What is Loom?
5 min
Beginner
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to:
- Explain what Loom is and how it can be used
- Describe the benefits of asynchronous video for teams
Easily create video messages with Loom
Loom is an asynchronous video communication tool designed to help you share information quickly and efficiently. With Loom, you can record your screen, voice, and face simultaneously, creating videos that can be shared instantly with a link.
Whether you’re explaining a complex concept, giving feedback, or just saying hello, you can use Loom to easily and effectively communicate with others, no matter where you and your viewers are located or what their schedules look like.
👇 Record your screen, camera, and microphone using the recording controls in the top-right.
Using Loom is as easy as 1-2-3!
Once you have Loom installed, the workflow is simple to create a video from start to finish. The videos you create can be re-used again and again wherever and however they're needed.
👇 Click the tabs below to explore the workflow steps.
Use the Loom desktop app, Chrome extension, or mobile app to record your screen, camera, and microphone with the click of a button.
Each recorder has different features and settings. We recommend downloading more than one.
Using Loom in the modern workplace
Asynchronous video is a game-changer in today’s fast-paced, distributed work environment.
As teams become more global and remote work becomes the norm, the need for flexible and effective communication tools has never been greater. Here are some of the key benefits of using asynchronous video at work:
✔ Clarity: Visual and verbal communication helps to avoid misunderstandings and provides a richer context than text alone.
✔ Efficiency: Reduce the number of meetings and emails. A quick video can often convey more information than a lengthy email or a meeting.
✔ Connection: Seeing someone's face and hearing their voice can help build stronger relationships, even when working remotely. Video messages convey emotion and personality in a way that text alone can’t.
✔ Flexibility: Record and watch videos on your own schedule. No more trying to find a time that works for everyone.
How are teams using Loom?
Loom can be used by teams of any kind in various ways to enhance communication and productivity in the workplace.
👇 Click the boxes below to see some examples of how teams use Loom.
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Record a Loom video
- Prepare to record a loom
- Configure your recording settings
- Record in Loom
- Pause, resume, and stop a Loom recording
- Try it yourself