You can also set a keyboard shortcut in the settings to start and stop recording from any app.

Features

Record the microphone, the audio of your Mac, or both
Pause and resume a recording
Listen to the microphone while you record (input monitoring)
Keyboard shortcuts to start, stop, pause, and resume a recording
Show the duration in the menu bar while recording
See the audio level in the menu bar and in the menu while you record
Set how loud the system audio is, relative to the microphone, when you record both
Choose the output folder and the format of the filenames
Copy the recording or show it in Finder when done
Lossless quality (WAV) as an option
Shortcuts actions to start, stop, and pause a recording, and to get the previous recording

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a feature request, bug report, or some feedback

Click the feedback button in the app or send it here.

How can I preview the recording when done?

First, ensure the “Show recording in Finder” setting is enabled. When the recording is shown in Finder, press the Space key to preview it.

How can I trim the recording when done?

Preview the recording as described above and then click the trim button.

How can I record system audio?

In the Recordia menu, under “Audio Source”, choose “System Audio” to capture all audio playing on your Mac, or “Microphone + System Audio” to record both into a single file. When you record both, use the “System audio volume” setting to make the sound of the Mac louder or quieter than your voice.

Recording system audio requires macOS 26 or later. On older versions, you can install the BlackHole audio driver, set up a multi-output device, and then select “BlackHole” as the input device in Recordia.

How can I transcribe the audio (speech to text)?

Recordia does not support transcription, but check out my Aiko app. When Aiko is installed, choose “Previous Recording › Transcribe with Aiko” in the Recordia menu after you finish recording.

The app or my Mac crashed while recording. Can I get the recording back?

Maybe. Recordia records to a temporary folder first. In the Recordia menu, click “…”, and choose “Recover Recordings…” to show that folder in Finder. Do it soon, as macOS cleans up this folder regularly. A crash can also make the recording corrupt.

Can it show in the Dock with a window?

No. Recordia is a menu bar app: click its icon in the menu bar, or set a keyboard shortcut in the settings to start and stop recording from any app.

How can I sync recordings to iCloud?

Choose “iCloud Drive” as the output directory.

Why 48 kHz and not 44.1 kHz?

48 kHz is the standard for audio in today’s video production. It’s also the internal production standard for many audio production companies. 44.1 kHz was popularized by music CDs.

What audio format does it record in?

By default, it records M4A (AAC, 256 kbps), which is small and works in most apps. To record WAV (PCM, uncompressed) instead, enable “Lossless quality” in the settings. Both are 48 kHz.

Why WAV over ALAC/FLAC?

WAV is supported everywhere.

Does it do noise reduction?

macOS does some noise reduction by default. For stronger noise reduction, check out this free app.

Can I use my iPhone as a microphone?

Yes. With Continuity Camera, your iPhone can be a microphone for your Mac. Keep the iPhone near the Mac, and then select it under “Input Device” in the Recordia menu. See how to use your iPhone as a microphone.

Why is this free without ads?

I just enjoy making apps. Consider leaving a nice review on the App Store.

How can I turn off automatic filename suggestions when saving?

On macOS:

Open Finder.
Click Finder in the menu bar, then Settings.
Go to the General tab.
Uncheck “Suggest file names”.

Can you localize the app into my language?

I don’t plan to localize the app.

More FAQs

Older Versions

2.10.0 for macOS 15+
2.9.0 for macOS 14+
2.7.0 for macOS 13+
2.6.1 for macOS 12+
2.3.0 for macOS 11+
1.5.1 for macOS 10.15+

Non-App Store Version

A special version for users that cannot access the App Store. It won’t receive automatic updates. I will update it here once a year.

Download 2.11.0Requires macOS 26 or later

Download it to the Downloads folder, double-click to unzip, and then move it to the /Applications folder.

What users say

Simple, easy, and free?
What a great app. Love the ability to set a default save folder as well. This is fantastic.

justdep, App Store, September 2025

Great, Simple App
Works as intended, exactly what I needed thanks.

aaaaaaaaadaaaaaaaaaam, App Store, August 2024

Exactly as described
Recordia is a super convenient and simple app that lives in your menu bar. Click Record and go. Nothing less, nothing more.

.james69, App Store, September 2023

Simple and to the point..
Does its job, and does it remarkably well.

bjp38401, App Store, February 2023

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