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

Latest Version

Version
8.2
Update
October 3, 2024
Size
712KiB
Developer
zight.com
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.51739 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
Notifications
Offscreen
Scripting
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App Extension

The Ultimate Screen Recorder, Screenshot Tool, and GIF Maker for Chrome

Capture your screen, webcam, annotate, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds.

🚀 Top 10 Reasons to Choose Zight:

1️⃣ Trusted by Over 4 Million Users Worldwide 🌍
2️⃣ Screen Recording and Screenshot Capture All-in-One 📷🎥
3️⃣ Instant Sharing with Shortlink URLs 🔗
4️⃣ Annotate Screenshots and Recordings Easily ✏️
5️⃣ Capture Screen, Voice, and Webcam Together 🎤📹
6️⃣ Integrates Seamlessly with Your Favorite Apps 🤝
7️⃣ High-Quality HD Video Recording 🖥️
8️⃣ Secure Sharing with Public or Private Links 🔒
9️⃣ Boost Productivity with Visual Communication ⚡
🔟 Fast, Easy to Use, and No Ads 😊

Features:

🎥 Screen Recording

\t•\tRecord
\t•\tCapture your screen, webcam, and voice simultaneously.
\t•\tRecord your desktop, a specific window, or just your webcam.
\t•\tInstant Sharing
\t•\tGet a shareable link immediately after recording.
\t•\tEasily share recordings to Slack, Gmail, Jira, Asana, and more.
\t•\tEdit & Trim Your Videos

📸 Screenshot Capture

\t•\tCapture Screenshots
\t•\tCapture your entire screen or select specific areas.
\t•\tAnnotate Screenshots
\t•\tAdd text, arrows, lines, shapes, and emojis.
\t•\tHighlight important parts or blur sensitive information.
\t•\tResize or crop screenshots as needed.
\t•\tSave & Share
\t•\tInstantly share with a shortlink URL.
\t•\tCopy screenshots directly for quick pasting.

✏️ Annotation Tools

\t•\tMarkup Made Easy
\t•\tAnnotate screenshots and recordings with a variety of tools.
\t•\tUse drawing tools like lines, arrows, shapes, and freehand drawing.
\t•\tCustomize colors and text to get your point across faster.

🌐 Instant Sharing

\t•\tShare Anywhere
\t•\tShare your content with a simple URL.
\t•\tPaste links directly into your favorite tools.
\t•\tPrivacy Controls
\t•\tSet your shared content to public or private.
\t•\tPassword-protect your files for added security.
\t•\tEmbed & Preview
\t•\tEmbed files on blogs, forums, or websites.
\t•\tRich thumbnail previews in apps like Gmail.

🏃‍♂️Helpful Shortcuts

\t•\tAlt + Shift + V: Capture and upload visible area
\t•\tAlt + Shift + F: Capture entire page
\t•\tAlt + Shift + L: Capture video

Get Started for Free

Sign up with no credit card required. Zight offers Free and Paid Plans to suit your needs.

Zight for Teams, Business, and Enterprise

\t•\tSingle Sign-On
\t•\tCustom Branding
\t•\tAdd your logo to download pages.
\t•\tCustom Domains
\t•\tUse your own domain for shared links.
\t•\tEnhanced Security
\t•\tPassword-protect your files.
\t•\tEmbed Anywhere
\t•\tShare files on blogs, forums, or websites.

Learn more at: https://www.zight.com/enterprise/

Testimonials:

“Zight is a key part of my day-to-day work life! It is the fastest way to share, period.”
— Maxime Prades, Director of Product, Zendesk

“We use Zight primarily for handling feedback. We’re big advocates of the ‘show, don’t tell’ principle, and Zight helps us achieve that.”
— Geoffrey Keating, Content Marketer, Intercom



Connect With Us:

\t•\tTwitter: @zightapp
\t•\tLinkedIn: Zight on LinkedIn
\t•\tWebsite: https://www.zight.com/screen-recorder/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "action": { "default_popup": "index.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js", "type": "module" }, "commands": { "zight-entire-page": { "description": "Capture entire page", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+F" } }, "zight-record-screen": { "description": "Screen Recording", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+L" } }, "zight-visible-area": { "description": "Capture visible area", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+V" } } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://mail.google.com/*"], "js": ["content/unfurl.js"] } ], "description": "The best screen recorder for Chrome. Capture your screen, webcam, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds.", "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["file://*", "https://*.getcloudapp.com/*", "https://*.zight.com/*"] }, "homepage_url": "https://www.zight.com/", "host_permissions": [""], "icons": { "16": "icons/logo-mark-outline-16.png", "19": "icons/logo-mark-outline-19.png", "32": "icons/logo-mark-outline-32.png", "38": "icons/logo-mark-outline-38.png", "48": "icons/logo-mark-outline-48.png", "128": "icons/logo-mark-outline-128.png", "256": "icons/logo-mark-outline-256.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAthHs31cwaVQBHRyw28GMUIHt6AK1Z6G8mhuyEsaMWDoEobhMyeacKxhRSyyTLFGDt/0Nvy4igzQkXcjW2bZteoU7XFQpW81PVH7bBOpyWvUAVwem1nV2ly+iMpmXkh6mDhaDBRhG77vRzDBic+rYbJi9ePQq8MKkK2lPVveYOOHKkWjIGvGTQb6DtJkg6vMiYFrQTPTUiRAnxbJASXukHHQaDwj89hCC3q/vi6Q8AJIpQYK+Ll49Q0TgTNemgtmtG94s5+tvToIHUE2CvGc9oMR6DwGN+oqgUSQ4gY2sqH5LEMhk+NnFZ9/CcXUl5jwzsGe/pcB29rIQEda2qsr0YQIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "116", "name": "Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App", "options_page": "/index.html#/settings", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "notifications", "offscreen", "scripting", "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "version": "8.2", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [""], "resources": [ "camPreview.html", "controls.html", "countdown.html", "screenshot.html", "pip-interstitial.html", "toaster.html", "intro.html", "permission.html" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension file

Select and download the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jeff Gomez (ID: 000000420f757bc5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/29/2023 It's always been useful, but with the new UI update, it fits in with a modern browser! Easy to use and very fast. Best way to visually communicate with your team.

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Leo Perez (ID: 0000007b7e184a4e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2023 I recently started using the Zight Screen Recorder and Screenshot App, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. This app is a game-changer for anyone who needs to capture their screen or take screenshots regularly, specially for work. The user interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and use, even for someone like me who isn't particularly tech-savvy. Recording my screen or taking screenshots is a breeze, and the app offers a range of customizable options to suit my needs. Whether I need to capture a specific portion of my screen or record a full-screen video, Zight has me covered. Kudos! will definitely recommend to other people.

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Tamiko Orasio (ID: 000000c07f26f9fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Functionality is great, convenient and user friendly. This serves as a great tool for remote work with co-workers and to collaborate with customers on product/functionality.

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Martha Vitton (ID: 000000e5986a192d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 The screenshot feature is my savior- I use it all of the time. It is so helpful that is has options and I can adjust.

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Adetola Ahmed (ID: 000000ffe61e5a40) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 I like that I can readily screenshot and get even name my screenshot as I want. I also like the readily available link for the screenshot. However, I would love the ability to be able to copy the image if I do not want a url.