{"id":11971,"date":"2024-10-21T16:33:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T12:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=11971"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:27:26","slug":"where-do-zoom-recordings-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/where-do-zoom-recordings-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do Zoom Recordings Go and How to Access Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve just wrapped up an important Zoom meeting, full of key discussions and valuable insights. You hit “End Meeting,” confident that the recording will be a great resource for later. But when you look for it, you can’t find it anywhere. You search your desktop, dig through folders, and even double-check your email for a link\u2014still nothing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve ever wondered <\/span>where Zoom recordings go<\/span> and how to access them, you\u2019re not alone. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through exactly where your Zoom recordings are stored, whether locally on your device or in the cloud and how you can easily access them whenever you need them. Let\u2019s solve the mystery of missing Zoom recordings once and for all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where Do Zoom Recordings Go?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Where<\/a><\/p>\n

When you <\/span>record a Zoom meeting<\/span>, your recording is saved in one of two places: on your computer or in Zoom\u2019s Cloud. It all depends on your account type and the recording settings you choose.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zoom Cloud Recordings<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have a paid Zoom account, you can save your recordings in Zoom\u2019s Cloud. This means your meeting videos, audio, and chat files are uploaded to the internet, where you can easily access them from any device. Cloud storage also lets you share recordings with others or manage them through your Zoom account online. There are some extra features too, like automatic text transcripts and streaming options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Recordings<\/span><\/h3>\n

For free Zoom users, recordings can only be saved on your computer (this is called local recording). When <\/span>you record locally<\/span><\/a>, Zoom saves the files directly to your computer\u2019s hard drive. By default, they\u2019re saved in a folder named “Zoom” inside your “Documents” folder, but you can change this if you prefer a different location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where Do Zoom Recordings Go on Your Computer?<\/span><\/h2>\n

By default, Zoom saves all your local recordings in the “Documents” folder on your computer. Here\u2019s how to get to them:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1: Open File Explorer or Finder and Go to Documents > Zoom<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Where<\/a><\/p>\n

First, open up File Explorer (if you\u2019re on Windows) or Finder (if you\u2019re on a Mac). Then head over to “Documents” and look for a folder named “Zoom.” That\u2019s where Zoom automatically stores your recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Find the Right Recording Folder<\/b><\/p>\n

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Inside the “Zoom” folder, you\u2019ll see a bunch of folders named by the date, time, and title of each meeting. If you remember the meeting title, you can search for it to find what you need even faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3: Open the Folder and Check Out Your Files<\/b><\/p>\n

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Once you open a specific folder, you\u2019ll find different file types like:<\/span><\/p>\n

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