April 2, 2026
Record your screen directly from Chrome with the Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome Extension
You can now quickly record your screen from any browser window using the new Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome extension. Instead of having to open Google Vids to access recording functionality, you can now initiate a recording with a single click right from the Chrome extensions toolbar.
This is available at no additional cost to Google Workspace customers and anyone with a personal Google account.
Whether you are capturing a quick walkthrough, a bug report, or a presentation, this extension simplifies the creation process by allowing you to record from any tab without interrupting your workflow. You can record videos up to 30 minutes in length, making it easy to capture thorough walkthroughs or deep dives. Once your recording is complete, you can preview it and then seamlessly open it in Vids to edit and share like any other video.
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Quickly record your screen from any browser window |
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be available by default if your organization has Google Vids enabled. To facilitate a smoother rollout, admins can force-install the extension and auto-pin it to the Chrome extensions toolbar for their users via the Admin console.
- End users: If your admin hasn’t already installed the extension for you, navigate to the Chrome Web Store to add the extension to your browser. If your admin has not pinned it for you, we recommend pinning the extension to your toolbar for the fastest access.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now via the Chrome Web Store
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Automatically install apps and extensions
- Google Workspace Blog: March Workspace Drop
- Keyword: Create, edit and share videos at no cost in Google Vids