How to add a canvas to your recording

Express yourself visually using Canvas. 🖍

Canvas is a customizable recording backdrop you can use to make your videos look cooler and more engaging. It's great for sharing introductions, greetings, or updates to your team. Anyone can access Canvas on both Loom's desktop app and Chrome extension.

⚠️ Canvas will work whether your camera is on or off. You can easily toggle the camera on or off at any time, whether you’re setting up your video, configuring your Canvas backdrop, or even during recording. You can find more about this here.

How to start your recording using a canvas:

Chrome Extension

1. 1. Open up your extension and click Effects then Canvas tab.You will then be redirected to a new tab. 
      
   2. From here, you can select the canvas you want to use. Choose a background color, background, or template. You can add a text layout to customize the text on your canvas.
      
      
      
   3. You can also toggle your camera on or off by clicking the 🎥 option in your Recording Controls. 
      
      
   4. Once you're satisfied with your canvas, hit Start recording, and your recording will include the canvas!

Desktop App

1. 1. Open up your app and click Effects then Canvas. 
      
   2. From here, you can select the canvas you want to use. Choose a background color, background, or template. You can add a text layout to customize the text on your canvas.
   3. Once you're all set, hit Start Recording. 🎉