AI Tool Guides
Best for
Quick screen recordings with AI summaries
Works on
Browser extension, Desktop, iOS
Alternatives
OBS Studio, Screencastify
Watch out
Free tier limited to 5 min recordings
What It Does
Loom records your screen and camera simultaneously and shares the video with a link—no uploading, no file attachments, no scheduling a meeting. The AI features include automatic transcription, chapter generation, summary, removal of "ums" and silences, and a call-to-action button. It is designed for asynchronous communication: replace a 30-minute meeting with a 3-minute Loom that people watch at 1.5 speed on their own time.
Setup in 5 Minutes
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- Sign up with Google or email.
- Click the Loom icon, choose Screen + Camera,
Screen only, or Camera only, and hit Record.
- When you stop, Loom generates a shareable link instantly.
Try This
Record a 3-minute walkthrough of a project you are working on—explain
what you have done and what you need feedback on. Share the link with a
classmate or colleague. Watch how much faster this is than writing a long
email. Check the AI-generated summary to see if it captured the key points
accurately.
Follow Along
Follow Along — Record a Code Walkthrough.
, and hit Record.
- Walk through the code for 3–5 minutes: explain the purpose, highlight key functions, and note any parts you want feedback on.
- Stop recording and copy the shareable link Loom generates.
- Send the link to a classmate or colleague and ask them to leave timestamped comments on the video.
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