Who built OhRec App?
OhRec App is built by Ayivugwe Kabemba Mukome, founder and lead developer of Wekify LLC, as part of the Peacae product family. Peacae is the public home for focused tools from Wekify — including OhRec App (formerly Peacae Recorder) and Peacae Resume. See the About page or documentation for the full story.
Why was OhRec App created?
The founder needed a simple way to capture and share videos across many projects — especially language-technology work — without vendor lock-in, cloud-only storage, or paying for every separate tool. Existing recorders often keep even local captures trapped in someone else's cloud. OhRec App was built to stay local-first: record, download, and keep control of your files. Read how OhRec started or the privacy and storage guide for more context.
What does OhRec App mean?
OhRec App started as Peacae Recorder. It was renamed to OhRec — short for Oh! Just Record!! — That's it. The name reflects the goal: open the app, capture what you need, and move on without accounts or uploads. See how OhRec started for the full naming story.
What does the OhRec App logo mean?
The mark is a landscape video frame with a record disc punched through the center. The frame is the screen or camera you capture. The glow around the disc reads as a live lens — recording is on. That is the goal of the tool: capture what is happening now, on this device. It is not an audio waveform. See the About page, How OhRec started, or the OhRec mark post.
How is OhRec App connected to Kifuliiru?
Wekify's founder works on Kifuliiru — his mother tongue — and runs Kifuliiru Lab plus platforms like Kifuliiru.com, Imyazi, Tabula Kifuliiru, and Lola Kifuliiru. Demonstrating that work in demos and tutorials is one reason a friction-free recorder mattered. OhRec App is a Peacae tool, not a Kifuliiru product, but it serves the same practical, local-first philosophy.
Do I need an account to record?
No. OhRec does not require sign-up, login, or an email address. Open the app or website and start recording.
How do I start my first recording?
Choose screen, tab, or webcam, enable mic or bubble if needed, pick quality, then press Start recording. Your browser or OS will ask for capture permissions the first time.
What file format are recordings saved in?
Recordings export as WebM video files — efficient for web playback and supported by most modern editors.
What can I record — screen, tab, or webcam?
All three. Screen captures a display, Tab isolates one browser window, and Webcam records your camera.
Can I capture system or tab audio?
Yes when your browser or OS supports it. Enable System audio in setup alongside the microphone for voiceover plus app or tab sound.
What is the presenter bubble?
A corner camera overlay on top of your screen capture. You can choose position, Minimal/Pro/Brand style, Circle or Squircle shape, and Small/Medium/Large size before recording. While recording, drag the inner-corner handle to snap the bubble larger or smaller — the file follows the live size.
Can I switch between screen and camera while recording?
Yes. Use switch view on the recording controls to cross-fade between screen-focused and camera-focused layouts without stopping — one continuous file.
How do chapters work?
Add markers during recording to label key moments. During playback in your library, jump straight to any chapter timestamp.
Where are my recordings stored?
In this browser's local storage on this device (IndexedDB). Download WebM files if you want a copy on disk or on another machine.
Are recordings uploaded to the cloud?
No. OhRec does not upload your videos to our servers. Everything stays on your device until you move or delete it.
How do I delete a recording?
Remove it from the Recordings library in your browser. Clearing browser site data also removes web recordings.
Will my recordings sync across devices?
No automatic sync. Recordings stay in the browser where you made them. Download or copy WebM files manually if you need them on another machine.
Is there a desktop app?
Mac and Windows apps are in development and not available for download yet. See the desktop apps page for status. OhRec runs fully in your browser today — record, manage your library, and edit in Studio without installing anything.
Which browsers support the web recorder?
Recent Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers work best for screen and tab capture. Safari and Firefox support varies — see the browser support guide and try your target browser before an important session.
Can I edit recordings in OhRec Studio?
Yes. Open any recording from your library and choose Edit to trim, split, add overlays, adjust audio, and export a new WebM — your original file stays unchanged. See the Studio docs for the full workflow.
Does Studio upload my videos?
How do I export vertical video for Shorts or Reels?
Open Studio, set the preview aspect ratio to 9:16, reposition your content in frame, then export with the Vertical preset. See the vertical video guide for step-by-step instructions.
Is OhRec Studio free?
Yes. Studio is included with OhRec at no cost — no account, subscription, or upload required. It runs in your browser alongside the recorder.
Why is the browser asking for screen or mic permission?
Your OS requires explicit permission before any app can capture the screen, microphone, or camera. OhRec only uses them while you record.
Should I record in 1080p or 720p?
1080p is sharper for demos and UI detail. 720p produces smaller files and can feel smoother on lower-powered machines. Turn off heavy overlays for maximum screen-only quality. Webcam recordings use the camera's native resolution rather than stretching a lower feed.
What does Low light do?
Low light brightens your webcam in a dim room. It is off by default and only applies when you record webcam or have Camera on. It uses a mild exposure lift when the camera supports it, otherwise a small brightness adjustment in the file. It is not noise reduction — a lamp in front of your face still looks better.
Where can I learn more or get help?
Browse the OhRec App docs — including How OhRec started — read the About page for the full origin story, check the blog for feature deep dives, or review our Privacy and Terms pages for data handling details.