Soapbox is a browser extension that allows users to record their webcam, screen, or both during online activities. It is free to install and easy to use. The extension offers basic editing tools like trimming videos and adding transitions. However, videos are hosted on Wistia and cannot be downloaded. While simple to use, Soapbox has limitations for advanced video editing. Overall, the extension provides a good free option for creating instructional or tutorial videos from within a browser.
16. Thoughts And Conclusion
Some pros about Soapbox
It is free
Easy to install browser extension
Able to adjust video quality through framerate and bitrate settings
Ability to trim the video – the start and end only at the moment
Able to switch from webcam alone, to screen alone, to both webcam and screen
Some cons about Soapbox
Videos are hosted by Wistia
Can’t download the videos at the moment
Only simple edits, you can’t join another video clip or cut out the middle section
All in all, I think it is a good extension to have in your arsenal to create videos.