How to record online radio
Want to catch a show, a DJ set or a program that airs while youâre at work? Recording online radio is easy. Hereâs how, how much space it needs and whatâs allowed.
On the My VibeOn website (PC and Android)
Start a station on myvibeon.com and press the red âș Record button in the player. A counter shows the length; when you press Stop you can download or share the file. Each file lasts up to 2 hours: if you keep recording, a new one starts automatically.
On iPhone, recording from the website only works with the screen on and the page open.
In the My VibeOn Android app
In the app, recording continues with the screen off and in the background: handy for long shows or while you use other apps.
Which format is saved?
The recording is an exact copy of what the station broadcasts, without re-encoding: if the station streams MP3 you get an .mp3 file, if it streams AAC you get an .aac file. So the quality stays the original one.
How much space it takes
Space depends on bitrate: one hour at 128 kbps takes about 58 MB, at 320 kbps about 144 MB, at 64 kbps about 29 MB. Two hours of a 128 kbps station fit in about 115 MB.
Is it allowed?
Recording for strictly personal, non-commercial use is generally allowed in many countries (in Italy and other EU countries itâs known as the âprivate copyâ), but rules vary, so check your local law. What is not allowed is republishing, selling or uploading recordings online (for example to YouTube or social media). If you want to share a station with a friend, share its link: itâs free and the station gets more listeners.
Stations that canât be recorded
Some stations use segmented formats (HLS) or protection: in that case recording from the website doesnât start and youâll see a message. Theyâre a minority.
How to replay and organize files
Downloaded files go to the Downloads folder on your phone or computer and open in any player (VLC, your phoneâs player, Windows Media Player). The file name contains the station, date and time, so theyâre easy to find. If you record often, make a folder for each show.
Frequently asked questions
Can I record while listening to another station? No: recording stops if you change station, so each file contains one station.
What if I close the page? On the website the recording stops: the browser warns you before closing. In the app it continues in the background.
Can I trim the file? Yes, with a free audio editor like Audacity you can cut the start and end or extract just one part.