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How to screen record on a Chromebook

Chromebooks have a built-in capture tool (Shift+Ctrl+Show windows), great for a quick clip. When you need zoom, blur, edits or a guide, Zoomr runs the same way it does on any other computer.

Updated October 20262 min readZoomr 1.15.1
  1. Install Zoomr

    from the Chrome Web Store on your Chromebook.

  2. Open the tab

    you want to record, for example Google Classroom, Docs or a web app.

  3. Press Record

    in the popup or Ctrl+Shift+E.

  4. Zoom

    with a two-finger click on the touchpad. Click and keep pressing with two fingers for a deeper zoom.

  5. Stop

    and open the editor to trim, add text or captions, and export.

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Frequently asked questions

Can students use it?

Yes, if their school allows Chrome extensions. Recording stays local by default, which helps with privacy rules.