What is Loom
Loom lets users capture screen and webcam recordings in a few clicks. Teams share visual messages asynchronously instead of scheduling calls or writing lengthy emails. The platform works across major desktop and mobile operating systems.
Overview
Loom is a video messaging tool built for quick screen and camera recordings. Users hit record, capture their screen or face, and share a link with teammates or clients. The platform adds AI-powered enhancements like auto-transcription and video-to-text summaries. It integrates with collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Jira, and Salesforce. Loom is not a live conferencing or full video editing suite. It is designed for short, shareable video messages that speed up communication across time zones.
How to use Loom
Teams install the desktop app or browser extension and start recording their screen with optional camera overlay. The recording generates a shareable link that can be pasted into Slack, email, or embedded in documents. Viewers watch the video on their own time and leave timestamped comments or emoji reactions for async feedback.
Key Features
- Record screen and camera simultaneously
- AI-powered auto-transcription in 50+ languages
- Trim and stitch video clips
- Share links or embed videos anywhere
- Timestamped comments and emoji reactions
- Auto meeting notes and recaps
- Remove branding on paid plans
- 4K recording on Business tier
- SSO and custom data retention for Enterprise
- Integrates with Slack, Jira, and Salesforce
Ideal Customer Profile
Distributed teams and customer-facing professionals who need to communicate visually without scheduling live meetings.
Best for: Seed, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise