No More Paying for Loom — Google Just Gave Chrome a Free Screen Recorder
No more paying for Loom.
Google just gave Chrome a free screen recorder and it is actually good.
It is called Google Vids Screen Recorder.
One click from your Chrome toolbar and you are already recording.
No downloads.
No extra apps.
No subscription needed.
What You Can Record
✅ Screen only
✅ Screen + camera
✅ Camera only
✅ Audio only
What You Can Capture
🖥️ Current tab
🪟 A specific window
💻 Your full desktop
Up to 30 minutes per recording.
Then preview your clip, open it in Google Vids, edit, and share fast.
Who This Is For
👉 Creators making tutorials
👉 Teachers explaining ideas
👉 Remote teams sending quick updates
👉 Product walkthroughs
👉 Bug reports
👉 Client demos
Loom used to be the go-to for this.
Now Google is doing it for free.
Right inside Chrome.
Less setup. Less friction. Faster sharing.
🔧 Pro Tips
Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar first
Use tab mode for cleaner, focused tutorials
Use screen + camera when you want a personal touch
Works with both personal Google accounts and Google Workspace
🧠 The Truth
Most people are still paying for tools they barely use.
This does the same job.
It is already inside your browser.
You just did not know it was there.
⚡ Quick Start
Search Google Vids Screen Recorder on the Chrome Web Store https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/google-vids-screen-record/iklnnbgdcppplombffihcijanngoeifm
Install and pin it to Chrome
Click the icon
Pick your recording mode
Hit record and share
📌 Bottom Line
If you already use Chrome every day, you do not need another paid screen recording tool. This one is free, fast, and built by Google.