Zight
Zight (formerly CloudApp) — Visual messaging for Windows teams
Windows capture app for screenshots, GIFs and screen recordings that uploads to a shareable link with annotation and team libraries.
Last verified: 2026-08-01
Overview
Zight, previously CloudApp, positions capture as communication: every screenshot, GIF or recording becomes a link with viewer analytics and comments.
The Windows app covers region and window capture, webcam overlay for recordings, and annotation before sharing. Plans differ in storage, recording length and team management.
Capabilities on Windows
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Window capture
- Annotation
- Screen recording
- Cloud sharing
Pros
- + Screenshots, GIFs and video in one app
- + Team libraries and link analytics
- + Good annotation before sharing
Cons
- − Requires an account
- − Free tier limits recording length and storage
- − No scrolling capture
Pricing and trial
- Pricing model
- freemium
- Pricing notes
- Free tier plus paid team plans. Confirm current plan limits and pricing on the official site.
- Free trial
- Unverified
- Trial notes
- Plan trials vary; verify on the official pricing page.
- Best for
- Distributed Windows teams replacing long emails with visuals.
- System requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11, internet connection.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
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FAQ
- Is Zight the same as CloudApp?
- Yes, Zight is the rebranded successor to CloudApp.
Get Zight for Windows 10 and Windows 11
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