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Dev tools · January 26, 2017

Loom for Gmail

You can now send quick videos via Gmail. (Prev Openvid) 🎥 ✉️

Loom for Gmail launched on January 26, 2017 with 276 votes, #78 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Loom for Gmail is a Chrome extension that allows users to record and send videos directly through Gmail. The tool integrates video messaging into the email workflow, enabling quick video creation without leaving Gmail. It serves professionals and teams who want to communicate more efficiently through video rather than text. The extension streamlines asynchronous communication by making it simple to capture screen recordings or webcam footage and embed them in emails.

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From the sources

Best free online screen recording tool with advanced video editing and video storage trusted by over 22 million people and easy sharing from Loom.com.

Record a quick walkthrough and let Loom’s AI turn it into a fully populated Jira work item in a few clicks. Loom automatically captures the technical details devs need (device/browser/OS, console errors, and network activity) to pinpoint the problem fast and move work forward. Easily record your screen and camera. Record on any device using Loom’s Chrome extension , desktop app or mobile app . Loom’s intuitive editor lets you trim, stitch clips, add eye-catching backgrounds, and even enhance your message with text, arrows, and box overlays. The result? Engaging videos you can deliver fast. From Google Workspace to Slack, Loom videos seamlessly integrate with hundreds of tools you use every…from loom.com

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