Getting started
Do I need an account to record?
No. Peacae Recorder does not require sign-up, login, or an email address. Open the app or website and start recording.
How do I start my first recording?
Choose screen, tab, or webcam, enable mic or bubble if needed, pick quality, then press Start recording. Your browser or OS will ask for capture permissions the first time.
What file format are recordings saved in?
Recordings export as WebM video files — efficient for web playback and supported by most modern editors.
Recording & features
What can I record — screen, tab, or webcam?
All three. Screen captures a display, Tab isolates one browser window, and Webcam records your camera. On desktop you can also choose recording modes like Clean or Presenter.
Can I capture system or tab audio?
Yes when your browser or OS supports it. Enable System audio in setup alongside the microphone for voiceover plus app or tab sound.
What is the presenter bubble?
A corner camera overlay on top of your screen capture. You can choose position, Minimal/Pro/Brand style, and Circle or Squircle shape before recording.
Can I switch between screen and camera while recording?
Yes. Use switch view on the recording controls to cross-fade between screen-focused and camera-focused layouts without stopping — one continuous file.
How do chapters work?
Add markers during recording to label key moments. During playback in your library, jump straight to any chapter timestamp.
Storage & privacy
Where are my recordings stored?
On web, in this browser's local storage on this device. On desktop, as .webm files in your Peacae folder (Movies/Peacae on Mac, Videos\Peacae on Windows by default).
Are recordings uploaded to the cloud?
No. Peacae Recorder does not upload your videos to our servers. Everything stays on your device until you move or delete it.
How do I delete a recording?
Remove it from the Recordings library in the app or browser. On desktop you can also delete the file from disk. Clearing browser site data removes web recordings.
Will my recordings sync across devices?
No automatic sync. Web and desktop libraries are separate. Download or copy WebM files manually if you need them on another machine.
Web & desktop
Should I use the web app or desktop app?
Use web for quick, install-free captures in the browser. Use desktop for global hotkeys, native menu-bar access, and files saved directly to a folder on disk.
Which browsers support the web recorder?
Recent Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers work best for screen and tab capture. Safari and Firefox support varies — try your target browser before an important session.
Which desktop operating systems are supported?
Native apps are available for macOS 11+ and Windows 10/11. See the Download page for current installers.
Help & troubleshooting
Why is the browser asking for screen or mic permission?
Your OS requires explicit permission before any app can capture the screen, microphone, or camera. Peacae Recorder only uses them while you record.
Should I record in 1080p or 720p?
1080p is sharper for demos and UI detail. 720p produces smaller files and can feel smoother on lower-powered machines. Turn off heavy overlays for maximum screen-only quality.
Where can I learn more or get help?
Read the Recording guide for step-by-step setup, browse the blog for feature deep dives, or review our Privacy and Terms pages for data handling details.