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Want to record your voice to create an authentic and professional voiceover? Create audio recordings for your video using the free online voice recorder. You can effortlessly narrate product demos, slideshow presentations, podcasts, or TikTok videos without leaving your web browser.
Polish your voiceover with beginner-friendly editing features like trim, speed selector, and volume booster, or quickly enhance voiceovers using the free speaker coach and autocaptions features.
In the following tutorial we’ll walk you step-by-step through how to conveniently record and edit your voice online with Clipchamp.
How to use the audio and voice recorder
Step 1. Import your video or select stock media
To import your own videos, photos, and audio, click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar to browse your computer files, or connect your OneDrive.
You can also use free stock media like video clips, video backgrounds, and stock music. Click on the content library tab on the toolbar and click on the visuals drop down arrow, then videos. You can also search through the different stock categories using the search bar.
Drag and drop your video onto the timeline.
Step 2. Locate the voice recorder and allow microphone access
Click on the record & create tab on the toolbar, then click on the audio option.
If you have never used the free audio recorder before, a popup window will appear with microphone access options. Click on the allow button on the popup dialog. This will allow Clipchamp to use the microphone on your device. Don’t forget to do a mic test once you have given access.
Step 3. Record your voiceover using the voice recorder
To start using the mic recorder online, click on the red button. You can also select your microphone source, do a mic test, and turn the speaker coach feature on or off to assist your voice recording.
Record up to 30 minutes of audio. A timer will display at the bottom of your screen to show how long your voice recording is. Click on the stop button when you’re finished.
You can redo your voiceover by clicking on the retake recording button. You will then be asked to confirm by clicking on the red retake recording button.
Next, preview your voiceover using the play button. If you’re happy with your recording, click on the save and edit button to save and return to the editor.
Once you have clicked the save and exit button, your voice recording will now appear on the timeline below your video clips. Your voiceover will also automatically download as an MP3 or webm file to your device in the downloads folder.
Note: your voice recording will appear on the timeline as a new media asset.
Step 4. Preview and save your video
Before saving your voiceover video, make sure to preview by clicking on the play button. When you’re ready to save, click on the export button and select a video resolution.
For more help, take a look at this online voice recorder help article.
Polish voice recordings with AI editing tools and more
Delete unwanted pauses using silence removal
Remove any awkward breaks or unnecessary pauses in voice recordings and videos using AI silence remover. AI suggestions will identify silences and pauses automatically which you can then auto cut or trim to your liking.
Create clear voiceovers with background noise removal
Did your voice recording pick up unwanted background noise or ambient sounds like the hum of an air conditioner? Fix poor sound quality and reduce background noise in your voice recordings with the noise suppression tool.
Generate AI subtitles and transcripts
Instantly make your videos more accessible and easier to follow by generating real-time subtitles automatically with AI-powered autocaptions. Enable the smart voice detector in one click then immediately generate subtitles and a downloadable video transcript for free.
Edit the speed, volume, or add fades to voice recordings
Customize voice recordings by controlling the pace of your narration using the speed selector, or increasing sound levels without distortion with the volume adjuster. Add some creativity to audio transitions or the end of a video by adding audio fades to tracks on the timeline.
3 amazing videos with voiceovers to inspire you
Check out these three inspiring examples of how to record voice for YouTube videos.
Animated explainer voiceover
Kurzgesagt’s animated explainer videos are renowned YouTube for their use of dramatic and informative voiceovers. The narrator is clear and engaging while showing emotion and humor. Also, a classy English accent always helps.
Listicle voiceover
Cinefix’s listicle videos are the perfect example of a tour guide narrator. The visual examples are the star of the show. The key here is a steady and even pace that provides context to the movie highlights.
Slideshow voiceover
The TED-ed channel provides digestible educational videos. A knowledgeable voiceover is the anchor of the information. Simple visuals provide the key ideas and add a layer of entertainment.
Check out 10 audio editing hacks for more online audio editing tips and take a look at how the AI audio enhancer can improve the sound quality of your videos.
Start using the online voice recorder today with Clipchamp or download the Clipchamp Windows app.
