To change your Zoom recording to local, you need to enable the Local Recording feature in your Zoom settings. This allows you to save meeting recordings directly to your computer instead of the Zoom cloud.
Here's how you can enable local recording based on the provided reference:
Enabling Local Recording in Zoom Settings
Enabling local recording is a straightforward process within your Zoom account settings. Follow these steps to ensure you can record meetings directly to your device:
- Sign in to Zoom. Log in to the Zoom web portal with your account credentials.
- Click Settings. Navigate to the 'Settings' section, usually found in the left-hand menu.
- In the Recording tab, navigate to the Local Recording option and verify that the setting is enabled. Within the settings, find the 'Recording' tab. Scroll down until you locate the 'Local Recording' option. Make sure the toggle switch is turned on to enable this feature.
Additional Options
The reference also mentions an important related setting:
- Enable the Hosts can give meeting participants permission to record locally option to allow the host to give permission to record locally as well. If you want to allow participants (not just the host) to record locally during a meeting, ensure this option is also enabled. This gives hosts the control to grant recording permissions on a per-meeting basis.
Once these settings are configured, you will have the option to record meetings locally when you are the host or when the host grants you permission.
Understanding Local Recording
Local recording saves the meeting audio and video files directly to your computer. Unlike cloud recording, which requires a paid Zoom plan and uploads files to the Zoom cloud for later download or sharing, local recording uses your device's storage and processing power.
Key Differences:
| Feature | Local Recording | Cloud Recording |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Location | Your Computer | Zoom Cloud |
| Availability | Available on Free & Paid plans | Requires Paid plan |
| Processing | Done on your computer after meeting | Done on Zoom servers |
| File Format | Typically MP4 (video) and M4A (audio) | Various formats, often easier sharing |
By following the steps to enable the Local Recording option in your Zoom settings, you are effectively "changing" your recording method to local, making it available for your meetings.
