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Slack Reveals New Sharing and Creation Features

The new update should roll out now

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 21, 2021 01:17PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Slack announced its app will receive several new features during Tuesday's Dreamforce tech conference. The updates include allowing users to create and share media, and an enhancement to its direct messages. The company said it the announcement that it's focused on helping businesses (and their employees) shift to a digital-first environment. Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images Users will be able to create and share audio, video, and screen recordings thanks to the new Clips feature. The recordings can be shared in the channels or via direct messages on Slack, and users have the option to add live captions and searchable transcripts. This type of content can even be sped up or slowed down. The Clips feature was designed to help bridge the gap teams may face when dealing with different time zones, allowing them to record meetings and have their clips shared. Coworkers also can reply to the clip with their own audio or video recording, alongside the usual text and emoji responses. Alistair Berg/Getty Images Slack Connect is getting an upgrade, as companies on the Enterprise Grid plan now can host other companies or customers not on a paid plan. Slack also offers several paid plans that bring additional features and better security to businesses, but previously excluded people and organizations not on the right paid plan. That barrier is now gone. Clips begins rolling out today and will be available on all paid tiers later this fall, while Connect will stay on the Enterprise Grid plan. Slack didn’t say whether Connect will extend to the other tiers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Microsoft Office May Be Changing Its Name, but It’s Not Going Anywhere Slack vs Discord: Which One Is Best for You? How to Use Slack for Work What Is Google Chat? What Is Slack and How Does It Work? iOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know Microsoft Teams vs Slack: Which One Is Best for You? 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) Zoom vs. Skype: What’s the Difference? How to Clip a YouTube Video How to Screen Share on Discord Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023: Announcements, News, and More How to Use Slack Screen Sharing How to Check Messages on Instagram How to Use Clips on Twitch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies