Support agents and internal teams can record bugs, errors, or unexpected behaviour straight from the browser. This helps technical teams see the exact issue without interpreting screenshots or text descriptions, speeding up diagnostics and reducing back-and-forth communication.

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See why teams choose Cinema8 for simple, installation-free screen recording.

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
questions (FAQs)

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Cinema8 runs directly in your browser, allowing you to capture your screen, webcam, and microphone without downloading a desktop application. This makes it ideal for organisations with strict device policies or anyone who needs to record quickly without setup delays. You simply open the recorder, choose what to capture, and start recording instantly.
While no software installation is required, Cinema8 also offers a lightweight Chrome extension for users who prefer faster access. The extension is optional and does not change the core browser-based workflow. It simply provides a quicker way to start a recording when you're working in Chrome regularly.
Cinema8 captures high-quality screen recordings directly through the browser. Whether you're recording full-screen content, an application, or a browser tab, your output remains clear and professional. This ensures demos, walkthroughs, and support recordings look polished without needing bulky software tools.
Cinema8’s browser-based recorder is ideal for restricted devices where installing software is not permitted. As long as your browser supports screen recording, you can capture processes, walkthroughs, or issues without needing IT approval. This makes the tool effective for enterprise environments and remote teams.
Once you finish recording, the video is automatically saved to your Cinema8 library. From there, you can share a link, embed the video, or organise recordings into collections for training, support, or internal documentation. No file transfers or external storage steps are required.