A curated knowledge base for Loom — the leading async video messaging platform for modern teams.
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Welcome to Awesome Loom — an open, community-driven knowledge base dedicated to helping users get the most out of Loom, the async video messaging tool used by over 25 million people across 400,000+ companies worldwide.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial educational resource. We are not affiliated with Loom Inc. or Atlassian. All trademarks, logos, screenshots, and product names belong to their respective owners. For the official product, please visit loom.com. Brand assets are referenced here solely for educational, non-commercial purposes under fair-use principles.
Loom is a leading async video messaging platform that lets you record your screen, voice, and webcam — then share the video instantly via a link. Founded in 2015 and acquired by Atlassian in 2023, Loom is built for distributed teams who want to replace unnecessary meetings with quick, asynchronous video updates.
Loom turns the way teams communicate upside down. Instead of writing long emails, scheduling another Zoom meeting, or trying to explain something complex over Slack, you press a button and show instead of tell. Within seconds, your colleagues anywhere in the world can watch your video — pause, rewind, react with emoji, leave time-stamped comments, or even reply with their own video.
The platform combines HD screen recording, AI-generated transcripts and summaries, engagement analytics, and deep integrations with the tools teams already use — Slack, Notion, Jira, GitHub, Salesforce, and dozens more.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Users | 25M+ |
| Companies Using Loom | 400,000+ |
| Languages Supported | 50+ (transcription) |
| Native Integrations | 50+ |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Parent Company | Atlassian (since 2023) |
Loom is built around one core idea: synchronous meetings shouldn't be the default. By replacing live calls with short, scannable videos, teams reclaim hours every week, accommodate global time zones, and create a searchable archive of decisions, walkthroughs, and updates.
💬 "Instead of typing out a long Slack message, just send a Loom." — A common phrase you'll hear in Loom-powered teams
Screenshots below illustrate Loom's user interface. © Loom Inc. — All rights reserved. Used here for educational/review purposes under fair-use principles. To complete this section, take your own screenshots of Loom's interface (or use officially permitted assets) and place them in the
/screenshots/folder.
The minimalist recording overlay lets you choose between screen + cam, screen only, or cam only with one click. A floating toolbar gives you instant access to drawing tools, pause, restart, and stop.
Loom's recording overlay with screen + camera mode active
After recording stops, your video appears on a clean, branded share page. Viewers can react with emoji, leave time-stamped comments, adjust playback speed, and download the transcript — all without signing up.
The Loom video player with engagement features
Every video you record is automatically saved to your personal library. Organize with folders, tags, and smart search. Find any video by transcript content — even from years ago.
Loom's library with folders, search, and analytics
Loom AI automatically generates titles, summaries, chapter markers, and action items from your video. It can even remove filler words like "um" and "ah" automatically.
AI-generated summaries and chapters in action
See exactly who watched your video, how long they stayed, and where they dropped off. Perfect for sales reps, managers, and content creators measuring impact.
Detailed viewer analytics and engagement heatmaps
Embed and share Loom videos directly inside Slack, Notion, Jira, GitHub, Gmail, Figma, and 50+ other tools — without leaving your workflow.
Loom integrates seamlessly with your existing toolkit
How to add screenshots safely (DMCA-safe approach):
- Create a folder in your repo called
screenshots/- Take your own screenshots of Loom's public interface (recording overlay, your own library, public landing pages)
- Save them as PNG with the filenames referenced above (
01-recording-interface.png, etc.)- Each image should be ~1200px wide, optimized to <300 KB
Screenshots of publicly available software for educational/review purposes are protected by fair-use doctrine in most jurisdictions. Always credit Loom Inc. and never include personal data, internal company information, or copyrighted third-party content visible in your screenshots.
A comprehensive overview of what makes Loom one of the most popular async video messaging platforms in 2026.
- Screen Recording — Capture your full desktop, a single application, or a browser tab in HD or 4K
- Webcam Overlay — Customizable camera bubble (round, square, or full-screen)
- Audio Capture — System audio, microphone, or both with crystal-clear quality
- Drawing Tools — Annotate in real-time with arrows, highlights, and pen strokes
- Click & Cursor Effects — Visual emphasis to guide viewer attention
- Pause & Resume — Stop and continue without restarting
- Custom Recording Area — Pixel-precise screen region selection
- Auto-Generated Titles — AI suggests relevant titles based on content
- Smart Summaries — Automatic chapter breakdowns and key takeaways
- Multi-Language Transcripts — Auto-transcription in 50+ languages
- Filler Word Removal — Automatically removes "ums," "ahs," and pauses
- Silence Trimming — Cuts dead air for tighter, engaging videos
- Auto-Chapters — AI splits long videos into navigable sections
- Smart CTAs — Context-aware call-to-action suggestions
- Trim & Cut — Remove unwanted sections without re-recording
- Stitch Videos — Combine multiple recordings into one
- Custom Thumbnails — Upload or auto-generate eye-catching thumbnails
- Background Replacement — Blur or replace your camera background
- Noise Suppression — AI-powered background noise removal
- Custom Watermarks — Brand videos with logo overlays
- Branded Workspaces — Custom colors, logos, and player themes
- Time-Stamped Comments — Discussions tied to exact video moments
- Emoji Reactions — Quick feedback without typing
- Video Replies — Respond with another video
- Viewer Insights — Detailed analytics on who watched and when
- Interactive CTAs — Clickable buttons inside videos
- Smart Notifications — Alerts when key viewers watch
- Instant Shareable Links — Auto-copied to clipboard after recording
- Embed Anywhere — Native embeds for Notion, Confluence, Google Docs
- Password Protection — Secure sensitive videos
- Link Expiration — Time-limited access
- Audience Controls — Public, team-only, or specific-viewer access
- Download Options — Export as MP4 or GIF
- Team Workspaces — Centralized hubs for shared videos
- Shared Folders — Organize by project, team, or topic
- Role-Based Permissions — Granular admin, editor, and viewer roles
- Team Analytics — Usage and engagement across the team
- SCIM Provisioning — Automated user management (Enterprise)
- SOC 2 Type II Certified — Enterprise-grade security audit
- 🇪🇺 GDPR Compliant — Full European data protection
- HIPAA Compliant — Healthcare-grade privacy (Enterprise)
- Single Sign-On (SSO) — SAML 2.0 with major identity providers
- Custom Retention Policies — Auto-delete videos after defined periods
- Audit Logs — Detailed activity tracking for compliance
- Chrome / Firefox / Edge Extensions — Quick browser-based recording
- macOS Desktop App — Native experience for Mac users
- Windows Desktop App — Full-featured Windows recorder
- iOS & Android Apps — Mobile recording on the go
- Web App — Library access from any browser
Head over to loom.com/signup and create a free account using your email or Google/Apple SSO.
| Platform | Best For | Where to Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Extension | Quick browser captures | Chrome Web Store |
| Desktop App (Mac/Windows) | Full-featured recording | loom.com/download |
| Mobile App (iOS/Android) | On-the-go video messages | App Store / Google Play |
- Click the Loom icon
- Choose Screen + Cam, Screen Only, or Cam Only
- Hit Start Recording
- Pause, draw, or use the teleprompter as needed
- Stop and share — the link is automatically copied
- How to Record Your First Loom Video
- Sharing Videos Securely with Your Team
- Editing & Trimming Recordings
- Using AI Titles, Summaries & Chapters
- Custom Thumbnails & Branded Workspaces
- Embedding Loom in Notion, Confluence & Google Docs
- Loom for Asynchronous Standups
- Building Internal Knowledge Libraries
- Measuring Video Engagement & ROI
Loom integrates with 50+ tools that teams already use:
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Productivity | Notion, Confluence, Google Docs, Coda |
| Communication | Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Outlook |
| Project Management | Jira, Asana, Linear, Trello, ClickUp |
| CRM & Support | HubSpot, Salesforce, Intercom, Zendesk |
| Developer | GitHub, GitLab, VS Code Extension |
| Design | Figma, Miro |
Browse the full list at the official Loom integrations page.
Code reviews with voice + screen walkthroughs, bug reports with reproducible context, architecture explanations, and design reviews.
Async design critiques, prototype walkthroughs for stakeholders, user research summaries.
Personalized prospect videos, scalable product demos, customer onboarding walkthroughs.
Recorded lectures, student feedback with annotations, internal training libraries.
Async standups across time zones, all-hands replays, cross-functional updates.
Loom offers tiered plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises. For the latest, accurate pricing, always check the official pricing page.
| Plan | Best For |
|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | Individuals trying Loom |
| Business | Small teams that need full features |
| Business + AI | Teams that want AI-powered productivity |
| Enterprise | Large organizations with security & compliance needs |
- Plan before recording — Jot 3 bullet points to keep videos under 5 minutes
- Use a good mic — Audio quality matters more than video quality
- Light your face — Window light beats fancy gear
- Trim aggressively — Cut anything that doesn't add value
- Add a clear title and CTA — Tell viewers exactly what to do next
- Use chapters — Break long videos into navigable sections
- Check analytics — See where viewers drop off and improve
- Website: www.loom.com
- Newsroom: loom.com/newsroom
- Help Center: support.loom.com
- Blog: loom.com/blog
- Twitter / X: @loom
- LinkedIn: Loom Company Page
- YouTube: Loom on YouTube
Contributions are warmly welcomed! Whether it's a tutorial, an integration tip, a fresh use case, or a typo fix — we appreciate it.
- Fork the repo
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-tip) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing tip') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-tip) - Open a Pull Request
Read our Contributing Guidelines before submitting.
- Loom® is a registered trademark of Loom, Inc. (an Atlassian company).
- This repository is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Loom or Atlassian.
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