Zoom recordings are saved in two main locations depending on your settings and account type:
- Local recordings are saved on your computer by default in a folder named "Zoom" inside your Documents directory. The typical paths are:
- Windows:
C:\Users$$Username]\Documents\Zoom - Mac:
/Users/[Username]/Documents/Zoom - Linux:
/home/[Username]/Documents/Zoom
These folders contain subfolders organized by meeting date, each holding the video, audio, and chat files for that meeting
- Windows:
- Cloud recordings are available if you have a paid Zoom account and have enabled cloud recording. These recordings are stored on Zoom's servers and can be accessed and managed through the Zoom web portal or desktop app by logging into your account and navigating to the "Recordings" section
You can also change the default local recording location within the Zoom desktop client by going to Settings > Recording and selecting a new folder
. In summary, if you are a free user, your recordings are saved locally on your computer in the Documents/Zoom folder by default. Paid users can choose between local storage or cloud storage, with cloud recordings accessible via the Zoom web portal.
