Overview
The "infinity mirror" effect is a visual feedback loop that occurs during screen sharing when the shared area includes the Taskade video calling window itself. The result is a recursive, tunnel-like image that makes the shared content unreadable for other participants. This is not a bug in Taskade — it happens with any screen-sharing tool when the output feed is captured as part of the input.
How to Fix It
Web Browser
- When starting a screen share, choose Share a specific tab instead of your entire screen.
- Select a tab that is different from the one running your Taskade video call.
- If you need to share the same tab, minimize the video call overlay or move it to a separate window first.
Taskade Desktop App
- Open a new Project or navigate to a different workspace view before sharing your screen.
- Use the Share a specific window option if your operating system supports it, and pick a window other than the video call.
General Tips for All Platforms
- Share an application window rather than your full desktop whenever possible. This keeps the video call window outside the captured area.
- On macOS, use the "Window" sharing option in the screen-share picker to select only the relevant app.
- On Windows, choose "Application Window" to avoid capturing the entire desktop.
- If you must share your full screen, drag the Taskade call window to a second monitor so it is not included in the shared display.
Tips
- Close any picture-in-picture overlays before starting a screen share to prevent partial mirror effects.
- If the infinity mirror appears briefly at the start of a share, it usually resolves once you switch to the correct tab or window.
- For recurring meetings, set your default share option to specific tab or specific window so you do not accidentally share the full screen.
Related guides
- No Internet Connection — Troubleshoot connectivity issues during calls
- What is a Workspace? — Learn how workspaces organize your projects and calls
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