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How to Record Zoom Meetings

Easily capture your next video conference

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on April 22, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Zoom Recorder vs. a Third-Party Solution Step-by-Step: Record From the App Do More With Local Recorder Allow Others to Record a Meeting Using a Third-Party Screen Recording App It's possible to easily record Zoom meetings, which can be useful for when you need to look back at important details and re-evaluate what was said. You can use the built-in Zoom recorder, or opt to use a third-party app. So, what should you use?

Do I Use the Zoom Recorder or a Third-Party Solution

The built-in Zoom local recorder is very useful for getting the basics done. It also offers cloud saving functionality if you have a paid membership to the service. However, you need to get authorization from the host to record a meeting. This may not always be convenient, but it's always recommend that you ask permission of other users within the meeting. It's a breach of privacy to record footage without others knowing, and some employers may look down on this harshly. However, a third-party app can offer additional formats for how you record footage, as well as doesn't require you to gain permission from the meeting host. Zoom only lets you record in MP4 format, which isn't always practical. One of the best alternatives we've found is VideoSolo, which offers more file formats and better preview functions.

How to Record a Zoom Meeting From Within the App

Zoom's local recorder is incredibly useful if you want to record a meeting, but you don't want the hassle of installing extra apps. It takes seconds to set up. Here's what you need to do. Only the hosts of meetings have the authority to record a meeting without asking first. If you're a participant to a meeting, you need to ask for authorization to be able to do so. Open Zoom. Click New Meeting or join an existing arranged meeting. Click Record. Click the Stop icon to stop the recording. Click pause at any time to pause the recording. When the meeting ends, Zoom automatically converts the video file and saves it to the location you've chosen to save files to.

How to Do More With the Zoom Local Recorder

Zoom local recorder is a little basic compared to third-party options but it has some useful options. Here's where to find them. Open Zoom. Click Settings. Click Recording. Here, you can choose to add timestamps to the recording, choose where to save video files, and opt to save separate audio files for each participant.

How to Allow Others to Record a Meeting in Zoom

If you're a host of a meeting and you're fine with participants recording the proceedings, you need to allow it in permissions. Here's how to do it. With a meeting running, click Manage Participants. Hover over the participant's name. Click More. Click Allow Record. The participant can now record the meeting.

How to Use a Third-Party Screen Recording App With Zoom

VideoSolo is an app we've found to be really easy to use alongside Zoom, but it's not free. A free trial version allows you to record three minutes of footage, while the full app will cost you $40. Here's how to use VideoSolo to record with Zoom, avoiding the need to get permission from the host. Download VideoSolo Other free solutions like QuickTime Player will work, but lack a lot of the functionality, such as offering both sound and video recording. Open VideoSolo. Click Video Recorder. Click Record to begin recording your screen. To adjust the file quality and type, click Output settings to the left of Record. Click Stop to finish recording. 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 How to Screen Record with Audio in Windows 11 Pros and Cons of WebEx Online Meeting Tool How to Record Your Screen on Windows 10 How to Share Screen on Zoom on an iPad How to Connect AirPods to Zoom How to Fix It When a Zoom Microphone Is Not Working How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Set Up and Join a Zoom Meeting How to Change the Host on Zoom How to Record Audio on Windows 10 How to Screen Record on FaceTime How to Open and Convert ARF Files FBR File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Repost a Video on Instagram How to Cast a Zoom Meeting to Your TV How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat 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