Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App
The best screen recorder for Chrome. Capture your screen, webcam, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds.
Manifest V3
- Users:
- 70,000+
- Rating:
- 4.50 (475) 1 new ratings
- Version:
- 8.3.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-11)
- Creation date:
- 2020-03-25
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- clipboardWrite
- contextMenus
- notifications
- offscreen
- scripting
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 735.23K
- Email:
- su*****@zight.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Publisher Change History
2024-08-14: Email was changed from su*****@getcloudapp.com to su*****@zight.com
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User reviews
Users find Zight Screen Recorder a highly efficient and user-friendly tool ideal for quick screen captures, video recordings, and GIF creation. Its AI features and annotation tools enhance productivity, while easy sharing options improve collaboration. The extension is praised for its recording quality and seamless integration with platforms like Slack and Gmail. However, needing an account to use and occasional upload delays are noted drawbacks. Overall, it is considered a valuable and affordable alternative to other screen recording and screenshot tools.
Pros
- Easy to use with an intuitive interface
- Powerful annotation and AI features like automatic transcriptions and smart summaries
- Generates high-quality, small-sized GIFs quickly
- Efficient sharing options with instant shortlinks and platform integrations
- High recording quality and reliable performance
Cons
- Requires an account to use before accessing features
- Occasional minor delays in video uploads
- Not suitable for full page screenshots
Recent reviews
I have been a long-term user of Loom, but Zight has won me over. I've used it for sharing ideas to my software vendors, post videos to Youtube, screenshots, etc. It works well - zero issues so far.
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Imran Alli, 2025-04-25
Imran Alli, 2025-04-25Awesome Tool!
Zight is a game-changer! Super easy to use for capturing and sharing screenshots, GIFs, and videos. It’s fast, reliable, and makes collaboration a breeze. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their workflow!
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Eunice Sunga, 2025-04-25
Eunice Sunga, 2025-04-25A Must-Have Tool for Efficient Visual Communication!
Zight has become an indispensable part of my daily workflow. Whether I'm creating quick tutorial videos, capturing screenshots, or making GIFs, this extension handles it all seamlessly. The annotation tools are intuitive, allowing me to highlight key points effortlessly. Sharing content is a breeze with instant shortlinks, and the AI features like automatic transcriptions and smart summaries have significantly reduced the time I spend on post-production tasks.
The integration with platforms like Slack and Gmail enhances collaboration, making it easier to communicate ideas visually. While there are occasional hiccups, such as minor delays in video uploads, the overall performance and user experience are outstanding. If you're looking for a reliable and efficient screen recording tool, Zight is definitely worth trying out.
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Jenny Dang, 2025-04-17
Jenny Dang, 2025-04-17Extension safety
Risk impact
Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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