Screencastify Reviews & Product Details

I love Screencastify because it hooks up to my Google Drive, so all of my videos are instantly downloaded into my Drive. That's probably my favorite part. I also love that you can transform videos into just audio files. As a teacher, I use it a lot for explaining and modeling, which is wonderful for students who aren't in the classroom, especially those on independent study. It allows me to record and personalize videos or model multistep processes, which is very helpful. Sometimes I use it to read a text to students, stopping and modeling annotations, and it's great to have an audio version of the text for students to listen to if that's how they learn best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think maybe I tried to download too many audios, and it said I had to upgrade. That would be my only critique, for educators, maybe there could be free or... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like Screencastify for its ease of use. It's straightforward to set up; you just download the program, and you're ready to start. The editing tool is something I like a lot too because it's easy to complete. I can just go in and pull out unnecessary parts, like interruptions during class recordings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the issues I've had with Screencastify is that it's technologically a little bit above some of the pieces of equipment I have at the public school setting. We don't get new equipment very often, so we're using old versions of different software and technology. I've also had issues using it with older equipment like the box slot in my Boxlight, which is hard to use with Screencastify, leading me to use an older computer for compatibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Screencastify is so easy to use, it’s almost ridiculous. It’s clearly designed to be used quickly and without fuss, which really matters for educators, right? When my classroom was more technology-based, I used it all the time. Even now, as I’m becoming a bit of a Luddite, I’m still glad I can navigate the program easily and find the features I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have a downside. I'm sure the program is not perfect, but I've never had enough of a problem or complaint to remember, write down, or address. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Google Certified Trainer, what I love most about Screencastify is its efficiency.

It streamlines my entire workflow:

(1) Easy Recording: I can capture my screen and my webcam with just a couple of clicks.

(2) Simple Editing: The browser-based editor is perfect for me to make quick trims, add text, or blur sensitive information.

(3) Instant Sharing: As soon as it's done, I can upload it directly to my YouTube channel, which saves me all the hassle of downloading and re-uploading.

This means I can create a polished, clear "how-to" video and share it with my trainees in just minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My biggest frustration is that I can't change the playback speed 'inside' the editor.

I want to review my video at 1.5x or 2x speed to quickly catch mistakes before I export. Instead, I'm forced to re-watch everything at normal speed. If I find an error after exporting, I have to go all the way back, edit, and re-export, which wastes a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it allows me to include my webcam image and add live annotations while recording. The automatic upload to Google Drive is a big plus, and being able to edit the recording directly in the browser is really convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish the default annotation settings—like color and line thickness—and the webcam settings, such as its size and on-screen position, could be customized when starting a new video. I also wish the countdown could be paused (as it used to be), so I have time to adjust my setup and configuration before recording begins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like being able to create professional development videos for staff. I can pause when needed, use the tools to write on the screen, and edit any mistakes as I go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have not used it for anything other than lessons and how-to videos, so I do not have an opinion on this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is user friendly. When I have to use Screencastify, it is fairly intuitive to use. . . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish I could combine YouTube clips to make one video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of use for quick videos, the connection to Google drive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It sometimes is a bit glitchy with shifting from a free to pro account for my school users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it is a very simple tool. The extension makes it very quick to record a screencast. I am able to do some editing after the fact, but I rarely need to. One of my favorite features is that I can immediately publish to YouTube. This makes it super simple for me to put my training videos onto YouTube so that I can refer to them later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes there are glitches or delays. I've done some recordings that miss the beginning of my recording. I have also tried doing some editing, and when I preview it, I don't see everything in the preview window. It gets frozen on a screen, but the audio keeps playing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it extremely convenient to edit the videos that I already have, as the editing tools make the entire process smooth and effortless. In addition, what I really appreciate is how easy it has become to record my screen, since the browser extension provides quick access and simple functionality without the need for complicated setup. This combination of effortless video editing and user-friendly screen recording makes my work not only more efficient but also much more enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I also experienced some drawbacks, such as the slow processing speed and the inconvenience that the recorded video was not reflected immediately while capturing the screen. Even now, I am still not sure why this issue occurs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.