Google just killed Loom . And you just haven’t realized it yet. I found the new
By John Aspinall ✱ · May 2, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog
Google just killed Loom.
And you just haven’t realized it yet.
I found the new Chrome extension inside Google Workspace called Google Vids Screen Recorder.
One click from your browser.
No extra tools. No extra cost.
Here’s what changed:
→ You record straight from Chrome
→ Built-in AI virtual backgrounds
→ Noise cancellation + countdowns baked in
That alone replaces Loom for most use cases.
But this is where it gets serious.
When you finish recording?
You don’t just send the video.
⤷ You open it inside Google Vids & edit everything.
→ Add captions
→ Control layouts
→ Drop in stock images
Your camera feed?
You can:
→ Resize it
→ Move it anywhere
→ Turn it into a circle, square, even custom shapes
Try doing that in Loom.
You can even build branded scenes.
I dropped in a carbon fiber background behind my recording.
Looked like a full production setup in under 2 minutes.
No editing software.
No design tools.
Then export?
→ One click to YouTube
→ Download as MP4
→ Save as GIF
→ Share via Drive link
Permissions are instant.
“Anyone with the link” and you’re done.
If you already pay for Google Workspace - you’re paying for Loom for no reason.
Same core use case.
More control.
Better output.
Google already owns your docs, your files, your meetings.
→ Now they own async video too.
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