Question 1

Is Loom free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Loom is free and open source under the MIT license. There is no paid tier, no account and no ads.

Question 2

Which versions of Windows does it run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows 10 and Windows 11. The window uses the WebView2 runtime, which Windows 11 already includes.

Question 3

Why does Loom ask for administrator approval?

Accepted Answer

Installing programs, changing system settings and services, and editing a Windows image all need administrator rights. Loom asks when a change needs them.

Question 4

Can I undo a tweak?

Accepted Answer

Registry and service tweaks can be put back wherever the original value is known. Select the tweaks and choose Undo. Switches go back when you flip them off.

Question 5

Does Loom collect any data?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no account and no telemetry. Loom writes a session log on your own PC, and goes online only for what you ask it to download.

Question 6

Windows shows a SmartScreen warning. Is that expected?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Loom is not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen may warn the first time you run it. Choose More info, then Run anyway. The source is on GitHub if you would rather build it yourself.