Screencastify is a Chrome-based screen recorder and video creation platform designed for education, enabling teachers and students to record, edit, and share videos with AI-powered features like automatic captions and interactive questions.
What is Screencastify?
Screencastify is a screen recording and video editing tool optimized for education. It runs as a Chrome browser extension and also offers an Edge extension. Users record their screen, webcam, or both, then edit, add captions, and share via Google Drive or YouTube. The platform is developed by Screencastify LLC, based in Chicago, and is trusted by millions of teachers and students across 195 countries.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Assistant — Automatically generates titles, descriptions, and captions for videos with one click.
- Premium Video Library — Turns YouTube for Education videos into interactive, ad-free assignments trackable via Screencastify.
- World Languages & Translations — AI translates captions into over 50 languages.
- Interactive Questions — Adds questions to any video to measure student understanding; includes grading workflows.
- Submit — Allows students to create and submit video assignments for portfolio building and reflection.
- Google Drive & YouTube Integration — Direct saving and sharing to Google Drive and YouTube.
- Chrome & Edge Extensions — Available for both browsers, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
Who is it for?
- Teachers — Create lesson videos, sub plans, training videos, and station rotations with clearer communication and AI-powered translation for accessibility.
- Students — Submit video assignments, practice skills, reflect, and build portfolios using the Submit feature.
- School Administrators — Deploy video tools across districts for consistent communication, training, and assessment.
What can you do with Screencastify?
- Instruction: Record lessons, sub plans, or training videos that students can pause and rewatch; add AI-powered captions in over 50 languages for accessibility.
- Assessment: Embed interactive questions into any video to measure understanding; automated grading workflows streamline feedback.
- Student Creation: Empower students to create and submit video projects, fostering learning by doing and building a portfolio of work.
How does Screencastify work?
Install the Chrome or Edge extension, then record your screen, webcam, or both. After recording, use the built-in editor to trim, add captions, and insert interactive questions. The AI Assistant can generate titles and descriptions on export. Videos can be shared via a link, saved to Google Drive, or uploaded directly to YouTube.
Pricing
Screencastify offers a free tier with basic screen recording and sharing. Premium features—including the AI Assistant, Interactive Questions, Premium Video Library, and World Languages—require a paid subscription. Schools can request a demo for custom pricing.
FAQ
Is Screencastify free?
Screencastify has a free version that includes basic screen recording and sharing. Premium features require a paid subscription.
Does Screencastify work on Chromebooks?
Yes, Screencastify is built for Chrome and works on Chromebooks, Windows, Mac, and Linux via the Chrome extension.
Can students submit videos?
Yes, the Submit feature allows students to create and submit video assignments directly through Screencastify.
What integrations does Screencastify support?
Screencastify integrates with Google Drive and YouTube for saving and sharing videos.
