How to Record a Meeting

How to record a meeting on:

• Zoom

• Google Meet

• Skype

• Webex

• GoToMeeting

• Join.me

Virtual meetings have become a common feature of daily work for many people. Online meeting software has made conferences safer and more convenient in many ways.

Sometimes, you want a video recording of these meetings. If you have a meeting to record, there is a selection of free meeting recording software out there. This article will help you choose the right meeting recorder for your needs and explain how to record a meeting with each of these meeting recorder apps. We will also review a desktop screen recorder that you can use to capture any activity on your screen.

Each of the following programs offers a built-in recorder to document your online meetings, which is usually the best way to video record a meeting with audio.

Zoom is one of the most popular online meeting programs today. It is easy to use and produces high-quality live video feeds and audio. Zoom is cloud-based, meaning its information is stored on the internet rather than on a local hard drive, saving room on your computer or device.

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Zoom also features virtual backgrounds for calls, calendar integration, waiting room for increased security, multi-share functionality, and personal meeting rooms.

Zoom produces HD video feeds, and the program is free to use. Zoom also offers a built-in video recording feature. Here’s how to record a Zoom meeting:

Step 1. Open the app and start the Zoom call.
Step 2. Click the Record icon.
Step 3. Select Record on This Computer.
Step 4. Click Participants.
Step 5. The recording will be automatically converted.
Step 6. The folder containing the recording will automatically open on your laptop, device, or PC.

Note that on Zoom, the host of the meeting must grant permission to record using the built-in recording feature. For a detailed guide on using Zoom’s built-in recording feature, click the link below.

Learn how to record a Zoom meeting

Google Meet is Google’s web-based video conferencing tool. It is available to anyone with a Google account and allows up to 100 participants in a meeting lasting up to 60 minutes. The program can be downloaded for free for Windows or Mac.

Google Meet features a digital whiteboarding integration, unlimited call duration, polls and questionnaires, background blur, optimized video quality in low light, background noise reduction, tiled layout view, and the option to join meetings directly from Gmail.

Google Meet also offers a built-in meeting recorder. Follow the steps below to record your call.

Step 1. Open Google Meet and click Meet.
Step 2. Choose Start or Join a Meeting.
Step 3. Click More (the three dots at the bottom right corner).
Step 4. Choose Record Meeting.
Step 5. When you are finished recording, click More again.
Step 6. Choose Stop Recording.

For a detailed guide on using Google Meet’s built-in recording feature, click the link below.

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Skype is another highly popular online meeting program. In addition to being available on computers, laptops, and mobile devices, Skype can also be used on Xbox platforms and smartwatches. The program is free to use for video conferencing.

Skype also features HD video calling, smart messaging, screen sharing, live subtitles, and encryption for assured privacy.

Skype is very easy to use, both for making or joining meetings and for recording them with the built-in recording feature.

Step 1. Open Skype and start a call.
Step 2. Click Start Recording.
Step 3. When the call is over, click Stop Recording.

For a detailed guide on using Skye’s built-in recording feature, click the link below.

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Webex is another video conferencing program used by many professionals. It provides HD video and high-quality audio and has recently added a noise removal and speech enhancing function to improve the quality of sound even further. Webex can be downloaded on Windows or Mac.

Webex also features real-time translation for 100+ languages, whiteboard function including shape recognition, post-meeting summary notifications, gesture recognition, and Slack integration.

Webex does offer a built-in conference recording feature that is quite user-friendly. However, the administrator of the meeting can choose to disable this function.

Step 1. Open Webex on your computer.
Step 2. Join a meeting you want to record.
Step 3. Click the Record button at the bottom of the window to start recording.

For a detailed guide on using Webex’s built-in recording feature, click the link below.

Learn how to record Webex meetings

GoToMeeting is a web-hosted video conferencing program designed for business use. It boasts ultra-high quality video and audio streaming, the fastest speeds in joining meetings, and a Smart Meeting Assistant that can take notes, make highlights, and create to-do lists from the contents of a meeting.

GoToMeeting also features audio conferencing on a computer or phone, application sharing, drawing capabilities, single-click instant messaging, full desktop sharing, and scheduling integrated with Microsoft Outlook.

This program is available for download on Windows or Mac. GoToMeeting also offers a built-in video conferencing recording feature.

Step 1. Go to the Organizer Control Panel.
Step 2. Open the View panel.
Step 3. Click Recording.
Step 4. Click Settings.
Step 5. Set your video and audio preferences.
Step 6. Select the location you want the recording saved.
Step 7. Click OK.
Step 8. Click the Start Recording button.
Step 9. When the meeting is over, click the Stop Recording button.

For a detailed guide on using GoToMeeting’s built-in recording feature, click the link below.

Learn how to record a GoToMeeting session

Join.me is another video conferencing app downloadable for Mac or Windows. It is extremely user-friendly, and its free version offers an array of features, including a whiteboard function on iOS devices.

Join.me’s meeting recorder is as easy to use as its video conferencing.

Step 1. Download and install Join.me.
Step 2. Choose Start a Meeting.
Step 3. A menu will appear at the top of the window.
Step 4. Click More.
Step 5. Choose Record.
Step 6. When you are finished, click Stop Recording.

All six of these programs offer user-friendly video conferencing along with the capability of recording meetings.

Your specific needs will determine which program is best for you. For instance, if you are looking for a cloud-based program, Zoom may be your best choice. If you prefer web-based programs, look into Google Meet or GoToMeeting. If you would rather have a downloadable app that lives on your device, you may prefer Skype, Webex, or Join.me.

Movavi Screen Recorder is an extremely user-friendly program for Windows or Mac that records monitor activity. It creates screen capture as well as video and can be exported in multiple formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP3, GIF, BMP, JPG, or PNG. It also offers the option to export directly to Google Drive and YouTube.

Movavi Screen Recorder offers an array of useful features:

• Capture anything from your screen, including keystrokes and mouse actions
• Record video in HD and 4K quality
• Add real-time annotations and draw on your videos
• Record all sound in high quality, use the noise reduction feature to grab clear mic audio
• Schedule recording of must-attend meetings – even when you’re away – and watch your saved videos later
• Keep your teammates up-to-date with screenshots – capture and edit screenshots, then send via e-mail or WhatsApp
• Upload your videos to YouTube and Google Drive right from the app to streamline your work environment

You can easily set your screen capture area on Movavi Screen Recorder. You can record a specific window, the entire screen, or a manually set portion of the screen. You can also set the audio quality and fps, giving you complete control of the video’s quality.

Movavi Screen Recorder offers the option to incorporate your webcam in your recordings. This program also provides video effects like keystrokes, cursor movement, and mouse clicks.

One of the handiest features of Movavi Screen Recorder is its scheduled recording function. With it, you can set a timer to begin recording the screen at a specific time, then to shut off automatically. You can also set the computer to go to sleep or shut down when the recording is finished.

Movavi Screen Recorder also features video editing that includes trimming and cutting video clips.

To record a meeting with Movavi Screen Recorder: