Getting started with Vidyard’s recording tools: The browser extension, desktop app, and more!
Discover which Vidyard recording tool is best for you!
With Vidyard, you can choose from 4 recording tools to create and share videos. All of them have strengths, so experiment to see which one works best for you!
| Recording tool | Benefits |
| Vidyard browser extension | Great for quick and easy recording, with lots of bonus features (backgrounds, speaker notes, drawing tools, and more!) |
| Vidyard desktop app | Ideal for recording applications outside of your browser, or for companies with strong browser app restrictions. |
| Vidyard for iOS and Android | Perfect for recording and sharing videos on-the-go, when you're away from the computer |
| Vidyard for Gmail, Outlook, and more | Conveniently use Vidyard from right within your email apps, CRMs, and more. |
What do Vidyard’s recording tools have in common?
No matter which of Vidyard’s recording tools you choose, they all have one thing in common: you can record and share quality videos with anyone.
Record a video update for your team, share demos and walkthroughs, answer questions for your customers—whatever you do day-to-day, use video to add a personal touch!
The Browser Extension
Our browser extensions (for Chrome & Microsoft Edge) are easy to install and let you record videos from your browser.
Choose to record your screen, your camera only, or both your screen and camera.
Some bonus features:
- Capture audio from your computer or browser while recording
- Change your camera background when recording (screen + cam, or camera only)
- Expand and move your camera bubble while recording your screen
- Introduce yourself to viewers by adding an intro banner to your screen recording
- Use Speaker Notes to write down talking points and helpful reminders
- Use our drawing tool to highlight information while recording your screen
Limitations
- Our browser extensions are only available for Chrome or Edge. If you want to record videos with Firefox or Safari, the Desktop app is a good alternative.
- When screen recording, your camera bubble will not follow you outside of the browser to other applications. The Desktop app is a good alternative if you want to add your camera bubble over programs like Powerpoint, Excel, or even PDFs.
- Videos recorded with the extension have a max resolution of 1080p.
The Desktop App
The Desktop App lets you record with your camera bubble in any application, including PowerPoint, Excel, and other browsers like Firefox. You can also record in up to 4K resolution.
Choose to record your screen, your camera only, or both screen and camera.
Some bonus features:
- Expand and move your camera bubble while recording your screen
- Introduce yourself to viewers by adding an intro banner to your screen recording
Limitations
- The Desktop app is only available on Mac and Windows. Your computer must meet the minimum OS requirements.
- Currently not available: the screen drawing tool, speaker notes, camera backgrounds, and the option to capture system audio.
The Mobile App
The mobile app makes it easy to record wherever you are. Share directly to email clients (like Gmail or Outlook), Slack, messenger apps, and more.
Limitations
- Currently, you can only record with your device's camera (no screen recording).
- The mobile app has a minimum OS version required to operate smoothly.
Vidyard for Gmail, Outlook, & other applications
You’ll find Vidyard as an integrated app within many of the tools that you already use every day, such as Gmail and Outlook, and more:
Record videos directly from where you work -- like your email inbox. You can also access and share from your existing library of videos and upload new video files.
Limitations
Your recording options (screen, camera only, screen + cam) may differ depending on:
- the browser that you're using (for example, Screen Recording is not available on Safari)
- the application where you're using Vidyard (eg. Outlook desktop app versus Outlook on the web)