Loom Video Downloader Extension or just use the free web tool
You probably don't need a Chrome extension to download Loom videos. Below is the free Clipy web tool — paste a Loom share link, get an MP4 — and the Clipy Chrome extension when you want the full record-and-share workflow, not just downloads.
The web tool needs zero install and zero permissions. The extension is for when you also want to record screen, tab, or webcam from the toolbar.
For one-off downloads, use the Clipy Loom downloader web tool — paste a public Loom share link, get the MP4, no install. For recording new videos plus the same downloader, install the Clipy Chrome extension. Stand-alone “Loom downloader Chrome extensions” from unknown publishers are usually worse on both counts — invasive permissions and they break every time Loom updates its player.
Why most people don't need a Loom downloader extension
A “Loom video downloader Chrome extension” sounds convenient — a button right inside the Loom page — but a normal web tool wins on almost every axis once you actually use it.
Zero install, zero permissions
The Clipy web tool runs in any browser tab. It does not ask for “Read and change all your data on websites you visit”, does not run in the background, does not phone home when you visit your bank, and cannot read pages you haven't pasted into it. Closing the tab is the uninstall.
Less attack surface
Chrome extensions stay loaded on every page until uninstalled. If a small-publisher Loom downloader extension is acquired by a malicious owner — a documented pattern in the Chrome Web Store — your existing install can be silently updated with ad-injection, password-stealing, or affiliate-rewriting code. A web tool can't do any of that.
Doesn't break when Loom updates
Most downloader extensions scrape the Loom player page DOM to find the video URL. When Loom rotates its player markup — a few times a year — every scraper breaks until the extension developer notices and ships an update. The Clipy web tool talks to Loom's public transcoded-MP4 endpoint directly, the same one Loom's player uses, so it stays working.
Works on mobile and locked-down browsers
Chrome extensions don't run on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, or most corporate “managed” browsers. A web tool runs anywhere a browser does — so the same flow saves a Loom MP4 onto a phone, a Chromebook, or a locked- down work laptop where you can't install anything.
When the Clipy Chrome extension is worth installing
The Clipy Chrome extension exists for a different job: recording new videos, not downloading old ones. If you keep landing on this page because you're trying to leave Loom — not just save one of their files — the extension is what you actually want.
Record screen, tab, or webcam — then share a link
- Full screen, single tab, single window, or webcam-only — pick from the popup.
- Annotate, blur, and spotlight live during the recording — no post-production step.
- Streaming upload — the share link is on your clipboard the moment you press Stop.
- No watermark, no signup wall for viewers, no five-minute cap. Free.
Just download this one Loom video, no install
- Paste a public Loom share URL, press Download MP4. Done in about ten seconds.
- Same network call Loom's own player makes — output is the original transcoded MP4, no quality drop.
- Works on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and locked-down work laptops where extensions are blocked.
- No tracker, no signup, file is not stored on Clipy's servers.
Web tool vs. Clipy extension vs. stand-alone Loom downloader extensions
Three honest options for downloading a Loom video. Pick whichever matches the trade-off you're willing to make.
| What you care about | Clipy web tool | Clipy Chrome extension | Stand-alone Loom downloader extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install required | No | Once | Once per extension |
| Permissions requested | None | Scoped to recording | Often 'all websites' |
| Works after Loom UI updates | Yes | Yes | Breaks until updated |
| Downloads public Loom share links as MP4 | Yes | Via Clipy web tool | Yes |
| Also lets you record screen / webcam | No | Yes | No |
| Adds a watermark | No | No | Sometimes |
| Requires signup to use | No | No | Sometimes |
| Works on iOS / Android browsers | Yes | No | No |
| Maintained by | Codersera (Clipy) | Codersera (Clipy) | Varies — often single dev |
“Stand-alone Loom downloader extension” means a third-party Chrome extension whose only feature is downloading Loom videos. Specifics vary per extension; the column reflects the typical behaviour seen in the Chrome Web Store.
Is it safe to use a Loom downloader extension?
Mostly yes — but not always. The Chrome Web Store reviews extensions before publishing, and reviews them again on updates, which catches the obvious malware. It doesn't catch everything. Two patterns that have repeatedly hit small-publisher extensions: (1) an unrelated team buys the extension and silently rolls out an ad-injection or affiliate-link-rewriting update; (2) the extension was always benign but uses an overbroad permission scope, so a future bug gives it more reach than its features need.
When you read the install dialog, the line that matters most is the permissions block. A Loom downloader does not need access to every website you visit — at most, it needs access to loom.com. If you see “Read and change all your data on websites you visit” on a downloader extension, the scope is overreaching for the feature.
Sane checklist before installing any downloader extension:
- Publisher you've heard of, or a publisher with at least a real website and a real privacy policy.
- 10,000+ users, recent update timestamp (extensions abandoned for a year often have unpatched issues).
- Permissions narrow to the host it needs (e.g.
loom.com), not<all_urls>. - No mandatory signup or paid tier — most legitimate Loom downloaders don't need either.
When in doubt: use the Clipy web tool — there's no install, no permissions, and nothing running after you close the tab. That sidesteps the whole question.
Why do people want a Loom downloader in the first place?
Four reasons cover almost every search for “Loom downloader Chrome extension”. Knowing which one is yours decides whether the web tool or the Clipy extension is the better fit.
Backing up before the free-plan limit kicks in
Loom's free plan caps libraries at 25 videos and 5 minutes each — once you cross that, older recordings stop playing. If that's your situation, the web tool is the right choice: it grabs the MP4 once per video and the file is yours forever. No need to install anything.
Sharing a Loom video offline
A Loom share link needs internet, a browser, and Loom's player to work. An MP4 plays anywhere — Slack uploads, email attachments, clients on flaky Wi-Fi, presentations from a USB stick. One-off conversion → web tool.
Re-editing or repurposing a recording
Loom only lets you trim videos inside the player — no real editing. Download the MP4 and you can drop it into iMovie, Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut, Descript, or Clipy's own trimmer and compressor.
Migrating off Loom entirely
Switching recorders — usually because the Loom price jumped or the watermark and signup wall finally bit — means downloading your existing library first, then recording new videos somewhere unwatermarked. The web tool handles the first half; the Clipy Chrome extension handles the second. See the broader Loom alternative overview if you're comparing recorders.
Loom downloader extension — common questions
Do I need a Chrome extension to download Loom videos?
No. For most people a web-based downloader is simpler and safer. Paste a public Loom share link into Clipy's free Loom downloader, press Download MP4, and the file streams to your computer — no extension to install, no permissions to grant, nothing to update when Loom changes its player. A dedicated extension only pays off if you download Loom videos all day and want a button baked into the page.
Are Loom downloader Chrome extensions safe?
Some are, many aren't. Any extension that asks for 'Read and change all your data on websites you visit' can read passwords, banking pages, and corporate dashboards in addition to the Loom URL it claims to need. A safer rule: prefer extensions from a publisher you recognise, with thousands of users, recent updates, and a privacy policy that's actually linked. The Clipy extension is published by Codersera, lists every permission with a justification, and you can review the manifest before installing.
Why do Loom downloader extensions keep breaking?
Browser extensions scrape the Loom player page to find the video URL. When Loom changes its player markup or rotates the way it signs CDN URLs — which happens a few times a year — every scraper-style extension breaks until its author ships an update. Clipy's web tool calls Loom's public transcoded-MP4 endpoint directly, which is the same call Loom's own player makes, so it doesn't depend on a fragile DOM layout.
What's the difference between Clipy and a dedicated Loom downloader extension?
Clipy is primarily a screen recorder — a free, no-watermark, no-signup-wall alternative to Loom. The Loom downloader is a free side-tool inside that product. A dedicated Loom downloader extension does one thing (download Loom videos) and usually relies on a single developer. Clipy is maintained as part of a recorder people use daily, so the downloader gets fixed quickly when Loom shifts.
Does the Clipy Chrome extension download Loom videos?
Not directly from inside the extension popup. The Clipy Chrome extension records new videos. To download an existing Loom video, open Clipy's web tool at clipy.online/tools/loom-downloader, paste the Loom share URL, and the MP4 streams to your computer. Install the extension when you want to record; use the web tool when you want to download.
Will Loom ban me for using a downloader extension or web tool?
Pulling a public Loom share link with Clipy's web tool makes the same network call Loom's own player makes to play the video — it's not bulk scraping. We have not seen accounts flagged for normal use. We don't recommend mass-downloading other people's videos at scale, though; that will get noticed by Loom's rate limits and might raise its own legal questions about consent.
Can a Chrome extension download private or password-protected Loom videos?
Only if you can already watch them while signed in. Extensions that claim to bypass Loom's authentication are either misleading or doing something the Loom team would consider abusive. Clipy's web tool only works on public share links — by design. If a public tool could grab private content, that would be a security hole, not a feature.
How do I install the Clipy Chrome extension?
Open the Clipy listing on the Chrome Web Store and press Add to Chrome. Pin the icon from the puzzle menu and you're done. Same Add to Chrome button works for Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, and Vivaldi — all Chromium browsers install Manifest V3 extensions identically.
Pick the lighter path that does the job
Web tool for the one Loom video you need today. Clipy Chrome extension when you also want to record. Both free, both no watermark, both no signup wall for viewers.
Or browse the full Clipy toolkit.