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Vow Audio Recorder
System audio recorder for Windows
Record what your PC plays. One app, or everything you hear.
Pick a source and press Record, or Ctrl+Alt+R from any app. Vow Audio Recorder captures the PC's sound, a single app with no virtual cable, or your microphone, and writes the file as you go. Songs can be split and tagged from the player. No uploads, no account, no subscription.
- No ads
- No malware
- No account
- Light & dark theme
- 10 recordings a day, up to 10 minutes each, every format
No ads. Ever.No pop-ups, no banners, no "offers".
No malware or bundlewareThe installer installs one thing: this app.
No account, no uploadIt works on your PC, and your files stay there.
Free daily limits, just $4.95 unlimitedNo subscription. No trial that runs out.
The problem
Recording your own PC's sound shouldn't need a workaround
Stereo Mix is hidden or missing, virtual cables need drivers, and the recorder you downloaded stalls at 0:00 or wants a subscription.
Virtual cables and drivers
Recording one app usually means installing an audio driver and rerouting your sound by hand.
Stereo Mix has vanished
Windows' old recording trick is hidden, disabled or simply missing on many PCs.
Stuck at 0:00
Loopback recorders that wait for sound, then lose the quiet moments and drift out of time.
Every ping recorded too
Chat notifications and Windows sounds end up in the middle of your recording.
Subscriptions and trials
Streaming recorders that cut you off after a few minutes, then ask for a yearly plan.
Splitting songs by hand
An hour-long recording you have to chop up, name and tag yourself, one track at a time.
Vow Audio Recorder fixes all of it.
How it works
Choose. Record. Done.
Pick what to record, press one button, and the file is saved as you go, in the format you want.
- 01
Choose what to record
Everything you hear, only some apps, or the microphone, with Add my microphone to mix in your voice. Live meters show the level before you start.
Pick everything, one app or your mic, then press Record - 02
Press Record
Press Record, Ctrl+R, or Ctrl+Alt+R from any app. The timer, file name and size update live; Pause, add a Marker or start a New file at any time.
Pick everything, one app or your mic, then press Record - 03
Stop and save
The file is already written as you go, in MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV, Opus or OGG, in Music\Vow Audio Recorder. Named and tagged from the player if you like.
Search, tag and play back everything you have recorded
Features
Everything a PC audio recorder should do
For music fans, podcasters, students, gamers and anyone who wants to keep what their PC plays.
Everything you hear
Record the sound of any output device, and keep going without a gap when you switch to headphones.
One app on its own
Record one app, several apps, or everything except one app, with Windows' own API: no driver, no virtual cable.
Microphone, or both
Record your voice alone or mixed with the PC or app sound, kept in time automatically.
Tags from the player
Title, artist and cover from Spotify, browsers, the Media Player, VLC and others, with files named "Artist - Title".
Auto-split into songs
Split at track changes, at pauses, every N minutes or every N MB, with cuts moved to the quietest moment.
Scheduled recordings
Once, daily, weekdays or chosen days, for a set length, and it can wake the PC from sleep.
Six formats, any quality
MP3 up to 320 kbps or VBR, AAC or Apple Lossless, FLAC and WAV up to 32-bit float, Opus and OGG.
Live meters and hints
Left and right meters with peak hold, plus plain warnings like "Nothing is playing" or "Too loud: the sound clips".
Smart silence rules
Wait for sound before starting, stop after silence, leave out long pauses, and keep a pre-record buffer.
A library of recordings
Play, rename, tag, trim, convert or normalise any recording, or drag it straight into another app.
Light & dark theme
Easy on the eyes, day or night.
Audio Recorder comes with a crisp light theme and a calm dark theme. Switch with one click, or let it follow your Windows setting by itself. It remembers your choice.
- LightClear and bright for daytime and busy offices
- DarkGentle on tired eyes late at night
- Follow WindowsChanges by itself when your PC does
Screenshots
See Vow Audio Recorder in action
Real screenshots of the real app, in both of its themes: 6 light, 6 dark. Click any picture to see it full size.
Light theme
Dark theme
Who it's for
What people record with it
Internet radio and live shows
Schedule a weekly show and let it record itself, split into songs with tags.
Calls and online meetings
Record the meeting app on its own, with your microphone mixed in.
Students and lectures
Keep the audio of a webinar or online class to listen to again later.
Gamers
Capture just the game's sound, without chat pings or system noises.
Podcasters and voice-overs
Record your microphone straight to WAV or FLAC, with markers for the edit.
Music lovers
Save the sound you are listening to, for personal use, as MP3, FLAC or Apple Lossless.
Compare
Vow Audio Recorder vs the usual recorders
What you get from a typical free sound recorder or streaming-audio recorder, side by side.
| Feature | Vow Audio Recorder | Typical audio recorder apps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free every day, or $4.95 once | Yearly plans or paid upgrades |
| Record one app only | Yes, no driver or virtual cable | Often needs a virtual audio cable |
| Silent stretches kept in time | Yes, filled with exact silence | Loopback recorders often stall or skip |
| Split into songs with tags | Yes, cut at the quietest moment | Rare, or a paid edition |
| Keeps going when you switch to headphones | Yes, without a gap | Rarely |
| Scheduled recording with wake from sleep | Yes | Rare |
| Ads, nags and bundled extras | None | Common on free recorders |
| Your recordings are uploaded | Never | Not always clear |
"Typical" describes what we found across the most-downloaded alternatives when we built Audio Recorder. Your mileage with any one of them may vary; ours won't.
Pricing
Free every day. Just $4.95 once for the lot.
That is not a typo. Software this powerful usually means a monthly subscription; Audio Recorder is $4.95, once, for life: it's almost a giveaway. Use it free for as long as you like, and unlock Unlimited only if you need more.
Free
$0forever
10 recordings a day, up to 10 minutes each, every format.
- 10 recordings a day (resets at midnight)
- Up to 10 minutes each; the file is always kept
- System audio, microphone or both
- Every format: MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV, Opus, OGG
- Player tags, markers, hotkeys, trim and convert
- No watermarks, no sign-up, nothing uploaded
Best valueUnlimited
$4.95USD, once. Yours for life.
Almost a giveaway. Less than a coffee for software this powerful: no subscription, no renewals, yours for life on 2 PCs.
Any length, one app on its own, song splitting, schedules.
- Record for hours, as often as you like
- One app only, several apps, or all but one
- Auto-split into songs, at pauses, by time or size
- Scheduled recordings, even from sleep
- One payment, yours for life on 2 PCs
- Every future update included
How unlocking works
- 1Use it free first Install Vow Audio Recorder and use it on your own files. No card, no account, no time limit.
- 2Click "Unlimited" in the app Pay $4.95 USD once by card, securely through Stripe in your browser.
- 3It unlocks itself Within seconds, for life, on up to 2 of your PCs. Your license key is emailed to you, and every future update is included.
Payments by Stripe: we never see or store your card. Questions? Ask a real person.
Clean software
Safe to install. Nothing else comes with it.
Most "free" Windows downloads pay for themselves with ads, bundled extras or your data. Vow Audio Recorder doesn't need to: it's paid for honestly, once, by the people who find it useful.
Download Audio Recorder free- No ads, toolbars or "offers"The installer installs one thing: Vow Audio Recorder. No pre-ticked boxes to watch out for.
- No administrator rights neededIt installs just for you, in your own user folder, and leaves the rest of Windows alone.
- Nothing running in the backgroundNo startup programs, no tray nags, no services. When you close it, it's closed.
- Everything includedAll it needs is inside the installer, so you never have to fetch a "required component" from somewhere else.
- Uninstalls cleanlyOne click in Windows Settings > Apps. Your own files are never touched.
- A real company behind itMade, published and supported by XTO Pty Ltd, an Australian company, with real people answering every message.
Step-by-step guide
How to record system audio on Windows
Record what your PC plays, or a single app, in under a minute, with no drivers or cables to set up.
Step 1: get it freeInstall Vow Audio Recorder free
Download it from this page and run the installer. It needs no administrator rights, no account and no audio drivers; recording system or app audio works straight away.
Choose Everything you hear
On the Record page pick Everything you hear (or Microphone, or Only some apps with Unlimited). Play something and watch the meters move.
Pick a format
MP3 at 192 kbps is selected and plays anywhere. Choose M4A for phones, FLAC or WAV for lossless, or Opus for the smallest files; the size per hour is shown.
Press Record
Click Record, press Ctrl+R, or press Ctrl+Alt+R from any app. Pause, add a marker or start a new file whenever you like.
Stop and save
Press Stop and save. The recording is already in Music\Vow Audio Recorder, and it appears on the Recordings page where you can play, trim, tag or convert it.
Technical details
Audio Recorder at a glance
- Works on
- Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11, 64-bit; one-app recording needs 2004+
- Records
- System audio, one or more apps, all but one app, microphone, PC + mic
- Saves
- MP3, M4A (AAC or Apple Lossless), FLAC, WAV, Opus, OGG
- Splitting
- By track change, at pauses, by time or by size (Unlimited)
- Hotkeys
- Ctrl+Alt+R / P / M / S from any app
- Internet
- Not needed: works fully offline
- Install
- Per-user, no administrator rights, no drivers, no account
- Languages
- English
- Theme
- Light, dark or follow Windows: one click to switch
- Version
- 1.0.0, released 7 November 2026
- Publisher
- XTO Pty Ltd (Australia)
FAQ
Questions about Audio Recorder
Is Vow Audio Recorder free?
Yes. You can make 10 recordings a day of up to 10 minutes each for free, from the system audio, the microphone or both, in every format, with tags from the player, markers and the recordings library. If the limit stops a recording, the file is kept. There are no ads and no watermarks. Unlimited, a one-time $4.95 USD payment, removes the limits and adds one-app recording, song splitting and schedules.
Does it upload my recordings?
No. Everything is recorded and saved on your own PC. There is no account and no cloud, and the app works with no internet connection.
Can it record just one app?
Yes, with Unlimited. Pick one app, several apps, or everything except one app, and only their sound is recorded: no Windows sounds and no chat pings. It uses Windows' own process-loopback feature, so no driver or virtual cable is needed. It needs Windows 10 version 2004 or later. Free users can try it with the live meters.
Can it split a stream or playlist into separate songs?
Yes, with Unlimited. When the player reports a track change, the cut is moved to the quietest moment within 1.5 seconds so songs aren't cut early or late, and each file is named and tagged from the player. You can also split at pauses, by time or by size, and drop short clips such as jingles.
What happens if I switch to headphones mid-recording?
The recording carries on from the new default device without a gap. Quiet moments are kept as exact silence, so the recording never stalls at 0:00 or loses time when nothing is playing.
Can it record on a schedule?
Yes, with Unlimited. Plan recordings once, daily, on weekdays or on chosen days, with a start time, a length and a source. The app needs to be running (it can wait in the notification area), and it can wake the PC from sleep when Windows allows wake timers.
How is it different from Audacity or OBS?
Audacity's loopback recording sends nothing while nothing plays, which often leaves recordings stuck at 0:00; Vow fills that time with exact silence. Like OBS's Application Audio Capture it uses Windows' process-loopback API to record single apps, and it saves straight to an MP3, FLAC or other audio file, split into songs and tagged from the player.
Is it safe to install?
Yes. It is made and published by XTO Pty Ltd, an Australian company. The installer contains no ads, no toolbars and no bundled software, installs no audio drivers, needs no administrator rights, and uninstalls cleanly from Windows Settings.
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Record what your PC plays: everything, one app, or your microphone. Free to use every day, $4.95 once if you ever want Unlimited.
- No ads
- No malware
- No account
- No subscription