Loom

Loom is a video messaging platform that lets you record and share your screen, camera, or both in seconds. It’s designed to replace lengthy emails and unnecessary meetings with quick, personal video updates. With built‑in AI transcription, editing tools, and tight integrations with workplace apps, Loom helps teams and individuals communicate more clearly and work more efficiently.

• Screen & Camera Recording: Capture your screen, your face, or both at the same time, giving every message a personal touch.
• AI‑Powered Workflows: Automatically transcribe every video and turn spoken content into searchable, shareable text.
• Advanced Editing Tools: Trim and stitch clips directly in Loom – editing a video feels as fast as editing a text document.
• Instant Sharing: Generate a link immediately after recording so you can copy, paste, and send without waiting for uploads.
• Seamless Integrations: Works natively with Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and many other tools.
• Privacy & Security: Enterprise‑grade features including single sign‑on (SSO), custom data retention policies, and SOC 2 compliance.
• Accessibility: Auto‑generated closed captions and transcripts in multiple languages make videos more inclusive.

1. Sign up or install: Create a free account at loom.com, or download the desktop app / Chrome extension for one‑click recording.
2. Choose your recording mode: Select screen only, camera only, or both. Decide whether to record your full screen, a single app window, or a browser tab.
3. Start recording: Click the record button, count down, and speak naturally. You can pause and resume as needed.
4. Edit if necessary: When you stop the recording, a preview opens. Trim unnecessary parts, stitch clips together, or add calls‑to‑action using the built‑in editor.
5. Share instantly: After editing (or skipping it), a link is automatically copied to your clipboard. Paste it into an email, Slack message, or anywhere else.
6. Track engagement (Pro): See who watched your video, how much they viewed, and if they clicked any embedded links.

Loom offers a generous free tier that covers the essentials for individuals and small teams. For more advanced features, a Pro plan is available. You can start with a free trial of the paid plan to test the extra capabilities. For the latest, most accurate pricing (including custom Enterprise plans), check the official Loom website.

• Free: Up to 25 videos/person, 5‑minute recording limit, basic editing, and instant sharing.
• Pro (Business tier): Typically priced around $12.50 per month when billed annually. Includes unlimited videos, longer recording length, custom branding, engagement insights, and advanced privacy controls.
• Enterprise: Custom pricing for large organizations that need SSO, advanced admin controls, and dedicated support.

• Web Application: Record, edit, and share directly from any modern browser at loom.com.
• Chrome Extension: Quick‑access recording bar that lives in your browser toolbar.
• Desktop App (Windows & macOS): Record anything on your computer, even outside the browser.
• Mobile App (iOS & Android): Record your phone screen, camera, or upload videos on the go.
• API Access: Build custom integrations and automate Loom workflows within your own tools.

• Keep videos short (under 5 minutes) – the most effective Looms are focused on a single topic or question.
• Prepare a quick outline so you stay on point and avoid “ums” and pauses.
• Use the pencil tool or cursor highlight during a screen recording to draw the viewer’s attention exactly where you want it.
• Add a clear, descriptive title and, if needed, a short summary text next to the video link so recipients know what to expect.
• Turn on automatic transcription to boost accessibility and make your content searchable later.
• Embed videos in Notion, Confluence, or your company wiki so knowledge is stored in context and doesn’t get lost in chat threads.

• Sales Teams: For outbound prospecting, proposal summaries, and closing follow‑ups with a personal video.
• Engineers & Developers: To share code walkthroughs, document bugs, and give asynchronous sprint updates.
• Customer Success & Support: To resolve issues faster with visual troubleshooting and onboarding videos.
• Designers & Creatives: To present mock‑ups, give real‑time design critiques, and collaborate asynchronously.
• Team Leads & Managers: For daily stand‑ups, project check‑ins, and company‑wide announcements that feel more personal.
• Educators & Trainers: To provide oral feedback on student work, record step‑by‑step software tutorials, and build an asynchronous learning library.