How to Record a Zoom Meeting - 3 Approved Ways to Record Zoom Meetings

An important meeting is coming on Zoom, and the need to capture every inch of detail is a must. Whether brainstorming with a team, a presentation to a customer or a virtual conference, it is essential to learn how to record a Zoom meeting to follow on for discussions and decisions.

How, though? This is a step-by-step review of recording a Zoom meeting, offering some recommendations on settings and permissions. By the end of this review, you will be adequately prepared to get the most from your virtual meetings as a participant or a host.

Part 1: Record Zoom Meeting Without Any Restriction on Windows and Mac

How to record a meeting on Zoom? AVAide Screen Recorder is the best choice when meeting recording is needed. Why? Because it can process the recording immediately, there is no need for another process to occur when the meeting is done, unlike on Zoom. It also records the audio and video of your meeting and all annotations and movement of the mouse and system sound while recording the event.

The tool further allows you to choose which screen regions to capture so you can concentrate on the main part of the presentation or parts of discussions that are important. Its intuitive interface creates accessibility for all users, but its advanced features, such as scheduled recordings and customization of output formats, offer greater control and convenience for professionals. To try this out, follow the guide we have here.

Step 1Tick the download button down to download the latest version of the screen recorder. Then, install it, run it, and start the meeting.

Step 2While the app runs, we will record the area of our Zoom meeting and need to capture it all; hence, activate the recording feature here on the full screen.

Step 3Activate these options below to record the sound of the meeting and your voice through the webcam. Once that is said and done, you will tick the REC button, and then you can join or start the meeting.

Step 4As soon as the Zoom meeting has ended, or if you want to end it, click the stop button. You are then allowed to have a very quick preview of the meeting, trim it when necessary, and do some basic editing. If the video has noises, you need to fix it by removing background noises from the video recording before you send or keep it.

Part 2: How to Record a Zoom Meeting as a Participant

Recording a Zoom meeting, if you are a participant, is tricky because the recording feature is limited to only the host or co-host. However, if the host gives permission, participants can record the session. Here is how to do it in brief: recording a Zoom meeting as a participant

1. Ask for Recording Permission to the Host

As a participant, ask the host for permission to record the meeting. Go to Participants and enable recording for the host. Click your name and then click Allow Record.

2. Use the Built-in Zoom Recorder

Step 1After allowing a host to record, you will find a Record button on your Zoom toolbar. To begin recording the meeting, just click Record. You can record on the device or cloud based on your options.

Step 2Click Stop Recording to end recording anytime, even during the meeting.

Step 3When the meeting ends, the recorded file is automatically saved. The system will also provide a notification pointing to where to find the file.

With that, you have learned how to record Zoom meetings as a participant. But always remember to ask permission from the host before you are allowed to do it and the other participants for privacy purposes.

Part 3: How to Record a Meeting on Zoom as a Host on PC, Mobile Phones, and Web

Can you record a Zoom meeting? Only hosts and co-hosts can initiate a cloud recording on Zoom. You can add a participant as a co-host or ask them to record from a local computer. Recordings initiated by co-hosts will still only appear in the host's recordings list on the Zoom web portal.

For Windows/Mac/Linux

Step 1Sign in to the Zoom Desktop app. Start your meeting as the host immediately or from a scheduled meeting.

Step 2In the meeting toolbar, tick the Record button. Select Record to the Cloud to initiate recording.

Step 3To stop the recording, click Stop Recording or end the meeting. You can even pause the recording using the Pause button.

For Android/iOS:

Step 1Start or join your meeting or webinar as the host and tap the Record button in the host controls.

Step 2A recording will appear once you tap the Start Recording.

Step 3To stop the recording, tap it again and select Stop.

For Web:

Step 1Open your browser and log in to your Zoom account on its webpage. Start a meeting on Zoom.

Step 2In the toolbar, click More to see other options and select Record. Here, click Record to the Cloud to initiate the recording process.

Step 3Like before, just tick Stop Recording when you want to stop recording.

Where are recorded Zoom meetings on PC? Depending on your chosen recording type, the recorded Zoom meetings will be saved locally or on the cloud on your PC. Locally stored recordings normally reside in the Documents folder. Alternatively, you recorded the meeting in the cloud. In that case, you can use a web portal to access your meeting by simply signing into your account and then going to the Recordings section to start managing your cloud recordings. Local and cloud recordings are also easy to find using the Recorded tab under the Meetings section within the Zoom desktop app.

By Jane Pineda on Oct 21, 2024