Loom for Desktop
Powerful video recorder. Now on Desktop.
Loom for Desktop launched on August 16, 2018 with 671 votes, #2 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
In plain words
Loom for Desktop is a video recorder available for Windows and Mac that captures screen and camera footage. It serves designers, developers, and productivity-focused users who need to record their work or create video content. The tool is designed as a comprehensive video recording solution for desktop environments.
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From the sources
Loom for Desktop is the world's most powerful video recorder.
Use Loom to record quick videos of your screen and cam. Explain anything clearly and easily – and skip the meeting. An essential tool for hybrid workplaces.
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