How to Record a Video on Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Record a Video on Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started.
Following that, navigate to the menu bar and click 'Record'.
Tap 'Share' afterwards.
Next, click the 'Advanced' tab.
Choose 'Video File' and then click 'Share'. After that, select the video file you want to record.
Play the video and watch it while Zoom is recording your screen. Once done, tap 'Pause/Stop Recording'.
Quick answer: To capture video content, start a meeting on the Zoom dashboard, click Record, select Share and the Advanced tab, choose Video File, pick your file, play the video, and finally tap Pause or Stop Recording.
About this Zoom tutorial
Record and capture video files easily during your meetings by following these simple steps on Zoom. This guide shows how to record a Video on Zoom in 6 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started" and finishing with "Play the video and watch it while Zoom is recording your screen. Once done, tap 'Pause/...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to record a Video on Zoom?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Record a Zoom Meeting, How to Record a Zoom Presentation and How to Record Yourself on Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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