What is Zight?
Tired of typing long explanations or scheduling endless meetings just to show someone what you mean? Zight (formerly CloudApp) is a smart, all-in-one screen recording and visual communication tool that lets you capture your screen, record videos with voice and face, snap annotated screenshots, or create GIFs—then share them instantly with a link. Whether you're troubleshooting a bug, onboarding a new teammate, or showing a client how something works, Zight turns complex ideas into clear visuals in seconds.
Built for teams and individuals alike, Zight works across Mac, Windows, Chrome, and iOS, stores everything securely in the cloud, and even uses AI to auto-generate summaries, step-by-step guides, and transcriptions. With over 5 million users and 1,200+ glowing reviews, it’s trusted by professionals in tech, healthcare, education, sales, and more to reduce meetings, boost productivity, and communicate faster—without the clutter.
What are the features of Zight?
- Screen & Webcam Recorder: Capture your full screen, a window, or both—with microphone and camera—then save directly to the cloud.
- AI-Powered Summaries: Automatically turn recordings into step-by-step guides, bug reports, SOPs, or meeting notes using smart AI analysis.
- Annotated Screenshots: Take screenshots and instantly add arrows, text, blur sensitive info, or highlight key areas—no extra editing tools needed.
- GIF Maker: Create short, looping GIFs to explain quick actions or UI interactions without sending a full video.
- Request Video Feature: Ask teammates or customers to send you a screen recording with one click—perfect for support tickets or feedback.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant, with features like PII Privacy Shield, redaction, and admin controls.
- Seamless Integrations: Works smoothly with Slack, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Intercom, Microsoft Teams, and more.
- Cross-Platform Access: Use desktop apps (Mac/Windows), Chrome extension, or mobile (iOS)—all synced to your cloud library.
What are the use cases of Zight?
- Customer Support Teams: Replace back-and-forth emails with a 30-second screen recording to resolve issues faster and boost satisfaction.
- Software Engineers: Share precise bug reproductions with dev teams using annotated videos or Smart Actions–cutting debugging time dramatically.
- Sales & Onboarding: Send personalized walkthroughs of your product to prospects or new hires using branded videos with auto-generated chapters.
- Designers & Product Managers: Give visual feedback on mockups or prototypes by linking annotated screenshots directly in Slack or Jira.
- Educators & Trainers: Create reusable tutorial GIFs or video guides for students (like CDL training or WordPress edits) that they can replay anytime.
- Remote Teams: Skip status meetings by sharing async updates via short screen recordings with AI-generated summaries.
How to use Zight?
- Install & Launch: Download the free app for Mac, Windows, or Chrome, or use the web version—no setup required.
- Capture Instantly: Press your custom keyboard shortcut (or click the app icon) to start a screen recording, screenshot, or GIF.
- Edit On-the-Fly: Use built-in tools to blur PII, add arrows, trim clips, or crop before saving.
- Share with One Click: Copy the auto-generated link or drag-and-drop your file into Slack, email, or any chat app.
- Use AI Features: After recording, let Zight auto-create a title, transcript, summary, or step-by-step guide—editable with one click.
- Organize & Reuse: Find past captures easily in your cloud library, and reuse popular videos (like recurring client tutorials) without re-recording.
