SFR Talk Recorder

SFR Talk Recorder enables WordPress site owners to create professional screen and audio recordings for tutorials, support, and communication without leaving their WordPress dashboard. Perfect for client communication, developer collaboration, and creating tutorial content.

Record your screen and microphone, preview the recording, and download it as a WebM file. All recording happens in your browser – no server processing required.

Key Features

• Browser-Based Recording – Record directly in your WordPress admin using Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (desktop), or Vivaldi on Windows, Mac, or Linux
• Screen + Audio Capture – Record your screen with optional microphone audio
• Quality Presets – Choose from Low, Medium, or High quality settings
• Preview Before Download – Watch your recording before saving
• Recording History – Track your recent recordings
• No External Services – Everything happens in your browser
• WordPress Native – Seamless integration with your WordPress site

Perfect For

• Client Communication – Record quick explanations and walkthroughs for clients
• Tutorial Creation – Create step-by-step video guides
• Support Documentation – Record solutions to common problems
• Team Collaboration – Share screen recordings with your team
• Training Materials – Build training content for users

Browser Compatibility

Supported Browsers: * Google Chrome (Windows, Mac, Linux) * Microsoft Edge (Windows, Mac, Linux) * Mozilla Firefox (Windows, Mac, Linux) * Safari (Mac desktop only – iOS Safari not supported) * Vivaldi (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Not Supported: * iOS Safari * Mobile browsers (Android Chrome, etc.) * Internet Explorer

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/sfr-talk-recorder directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to ‘Talk Recorder’ in your WordPress admin menu to start recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I record my screen?

Click “Start New Recording” in the Talk Recorder admin page. Your browser will ask what you want to share – choose your entire screen, a specific window, or just the browser tab.

What video format are recordings saved in?

Recordings are saved as WebM files, which provide excellent quality with smaller file sizes. WebM files can be played in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Vivaldi, and VLC Media Player. They can also be uploaded to YouTube and Vimeo.

Can I record audio with my screen?

Yes! The plugin includes an option to record microphone audio along with your screen. Make sure to check the “Include microphone audio” checkbox before starting your recording.

What if I’m using a local development site?

If you’re using a .local domain (like Local by Flywheel), you may need to access your site via localhost or enable HTTPS. Screen recording requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost). See the plugin’s admin page for detailed instructions.

Can I edit my recordings?

The free version allows you to preview and download recordings. For editing features like trimming, cutting segments, and adding guides, check out SFR Talk Recorder Pro.

How do I change the recording quality?

Before starting a recording, you can select from Low (720p), Medium (1080p), or High (1080p) quality settings. Higher quality means larger file sizes.

Screenshots

1. Main recording interface with quality and microphone options
2. Recording in progress with live timer
3. Preview and download interface
4. Recording history table

Changelog

0.6.2

• Fixed JavaScript syntax errors in dashboard.js – corrected ternary expressions in string literals
• Fixed all alert(), prompt(), and confirm() calls to properly use localized strings
• Improved code quality and WordPress.org compliance

0.6.1

• Updated Author URI and Plugin URI to use supportfromrichard.co.uk domain

0.6.0

• Major version update – preparing for new features
• File naming feature (in development)
• Separate Recordings management page (in development)
• Enhanced file organization and management

0.5.4

• Fixed countdown timer to use correct 10-second countdown from settings
• Fixed recording timer (seconds counter) to appear next to stop button immediately when recording starts
• Fixed countdown overlay to properly hide after countdown completes
• Improved timer visibility during recording

0.1.0

• Initial release
• Browser-based screen recording
• Microphone audio support
• Quality presets (Low, Medium, High)
• Preview functionality
• Download recordings as WebM
• Recording history tracking
• Multi-browser support (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari desktop, Vivaldi – iOS Safari and mobile browsers not supported)