Record a short video introduction with your background automatically blurred — then share a single clean link with a job application, a freelance proposal, or a recruiter who asked for one.
Three situations, one tool — because "just record something and send it over" always turns into more work than it should.
Some applications ask for a short intro, and some just stand out more with one. Record it once, drop the link on your CV or LinkedIn, and it's ready whenever someone clicks.
Learn more →On Upwork, Fiverr, or anywhere else, a short video pitch gets more replies than text alone. Record a new one per job in a couple of minutes, and paste a link straight into your proposal.
Learn more →Send candidates to Jikoreel instead of juggling video files over email. They record, you get a link back — no software to install on either side.
Learn more →Everything happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded until you choose to share it.
A short countdown, then you're recording — plain and reliable, up to 3 minutes.
Two options, equally easy — Jikoreel processes whichever you pick right after you stop recording.
Get one clean jikoreel.com link. Paste it into a proposal, an application, or an email — it just plays.
You're not locked into one look — pick whichever fits the moment.
The fastest option — your actual room, softened, so the focus stays on you regardless of what's behind you.
Use a company backdrop, a plain color, or any photo you like — swapped in cleanly wherever your real background was.
Open the page and start. You only need an account if you want to manage past links.
No channel, no comments section, no "recommended videos" next to your intro. Just your video.
Applying to five jobs doesn't mean overwriting one video five times — each recording gets its own link.
No app to install for you or for the person watching. Any modern browser plays it.
No. You can open the recorder and start right away. An account is only useful later, if you want to keep track of videos you've shared.
No. Each recording gets its own private link. It isn't listed anywhere, doesn't have a channel or comments, and isn't searchable — only someone with the exact link can watch it.
Blur softens your actual surroundings so they're not distracting. Uploading your own background replaces it entirely with a photo or color of your choice — useful if you want a consistent, branded look across every video.
Up to 3 minutes. The first 45 seconds of any video are free; anything from 45 seconds up to 3 minutes is $0.99 per shareable link.
Yes — that's the intended use. Each recording produces its own separate link, so you're never overwriting or reusing the same file across different applications or proposals.
No. The link opens directly in their browser and plays, the same as any other web page.
Loom is a great general screen-recording tool — Jikoreel is built specifically for one thing: a short video with a clean, professional background and a link you can send anywhere.
| Jikoreel | Loom (free tier) | |
|---|---|---|
| Account required to record | Not required | Required |
| Background blur included | Free, built in | Paid plan only |
| Pricing model | $0.99 per video over 45s | $15–18/user/month for full features |
| Video cap on free tier | No lifetime cap | 25 videos, ever |
| Branding on viewer page | None | Loom branding shown |
| Built for | Job applications & proposals | General screen recording |
Loom details based on its publicly listed free-tier terms at time of writing — always confirm current pricing and features directly with each provider.
Record a professional video introduction, blur your background, and share one clean link. No account needed for individuals. Volume packs for agencies.
Perfect for a short, confident intro.
When you need more time to make your case.
Buy credits once. Use them whenever you need a video link. No monthly subscription.
$0.60 per link
$0.50 per link
$0.40 per link
Hiring agencies and companies can get volume pricing, longer retention, or invoicing. Tell us roughly how many video links you need per month.
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