How to Record Zoom Meeting without Permisson [Windows/Mac/Phone]

Post-covid, Zoom meetings have become an important means of communication for personal and professional interactions. Recording meetings becomes imperative for summarizing meeting key points and materials.

Zoom allows participants to record videos with the host’s permission. However, do you know the art of recording a meeting without anyone knowing? Don’t worry; this article will guide you in detail on how to record Zoom meetings without permission. So, without further ado, let’s delve in!

Can You Record Zoom Meeting?

Well, yes! However, you can only do this autonomously if you are the meeting’s host. Zoom allows certain exclusive features for meeting hosts, like- recording. Zoom has in-built screen recorders that will save the entire meeting for you.

But can you record a Zoom meeting as a participant?

You can! When you start the recording, zoom notifies the host and asks for permission. On approval, all participants are notified when you start or stop the recording.

As a participant, you can only use Zoom’s in-built recording feature if the host grants access. However, this can be a challenge in critical meetings. A workaround is to use a handy third-party application like Gemoo Recorder Lite.  Let’s dig into its details.

How To Record Zoom Meetings without Permission on Windows/Mac

Recording Zoom meetings without permission on Windows/Mac is a five-finger thing when you have an intuitive tool like Gemoo Recorder Lite on board.

Gemoo Recorder Lite is a versatile and free application that empowers users to record their online interactions. With a single click, it can record videos in 4K resolution with no watermark or time limit.

Follow these instructions to learn how to record Zoom meetings with Gemoo Recorder Lite:

Step 1: Install Gemoo Recorder Lite

On your PC, free download Gemoo Recorder Lite. Once done, run the files to install the program.

Step 2: Choose the Recording Mode

Open the software. Choose the ‘Screen Only’ mode from the four recording options. Adjust the settings before recording. You can change the camera resolution, screen size, or camera bubble.

Step 3: Start Recording

Next, click on ‘Start Recording’ to begin the recording process. After a 3-second countdown, the recording will initiate. When the recording starts, you will find all the controls in the left sidebar. And you can set the recording as you like.

Step 4: Stop and Save the Recording

When the meeting ends, click the red Stop button or Finish Recording. A window will pop open for saving the video. Choose a local destination on your PC and click Save.

These were the simple steps of recording your meeting with Gemoo Recorder Lite. Let’s explore some other ways of recording the screen.

How to Record Zoom Meetings without Permission Online

While downloading the software offers exclusive features and offline access, the online operation is more convenient. You can secretly record Zoom meetings without downloading anything with Gemoo Online Recorder.

The online recorder is a free tool that offers a seamless way to capture high-quality screen recordings. It is a go-to solution for an instant need to record a video.

Here is how to record Zoom meetings online without permission:

Step 1. Open the Gemoo Recorder website. From the menu, select Online Tools >  Online Screen Record > Start Recording.

Step 2. Click on Screen Only to select the Recording Mode.  You can also tap More Settings to adjust the Audio Visual effects of the recorded clip. And you can select a resolution and add a name for your video as well.

Step 3. Next, hit the Start Recording button to begin the screen recording.

Step 4. Choose the screen you want to record. You can select a specific tab or the entire Window. After a 3-second countdown, the recording will start. Using the controls on the left side tab, play/pause/resume the recording.

Step 5. Tap on the red button to Stop the recording. The video will instantly open in the tab for downloading or uploading.

Screen recording with Gemoo Online Recorder is super fun and easy. It empowers individuals to record Zoom meetings without permission effortlessly.

How to Record Zoom Meetings from the Desktop App as a Host

The host can record Zoom meetings with the application’s in-built recorder system. However, the local recording is not supported on Android or iOS apps.

Here are the steps to easily record the meetings via the Zoom desktop app.

Step 1. Download the Zoom Client Desktop app. Click on the files to install the software.

Step 2. Set up your account and sign in to the Zoom portal.

Step 3. In the navigation menu, click Settings > Recording tab. Click on the Local Recording toggle to enable it.

Step 4. Next, start your Zoom meeting as the host. Click the grey Record button to initiate recording. All participants will be informed that the meeting is being recorded, and a sign will appear in the top-left corner.

Step 5. The recording controls are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use them to stop/pause/resume the recording.

Step 6. Hit the Stop button to end the recording session. Zoom will convert it into an MP4 file and automatically locally save it on your PC.

Zoom allows hosts to record and save meetings. Designed with simplicity, the application only offers basic recording features. You can either record it locally or to iCloud.

How to Record Zoom Meetings on Laptop

While Zoom offers an in-built recording system for desktop apps, it is limited to hosts only. Instead of downloading a third-party app, you can take advantage of built-in recorders. Here is how you can record Zoom Meetings on a Laptop with system recorders.

How to Record Zoom Meetings on Laptop Windows 10/11

Windows 10 and 11 are equipped with a screen-recording tool designed for gameplay specifically. Here is a quick walkthrough on how to use the Xbox Game Bar recorder to record your meetings.

1. Go to Settings > Gaming. A window for gaming settings will open.
2. Open the Capture Settings. These are the basic settings for the screen recorder. Adjust the audio and video settings according to preference.
   

   Captures Settings for Screen Recording

3. Once done, press the default keyboard shortcut Windows Key + G to launch the Xbox Game Bar.
4. Join the Zoom Meeting and click the Capture icon to open the recorder. Click on the recording button to initiate the recording.
5. In the Capture Status, click the blue icon to stop the recording. Alternatively, you can press Windows Key +Alt+ R to stop it. Once done, the video will be saved to a local folder on your PC.

How to Record Zoom Meetings on Laptop Mac

Macbooks have a built-in application Quick Time Player that assists users to screen-record their device. Here is how to use it to record your Zoom Meetings:

1. Join your Zoom Meeting and launch the Quick Time Player app from the Application folder.
2. Go to File and select New Screen Recording.
   

   Select New Screen Recording

3. Click the drop-down arrow next to the Record button to record the screen with or without the microphone.
4. Tap on the Record button to begin the recording process. Drag and select a specific area to record or tap anywhere on the screen to record full-screen.
5. Hit the Stop button to terminate the screen recorder. Quick Time Player automatically opens the recorded file to edit or save it.

How to Record Zoom Meetings on iPhone/Android

Zoom client is not compatible with local recording on iPhone/Android phones. You need to have a Zoom Pro account subscription to start. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up at the website. Once you have a registered subscription, follow these steps to enjoy this exclusive feature:

Step 1. Download the Zoom mobile application from App Store/ Play Store. Sign in with your Zoom Pro account credentials.

Step 2. Start the meeting as the host. Tap the three dots in the screen’s bottom left corner to open More Controls.

Step 3. Select Record to Cloud for iPhone or Record if you have an Android device. All participants will be informed that the meeting is being recorded, and a recording prompt will appear on the screen.

Step 4. To Stop/Pause/Resume the recording, tap More and choose respectively.

Step 5. Once you stop the video, the video will automatically be saved to Cloud for iOS devices or locally to your gallery on Android.

Zoom mobile app screen recording is exclusive to individuals with a subscription. Cloud recordings can be viewed, downloaded, and even shared from your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before concluding the article, here are the answers to frequently asked questions.

1. Can I record a Zoom meeting with audio only?

Zoom Client’s built-in recorders record audio and video. To only record the audio file, you need a third-party application like Gemoo Recorder Lite. The application has an Audio Only mode to record the mp3 files.

2. Can I record a Zoom meeting without showing participants?

Recording a meeting through the in-built Zoom recorder informs all participants. However, a third-party tool like Gemoo Recorder Lite runs in the background and records meeting without informing the participants.

The Bottom line

There can be reasons to record a Zoom meeting. However, the go-to solution to this problem is a versatile and intuitive tool like Gemoo Recorder Lite. It can effortlessly screen record without the host’s permission or letting all the participants know. With no time limit or watermark, it is recommended for long business meetings. Besides, the availability of an online interface makes it accessible anytime. Free download the Gemoo Recorder Lite or use the online recorder to test it today.