The Loom recording platforms

With Loom, you have four recording platforms to choose from.  🤳👩‍💻

Some functionality and features will differ between the four platforms, but all will produce a great result, so it's really up to personal preference. 

What is common to all the Loom platforms?

You can record your screen, voice, and face to create instantly shareable videos with ease. Whether you want to share updates with your team, document a bug, or demo an app, your co-workers and customers will thank you!

  • Loom Chrome extension 

    Start recording directly from your Chrome browser.

    Why use this platform? 
    Record quick, easy recordings directly in your Chrome browser with a two-click install. Choose between cam-only, screen + cam, and screen-only capture modes. More here.

    Any limitations?
      Can't record your camera bubble when you are recording a different application other than the Chrome browser.
    Can't launch from Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer if these are your browsers of choice.
    Can't launch or record your camera bubble on PDF documents within Chrome.

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  • Loom for iOS (mobile) 

    Why use this platform?
    Record with Loom on the go. Record screen only, camera only, or audio only. 

    Share straight to Slack, Gmail, Messenger, and more from your mobile. More here.

    Any limitations?
    Can't record in screen + cam mode.
    Can't manage folders or spaces within the IOS app.

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    • Loom for Android (mobile) 

      Why use this platform?
      Record with Loom on the go. Record screen only, cam only, screen + cam, or audio only.  Share straight to Slack, Gmail, Messenger, and more from your mobile. More here.

      Any limitations?
       Is only available for Android 8.0 and above.
      Can't manage folders or spaces within the Android app.

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Questions, comments, concerns? Contact us here.

Happy recording! 🎥 😄

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