Free Screen Recorder

Recording a screen capture with Loom is simple.

1. Sign in to your Loom account, or sign up to use the free screen recorder.
2. Download and install the Loom app for your platform or device.
3. Open the Loom app and click Record. A small window will appear on your screen that you can move and resize as needed.
4. Select whether you want to record just your screen or your entire desktop.
5. Choose which microphone you want to use (if available) and then click Start Recording to begin recording your screen capture.
6. When you're done, simply hit Stop Recording and the finished file will automatically upload to your Loom account.
7. Want to send your Loom? The app automatically creates a link for easy sharing to any recipient or device.

Loom makes it easy to record audio and video from your local peripherals. When setting up a new recording session, simply select an audio recording device connected to your computer as the audio source for your recording session. You can even test your recording settings and quality prior to starting a Loom recording.

The Chrome extension for Loom makes it simple to record high-quality video, facecam footage, and audio right from your browser.

1. Install the Loom Chrome extension here. Loom for Chrome offers basic features. For advanced tools such as drawing, virtual backgrounds, or HD recording, download the Loom desktop app.
2. Choose what to capture. Select Screen Only to record just your screen. To record your screen and webcam simultaneously, select Screen and Camera.
3. Once you have the desired settings, click Start Recording. A three-second countdown timer will appear, then your recording will begin.
4. Stop recording. When you’ve captured everything you need, click the square red record button on the menu to bring your recording to an end.
5. Edit and share. After recording, Loom automatically copies the video link to your clipboard. Your video will open in your browser where you can view, edit, and share. Learn more about recording with the Loom Chrome extension.

Loom works with Mac computers (OSX 10.15 and above) and Windows 10 (64-bit) computers to give you the power of presentation on whatever device you choose. For Chrome users, Loom also offers a Chrome extension for basic features. Take advantage of the powerful features of the Loom screen recording tool from your favorite devices.

For Mac:

1. Download the Loom Desktop App for Mac.
2. Record footage of either your screen, your camera, or both at once.
3. Customize the size of your recording window. You can choose the entire screen, a single window, or a custom area you define.
4. Wrap up recording by hitting the Stop button. Loom will instantly create a link for sharing. No need to upload, wait for rendering, or take extra steps to share your Loom.

For Windows:

Loom offers an app for Windows 10 (64-bit) and 11 devices. Why settle with the onboard recording options in Windows when you can create professionally edited, personalized video capture with ease?

1. Download the Loom Desktop App for Windows.
2. Click the Loom icon to open your screen recorder.
3. Choose your capture settings: screen only, webcam only, or both.
4. Choose recording size, whether a single window, a whole screen, or a custom capture window.
5. Select Audio Capture. You can select any microphone connected to your computer.
6. Record your video. Hit Stop when you’ve created the perfect video for your recipient.
7. Use the instant link Loom generates to share your recording quickly and easily with no downloads or rendering.