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Simple communication software that lets you send short clips to friends and family

Simple communication software that lets you send short clips to friends and family

Vote: (1 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Loom, Inc.

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1 votes)

Free

Developer

Loom, Inc.

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Simple and easy to use
  • Comes in a variety of formats, so you can use the program however best fits your needs
  • Sharing, uploading or saving videos is a breeze
  • Basic options are available for free

Cons

  • Comes with a 14-day trial period for more advanced options - from there, you have to pay for a real version
  • Editing tools are limited

Loom is a video recorder that you can download for Windows. It works as an add-on to your web browser, or as a stand-alone desktop app. Loom allows you to record an audio track to whatever is happening on your screen or webcam.

The simplicity behind this program should not hide how incredibly useful it can be. If you are looking to give a PowerPoint presentation or a presentation in the real world, then send the presentation or share it on the internet, Loom can be exceptionally useful. It is easy enough to use: Once you download the program, you set it up, and start recording. Loom easily interfaces with any equipment that you have, so recording audio is easy.

Loom is not a fly-by-night program. It is a highly professional program that has its own website and company behind it. The website contains a wide array of information about the program, complete with samples on how it can be used and support. Indeed, you can find answers to many questions - including how to use the program - right on the website. Furthermore, as the company website notes, there is an extensive company supporting the development of this product. This means that there are ample resources behind the continued support of Loom, ensuring that you can get questions answered and bugs fixed.

Once you make a recording, sharing it is as easy as clicking a couple of buttons. You can Email videos, upload them to a network, or share them on a social networking site. It's also a light-weight program, meaning that you can easily record any of these videos.

Like many programs like this, Loom allows you a 14 day trial period for their professional services. If you want to use it for longer than that, you have to pay. However, the price is perfectly reasonable - a ere $8 per month, per creator, with Enterprise options available for larger companies.

The professional options that you pay for are even more impressive than the free options. They including video drawing, call-to-action buttons, customized branding and the ability to view specific insights.

If there is any drawback, it's the lack of editing tools: The videos you make have very limited editing tools, and this can be a hassle if you need to change something on the video. Thankfully, it's easy enough to edit the video on another program. This can just be slightly inconvenient.

Pros

  • Simple and easy to use
  • Comes in a variety of formats, so you can use the program however best fits your needs
  • Sharing, uploading or saving videos is a breeze
  • Basic options are available for free

Cons

  • Comes with a 14-day trial period for more advanced options - from there, you have to pay for a real version
  • Editing tools are limited