Website Scroll Video: Compile WebM Videos

Website Scroll Video Generator — Record Page Scroll as MP4 Free Online

The SimplyUtils Website Scroll Video Generator captures a smooth, animated scroll-through of any webpage and exports it as a downloadable MP4 video — directly in your browser using the Screen Capture API. Generate professional website preview videos for client presentations, portfolio showcases, product landing page demos, social media ads, and UX research sessions without installing screen recording software. All processing happens locally — nothing is uploaded to our servers.

How to Record a Website Scroll Video

  1. Navigate to the target page — Open the webpage you want to record in another tab, or paste the URL and the tool will open it for you.
  2. Configure scroll settings — Set scroll speed (slow/medium/fast/custom px per second), direction (top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top), and desired video duration.
  3. Choose output quality — Select frame rate (24, 30, or 60 FPS) and whether to record at your screen's native resolution or at a fixed 1080p/720p.
  4. Grant screen capture permission — Your browser will request permission to capture your screen or a specific tab. Select the tab containing your target webpage.
  5. Click Record — The tool automatically scrolls the page and records simultaneously using a synchronized timer.
  6. Download MP4 — When the scroll completes, the recording stops automatically and your video is ready to save to disk.

Video Output Quality Configuration

Setting
Available Options
Recommended Use
Frame Rate
24, 30, 60 FPS
24fps (cinematic), 60fps (ultra-smooth scrolling)
Resolution
Matches source display (up to 4K Retina)
Maximize browser window for highest quality
Output Format
WebM → MP4 conversion
MP4 is universally supported for social media
Scroll Speed
Slow / Medium / Fast / Custom px/s
Slow for content-heavy pages, fast for brief demos
Scroll Direction
Top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top
Standard is top-to-bottom for natural browsing flow

Browser Support for Screen Capture

Browser
Tab Capture?
Full Screen?
Min Version
Google Chrome
72+
Microsoft Edge
79+
Mozilla Firefox
66+
Safari
✗ (limited)
13+

Who Needs a Scroll Video Generator?

1. Web Designers & Agencies

Present completed landing page designs to clients as polished scroll-through video previews. Client proposals that include scroll videos receive higher engagement than static screenshots alone, since stakeholders see the full design in context.

2. Social Media Marketers

Create eye-catching Instagram Reels, TikTok posts, and Twitter video ads showing a product page scrolling smoothly — demonstrating the full above-the-fold and below-the-fold experience in a short, shareable clip.

3. Developers & Engineers

Record smooth portfolio website demos or project walkthroughs for GitHub READMEs, conference talks, LinkedIn posts, and CV attachments — without needing third-party screen recording software.

4. Product Managers & Stakeholders

Record feature walkthroughs of dashboards, documentation pages, or design prototypes for async stakeholder reviews. Share video links instead of scheduling live demo calls.

5. UX Researchers

Capture test participant sessions showing page scroll behavior and interaction patterns for usability studies, creating visual artifacts without complex session recording infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I record login-protected pages or internal dashboards?

Yes — since you're capturing your own screen tab, you can record any page you're already authenticated to view, including internal tools, SaaS dashboards, and password-protected pages. The tool captures whatever is currently displayed in the selected tab.

Does the recording capture animations and dynamic content?

Yes — because it uses real screen capture (not static screenshot stitching), all CSS animations, JavaScript-powered interactions, video embeds, hover effects, and dynamic content updates that appear on screen are captured in the final video.

Why does my recording look pixelated?

This usually happens when the browser window is small during recording. For best results, maximize your browser window before recording. On HiDPI/Retina displays, the recording renders at your screen's actual pixel density — up to 4K.

Are my recordings uploaded to SimplyUtils servers?

No. All recording and MP4 encoding happens entirely in your browser using getDisplayMedia and the MediaRecorder API. Your video content never leaves your device — it's saved directly to your local downloads folder.

What scroll speed should I use?

For social media content, "Medium" speed (3–5 seconds per viewport height) works well. For detailed documentation or long articles, use "Slow" to give viewers time to read. For quick teasers or ads, "Fast" creates an engaging preview without showing too much detail.

Local Processing: Screen recording uses the browser's getDisplayMedia API. Recorded video content is saved directly to your device — nothing is uploaded to SimplyUtils servers.