Just Click Record
Shootsta Cast
Instant screen recording directly from your browser.
Record your screen, webcam, or both with a single click. No sign-in, no time limits, no cost. Privacy-first - all recordings stay on your machine.
Shootsta Cast is a free Chrome extension that records your screen, webcam, or both directly in your browser. There is nothing to download, no account to create, and no time limit on recordings.
It is built for anyone who needs to explain something visually - product managers recording walkthroughs, support teams filing bug reports, or sales reps sending personalized demos. If you can open Chrome, you can record.
Unlike tools that upload your videos to the cloud automatically, Cast keeps every recording on your local machine. You decide what to share and where it goes. Your content stays yours.
The Problem
Explaining things visually shouldn't be hard
Written explanations miss context. Screenshots lack movement. Meetings take too long. And most screen recorders require downloads, accounts, or cloud uploads just to get started.
Too Much Friction
Most screen recorders require installing desktop software, creating accounts, and managing cloud storage before you can record anything.
Privacy Concerns
Cloud-first tools upload your recordings automatically. For sensitive content like internal processes or customer data, that's a dealbreaker.
Unnecessary Complexity
You just want to show someone what's on your screen. You don't need a full video editing suite to do it.
How It Works
Recording in four steps
From install to finished recording in under a minute. No accounts, no configuration, no learning curve.
Install
Add the Shootsta Chrome Screen Recorder from the Chrome Web Store. One click, no account required.
Choose Mode
Select your recording mode - screen and webcam, screen only, or webcam only. Pick a tab, window, or entire screen.
Record
Click record. Capture your microphone and system audio alongside your screen. No time limits.
Download
Preview your recording instantly and download it as a standard video file. All recordings stay on your machine.
Features
Simple by design
Everything you need to record and share your screen. Nothing you don't.
No Sign-In Required
Start recording immediately. No accounts, no email verification, no friction. Just click record.
Privacy-First
Recordings are stored locally on your machine. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud. You maintain full control over your content.
Multiple Recording Modes
Record your screen with webcam overlay, screen only, or webcam only. Capture a single tab, browser window, or your entire screen.
Audio Capture
Record your microphone and system audio during screen recordings. Perfect for walkthroughs, demos, and presentations.
No Time Limits
Record for as long as you need. No arbitrary time restrictions - the only limit is your available disk space.
Completely Free
No subscription, no premium tier, no hidden costs. The Shootsta Chrome Screen Recorder is free for everyone.
Why Cast
Screen recording without the baggage
Most screen recorders are designed to lock you into a platform. They require accounts, upload your videos to the cloud, and charge you for features you don't need.
Cast takes the opposite approach. It's a lightweight browser extension that records locally, requires no sign-in, and gives you a standard video file you can do anything with.
Loom
Simple recording, but requires accounts and uploads everything to the cloud. Paid tiers for basic features.
OBS Studio
Powerful but complex. Designed for streaming, not quick screen recordings. Steep learning curve.
Native OS Tools
Basic recording without webcam overlay or audio mixing. Limited sharing options.
Shootsta Cast
Browser-native simplicity. Privacy-first local recording. No accounts, no limits, completely free.
Use Cases
Built for every team
From product managers to sales teams, anyone who needs to explain something visually can use Cast.
Product Walkthroughs
Show customers exactly how to use a feature instead of writing a 10-step guide.
Bug Reports
Record the issue as it happens. Engineers get the full context without a back-and-forth.
Customer Explanations
Walk a customer through a solution visually. Much faster than scheduling a meeting.
Internal Updates
Share progress, decisions, or context with your team asynchronously. No meeting required.
Training & Tutorials
Create quick training videos for new team members or document processes for future reference.
Sales Demos
Record personalized product demos for prospects. Send a video instead of booking another call.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to use the extension?
No. The extension works immediately after installing from the Chrome Web Store. There is no account creation, no email verification, and no login screen. Click the extension icon, choose your recording mode, and start capturing your screen right away.
Can I record my webcam as well as my screen?
Yes. Cast supports three recording modes: screen only, webcam only, and screen with webcam overlay (picture-in-picture). The webcam overlay is great for product walkthroughs, presentations, and personalized video messages where your face adds context to what is on screen.
Can I record audio?
Yes. You can capture your microphone audio for narration and your system audio for recording application sounds, meeting playback, or any other audio playing on your computer. Both audio sources can be recorded simultaneously alongside your screen capture.
What happens to my recordings?
All recordings are processed and stored locally on your machine. Nothing is uploaded to any server or cloud storage. When you finish recording, you can preview the video instantly and download it as a standard video file that works in any video player or editor. You decide whether to share it and how.
Is there a time limit?
No. The extension allows unlimited recording length with no artificial time restrictions. The only limit is your available disk space. This makes Cast suitable for long recordings like full training sessions, extended product demonstrations, and multi-step process walkthroughs.
Does this cost anything?
No. The Shootsta Chrome Screen Recorder is completely free to use with no subscription tiers, no premium features locked behind a paywall, and no hidden costs. It is a genuinely free tool built by Shootsta to help professionals communicate visually without barriers.
Ready to start recording?
Install the Shootsta Chrome Screen Recorder and create your first video in under a minute. No sign-up, no cost, no strings attached.