Records a narrated video of your computer screen

Latest Version

Version
0.20.4
Update
March 5, 2023
Size
217KiB
Developer
userbob.com
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
2.79661 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
DesktopCapture
Notifications
ActiveTab
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Downloads
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Screen Recorder Extension

This extension provides a simple way to record short videos of your computer's screen. To stop recording and download your video, tap the extension's icon and click \"End Recording\". This provides an easy way to create a screencast or tutorial of how to do something on a computer. Perfect for recording user testing sessions as well. Great for UserBob HITs on mturk.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS TO RECORD VIDEOS LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. Many users have reported that the extension won't save videos that are longer than that.

The code for this open source project is available at: https://github.com/JohnWeidner/ScreenRecorderExtension

Privacy Policy is available at: https://userbob.com/screenRecorderPrivacy.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Screen Recorder", "description": "Records a narrated video of your computer screen", "version": "0.20.4", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "assets/icon.png", "128": "assets/icon.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["src/background.js", "src/ourrecorder.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/icon.png", "default_popup": "src/receiver.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "src/options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": [ "desktopCapture", "notifications", "activeTab", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "downloads" ]}
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How to download and manually install Screen Recorder extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Screen Recorder extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Screen Recorder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Screen Recorder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Screen Recorder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Screen Recorder extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Screen Recorder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Screen Recorder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Screen Recorder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Screen Recorder extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Screen Recorder extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Screen Recorder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Screen Recorder extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Screen Recorder extension file

Select and download the Screen Recorder extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Screen Recorder extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Screen Recorder extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Screen Recorder extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Screen Recorder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Kusnun Naimah (ID: 0000000256c272c3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 kecewaaa

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Jeffrey Huang (ID: 000000d197a23f72) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/14/2023 Used to work fabulously for Userbob reviews, but for some reason the newer Chromium updates broke it- this is across Edge and Google Chrome.

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Fera Aulia (ID: 0000006723a00ce2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/18/2022 kenapa tidak tersimpan meet record saya. saya jadi kehilangan momen penting, kecewa

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Nasowan Spd (ID: 00000010fac2f54b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/04/2022 mantap

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