Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App

The best screen recorder for Chrome. Capture your screen, webcam, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds.

Zight Screen Recorder is the ultimate all-in-one Chrome extension for screen recording, screenshot capture, and GIF making. Trusted by over 4 million users worldwide, it lets you record your screen, webcam, and voice simultaneously with high-definition quality. Instantly share videos and screenshots via shortlink URLs, seamlessly integrating with apps like Slack, Gmail, Jira, and Asana.

Enjoy powerful annotation tools to add text, arrows, shapes, and emojis to your captures. Zight's AI features automatically transcribe videos, generate smart titles, summaries, and chapters in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility and productivity. Whether you're a professional, team, or enterprise user, benefit from secure sharing options, custom branding, and embedding capabilities. Start for free with no credit card required and elevate your visual communication with Zight today!

Manifest V3
Users:
70,000+
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
Full description:
See detailed description
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.
by Imran Alli, 2025-04-25

Awesome 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!
by Eunice Sunga, 2025-04-25

A 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.​
by Jenny Dang, 2025-04-17
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Extension 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
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Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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