Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder
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Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
An easy-to-use screen recorder for Chrome. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
Screencastify, now part of Castify is Chrome's simplest free screen recorder and interactive video platform, empowering anyone to become a better communicator by recording, editing, and sharing videos in seconds. Plus, easily turn any video into an assessment by adding Interactive Questions.
With Screencastify, use simple yet powerful screen recording tools to:
▸ Record your desktop, browser tab, and/or webcam
▸ Edit video from your browser
▸ Edit YouTube videos
▸ Translate and add voiceovers on any video in 90+ Languages
▸ Share your video in multiple ways
▸ Add Interactive Questions to videos and see analytics to measure engagement
▸ Request video submissions with Submit
Educators, professionals, and personal creators across the world use Screencastify screen recorder as a simple way to communicate more effectively through video.
🎬 Join a massive community of video creators
✔ Millions of weekly users
✔ Hundreds of millions of videos recorded
✔ Incredibly easy to learn and use
🎥 Create engaging videos with our easy-to-use screen recorder
▸ Record your browser tab, desktop, and/or your webcam
▸ Narrate with your microphone’s audio
▸ Embed your webcam into the recording
▸ Annotate in real time to highlight key points
▸ Add captions to make your video more accessible
▸ Add questions to check viewer comprehension
✂️ Simple video editing
▸ Trim the start and end of your videos
▸ Draw on your tab with the pen tool
▸ Merge, crop, and add text to videos
🚀 Share with your audience, wherever they are
▸ Share directly from Screencastify
▸ View and share videos on Google Drive
▸ Share to Google Classroom
▸ Export as MP4, animated GIF, or MP3
▸ See who has viewed your videos
▸ Translate the captions on your video into 50+ languages
👀Available free
▸ Create your first 10 videos free or upgrade for unlimited video creation
▸ Record videos up to 30 minutes for free
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How do people use Screencastify to communicate more effectively?
🎓 Education
▸ Create instructional videos to engage your students
▸ Add Interactive Questions to turn videos into assessments
▸ Personalize learning by creating differentiated videos for each level
▸ Embrace flipped classrooms or blended learning with video lessons
▸ Have your students practice foreign languages or public speaking
▸ Empower student video creation with Submit assignments
🏛️ At Work
▸ Eliminate emails or meetings in favor of more effective, async communication
▸ Create performance review videos for coworkers
▸ Share engaging messages with your customers, users, and colleagues
▸ Create training and onboarding videos that captivate your employees
▸ Cancel meetings by sharing video instead
🌍 Everyday creators
▸ With millions of weekly users, we’ve helped creators share countless ideas for videos to life - from professional YouTubers to personal trainers and attorneys to UFO hunters. What are you waiting for? Install Screencastify and inspire the world with your video communication.
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📝 Specs:
▸ Screencasts are captured as webm/vp8 files with ogg vorbis audio
▸ Videos can be saved to your local disk as various file types (GIF, MP4, etc), directly to your Google Drive, or you can simply share the link
▸ Screencastify screen recorder does not depend on any external software (like Java, Flash or other plugins) so it runs on Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Chromeboxes
▸ Screen recording is a CPU intensive task. Older or weaker computers may lag if multiple programs and tabs are open at the same time as a screencast
📨 Info / Contact Us:
▸ Twitter: @Screencastify
▸ Support Docs: https://learn.screencastify.com
▸ Tech Support: [email protected]
Latest reviews
- Emma Moore
- Free version is too limited and it made me write this review before I could edit and save my video - that didn't put me in a generous mood.
- Antonella Mellone
- Good enough
- XindianPrincess
- I used a paid subscription for years and was very satisfied with it. The current free version is so incredibly limited...If I had had this free version several years ago I would not have gone for the paid version. You might want to rethink your marketing strategy, folks. Also, as the person before me said: the pop-up asking me to leave a review is in the way and annoying AF. I'm off to try another app.
- Kirby Neihouser
- This product keeps asking me to leave reveiws and block outs my fuctions.. If I pay for this get off my back..
- Fabiano Dias
- Does me well. I recommend it
- huhu dudu
- extremely low quality but quality suddenly jumps if you're on a paid account. i know this because my school has it. if you're looking for something free and works well this is not it. but other than that it's ok i guess.
- John Craig
- I'm a little shocked to see this rated so low. This has always worked well for me over the years. It's great for when I want to record a lesson for absent students or I want to leave them detailed instructions on the days I am gone. I do pay for subscription because I do use it professionally but I found the free version worked well.
- Hữu Nghĩa Nguyễn
- The free plan is too limited. It only allows 10 videos, which is quite disappointing.
- Vishal Shah
- Castify is by far the easiest and most reliable tool out there. The browser extension makes it incredibly simple to record my screen, webcam, or both with just one click. The editing tools are intuitive, and I love how seamlessly it saves everything and share via a quick link.
- Jonathan Valot
- This program sucks for a lack of nicer language. I did two recordings, first one understandably on me for only having it record one tab which makes it so that the webcam will not be enabled despite it being turned on and displayed on the screen on my end. Second time I did the recording, the recording just straight up vanished and was not saved on their site,, nor can I find it on my computer. An absolute waste of my time and using this program has only left me very pissed off and agitated as I just wanted to finish my final and turn it in without dealing with a cesspool of errors.
- Kenneth Mallqui
- you a poopy kaka
- Mostafa a
- Whenever I click on its icon, nothing happens. Nothing opens.
- Syed Ahsan
- they don't allow video download. .. should have made it clear before i recorded.
- Susie Diaz Corona
- this doesn't work
- customer service BO5 41O 5OO3 Jeera
- Simple and effective for quick screen recordings.
- Stalemate YT
- the people who write low reviews on this may be genuinely ill. im not trying to be mean but 99% of the bad reviews are that it needs your google drive and your google account. bruh. companies gather way more data than that. plus they need google drive to save the video and your google account to email you or at least have verification. how in the world does this have 3.9 stars????? this is great bro. if ur writing a bad review try it out and give some good feedback. one of them was "this is not sigma" and a salute emoji. like what
- Kavesh Singh
- Amzaing, easy to use and has the ability to convert into different languages and upload directly onto You Tube channels etc...Great!
- customer service BO5 41O 5OO3 barg
- Reliable screen recorder with intuitive controls, ideal for quick tutorials.
- Darren Gunn
- I use Screencastify every day to create support videos for my students. I've found the add-on quite easy to use, allowing me to quickly record as I mark up a PDF (or whatever) to demonstrate a skill. The options for exporting (downloading, uploading to YouTube, or simply sharing a direct link) are plentiful and quick. I haven't even used about 80% of the features they offer, yet I still find it to be an essential tool.
- Daniel Cox
- I use the app daily in class. I have created videos for all of my lessons and it allows students to view at their own pace and return to the video when needed. The embedded questions help my students stay engaged and the AI tool for generating questions based on the video has been a life changer. I have been using all school year and it has been a wonderful experience.
- Yair Sosa
- Horrible app! Cannot download the video you recorded. Also tried to see my preview videos from 2022 it will not load. Do not recommend downloading.
- Ethan Armentrout
- Requires sign up. Avoid.
- essam bondok
- Many steps
- Juliane de Oliveira
- Requires sign-up and access to your drive, also, you can only record 10 free videos.
- Donson Xie
- dogshit
- Gavin
- everything is glitchy
- Aaron Huang
- Requires signing up
- Shiela Marie Olivarez
- This is a 5 Star app! One of the best software to use, very convenient plus the experience with the team is satisfying. I've been using this app since pandemic during online classes until now that I'm working.
- Mary Joy Olivarez
- Screencastify is honestly a pleasure to use! Very user-friendly and makes screen recording simple and smooth for both school and work. Even the free version is helpful, and overall it’s a reliable tool, and I genuinely appreciate how clear and professional the recordings turn out, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable.
- Sherlie Oh
- Beginner Friendly! I honestly not a tech person, so I like that I don't have to learn anything new. I just click the little orange arrow in my browser and start talking. It’s perfect for when I need to show my boss how to do something on a website instead of typing a long email. Also, the video quality is very clear, and I like that I can draw on the screen while I talk to point things out. The bottom line here is It’s a great free tool if you only need it once in a while. It’s much faster than other apps I’ve tried. Just remember to download your videos to your computer if you want to keep them forever!
- Rymer Alminanza
- I’ve been using Screencastify for about two years now, mainly for sending quick "how-to" videos to my team and recording short lesson clips for my students. What I still love is that, nothing beats how fast this thing opens. I don't have to launch a heavy app; I just hit the extension icon in Chrome and I’m recording in 2 seconds. The way it just dumps the video straight into a "Screencastify" folder in my Google Drive is a lifesaver—I never have to worry about "uploading" anything. The blur tool in the editor is also surprisingly good for a browser app; I use it all the time to hide sensitive emails or names while I'm recording.
- Torrejos, Queenie Pearl P.
- Simple, easy to use, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Screencastify is great for quick screen recordings and explanations, especially for school or work. The free version has limits, but for basic recording and sharing, it works really well.
- ROMMEL COLISAO
- Screencastify remains one of the most reliable screen recorders for Chrome. The interface is clean, and the editing tools (trimming/merging) are surprisingly powerful for a browser extension. Pros: Instant sharing, reliable audio sync, and great drawing tools. Cons: The free version has a strict video count limit, and the Google Drive permissions can feel a bit invasive (though the developer explains this is a Google requirement). Overall, it’s a solid choice if you value speed and ease of use over deep customization.
- Medratrics
- Screencastify has been a game-changer for creating clear and professional screen recordings. The recording quality is great, and the tools for trimming and editing are very convenient. I like how smoothly it works with Chrome and how easy it is to share videos instantly. Whether for school, work, or tutorials, Screencastify makes the whole process simple and stress-free. Highly recommended!
- Jerry Olivarez
- Screencastify is an excellent screen recording tool that’s super easy to use and very reliable. The interface is clean and beginner-friendly, yet powerful enough for presentations, tutorials, and online classes. I really appreciate how quickly I can record my screen, webcam, and audio without complicated setup.
- ollie wilkinson
- its a good recording site, just, i wish youd add more then only 10 vids, like, 20-25 would be nice!
- Anonymous
- it's dookie
- Anonymous
- Enshittification 101
- Anonymous
- I attended "Enhancing Instruction with Screencastify: AI Features and Beyond the Basics." It was an awesome Screencastify Presentation with lots of information and we even were sent the slideshow and the recording the day after. The presenter also stayed after the hour session to answer questions! Very informative, interactive and generous! Thank you so much!
- Anonymous
- Great customer service. Prompt, fast and very accommodating. Highly recommend their services.
- Anonymous
- needs registration and google drive permission.. garbage
- Anonymous
- trash app since my school force's it onto my computer
- Anonymous
- the app use manipulative techniques to collect users personal data. the whole process is just asking to drive permission with accessing your personal info, email addresses and everything else. the next step is to take more information and some more. just revoked my permission from google. its a big red flag.
- Anonymous
- We use Screencastify internally to handle sharing information quickly with a hybrid team, work on bug resolution with our support & product team, and even to share quick information via our sales team with prospects that have limited time to meet. I have used a lot of video-based tools and this is one of the easiest systems I've used. I especially love the teleprompter and translations features that make setting up a video so simple and accessible for a diverse audience.
- Anonymous
- This is a great screen recording app with useful tools and updates that make presentations easier and more engaging.
- Anonymous
- This has been a great app for connecting learning between home and school. I've been using it for about a year to record short lessons to help kids and parents practice and review at home. Love that I can share quickly and widely with a link (and see who is watching the videos using the "leave your name" option )
- Anonymous
- this sucks
- Anonymous
- Started using Screencastify at the height of COVID. I know willingly pay the yearly fee. This is the only subscription I purchase for my classroom. Screencastify is a lifesaver when I am creating videos to review a topic for students to study. I also use it when I am out sick - I record the lesson and tell students in the video when they should pause the video to do some work before returning to the video.
- Anonymous
- I really like this product, especially the customer support. The only reason why I am cancelling my subscription is because of the cost. Although I do think the cost for this product is reasonable, it doesn't fit into my budget this year. I will definitely reach out to Screencastify in the future for all of my recording needs!
- Anonymous
- Excellent way of conveniently recording and editing videos without the hassle of downloading video editing or recording software. I find the interface user-friendly, and it’s always my go-to solution against any other video capturing option.