Have you ever wanted to revisit an important discussion from a Zoom meeting? Or share a virtual event with colleagues who missed it? By learning how to record your Zoom meetings, you can refer back to the content anytime.
This illustrated, step-by-step guide will teach you how to record your Zoom meetings on both desktop and mobile.
We‘ll cover everything from enabling permissions to saving the recording files. Let‘s get started!
Why Record Your Zoom Meetings?
First, let‘s discuss why you may want to record your Zoom sessions:
- Revisit key decisions, action items, ideas discussed
- Share meetings with colleagues unable to attend
- Maintain meeting records for future reference
- Reduce need for notetaking during meetings
- Host virtual events and repurpose content
According to LinkedIn‘s 2022 Workplace Learning Report, over 50% of professionals want more on-demand learning options. Recording Zoom meetings enables this.
Now let‘s go over what you need to record Zoom meetings.
Zoom Recording Permissions
To record Zoom meetings:
- You must be the meeting host
- Or, get permission from host once the meeting begins
Both free and paid Zoom plans allow local recordings, stored on the host‘s device.
Paid plans additionally enable cloud recording storage and sharing capabilities:
| Feature | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Local Recording | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud Recording | ❌ | ✅ |
| MP4 Downloads | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recording Sharing | ❌ | ✅ |
For this guide, we‘ll focus on local Zoom recordings using desktop or mobile apps.
Recording Zoom from Your Computer
Let‘s walk through recording Zoom meetings on your Windows or Mac desktop:
Step 1: Initiate a New Meeting
First, log into the Zoom app and click "Host a Meeting" to start up a new session.
You‘ll enter the meeting room view:
Step 2: Click "Record"
In the bottom toolbar, click the "Record" icon to begin recording:
The icon will change to a square "Stop Recording" button while recording.
Step 3: Manage Recording Controls
While recording, you have a few options:
- Pause/Resume – Temporarily stops recording
- Stop – Ends recording entirely
- End Meeting – Stops recording and closes meeting room
Use these anytime you want to stop recording for a period.
Step 4: End Meeting and Save Recording
Once finished, click "End Meeting" to close the room. You will get a conversion prompt:
The meeting video is processing to prepare for viewing. Wait for the prompt to access the recording.
By default, Zoom saves recordings to your documents folder. But you can also choose Google Drive or Dropbox for easy cloud sharing!
Now you know how to record meetings from the desktop Zoom app. Let‘s move on to mobile Zoom recording next!
Recording Zoom from Mobile Devices
You can also record meetings directly from the Zoom mobile app. Here‘s how:
Step 1: Start a New Meeting
Open the Zoom app and tap the orange "Start Meeting" button to initiate a new session.
Step 2: Tap Record
When ready to record, tap the red "Record" icon in the toolbar.
Step 3: Manage Recording
Similar to desktop, pause, stop, or end meeting anytime. Ending the meeting will stop and process the recording.
Step 4: Download Recording
You‘ll receive a Zoom email once processed. Tap the attachment to download the MP4 video file.
And that‘s it! Now you can record your meetings from mobile or desktop.
Pro Recording Tips
To take your Zoom recording skills even further, try these advanced tips from the pros:
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Use two devices – Record from one device while screen sharing from another for optimum audio/visual quality
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Fade entry/exit tones – Eliminate distracting sound effects using Zoom‘s audio options
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Caption recordings – Improve accessibility by adding machine-generated captions in minutes with platforms like Otter.ai
FAQs About Zoom Recording
Here are answers to some common beginner questions on Zoom recording:
How do I get permission to record a meeting hosted by someone else?
In the meeting controls, select “Ask Host to Record”, and the host will receive a prompt to enable local recording.
Can I save recordings to Google Drive?
Yes! Paid Zoom plans support cloud integrations, allowing you to save recordings to Google Drive or Dropbox.
Where does Zoom store recordings on my computer?
By default, Zoom saves recordings to your local documents folder. The location may vary by operating system.
Can I record Zoom meetings on my phone?
Absolutely! The process works similarly on mobile as outlined above. Just tap the record button and manage from your mobile app.
And that covers the ins and outs of recording your Zoom meetings! Follow the step-by-step process above to capture important discussions.
Let me know if you have any other questions – I‘m happy to help troubleshoot any recording issues. Here‘s hoping your next Zoom goes off without a hitch!
