How to Edit a Zoom Recording and Extract Meeting Notes

Step 1: Access Your Zoom Recording

1. Log into Zoom: Visit the Zoom website and sign in.

2. Go to "My Account": Click on My Account in the top-right corner.

3. Navigate to Recordings: Click on Recordings in the left-hand sidebar.

4. Find Your Meeting: Under Cloud Recordings, locate and open the meeting recording.

Step 2: Download the Recording (If Needed)

• Click Download next to the video file.

• Choose Download Video or Download Audio Transcript, depending on your needs.

Step 3: Edit the Zoom Recording

Editing Directly in Zoom (Basic Trim)

1. In the Cloud Recordings section, select the recording you want to edit.

2. Click Play to open the video.

3. Click on Trim at the bottom of the player.

4. Adjust the sliders to select the start and end points.

5. Click Save to finalize your changes.

Using Third-Party Editing Tools

For more advanced edits, use software like:

• iMovie / Adobe Premiere (for video editing).

• Audacity (for audio-only editing).

Editing Process:

1. Import the recording into your chosen tool.

2. Trim unwanted sections and adjust volume levels.

3. Add annotations, captions, or overlay text if needed.

Step 4: Generate Meeting Notes and Transcription

Using Zoom’s Automated Transcription

• Ensure Audio Transcript is enabled:
  (Settings > Recording > Cloud Recording > Audio Transcript).

• Zoom automatically generates a transcript after the meeting.

• Download the transcript in .vtt or .txt format.

Using Third-Party Tools like MeetMinutes

If Zoom’s transcription isn’t sufficient:

1. Upload the recording to MeetMinutes.

2. The tool will transcribe the meeting and extract key points.

3. Download the summary with action items and decisions.

Step 5: Review and Edit the Notes

• Check for Accuracy: Fix any misheard words or unclear sections.

• Highlight Key Points: Focus on major topics, decisions, and next steps.

• Remove Unnecessary Content: Keep notes concise.

• Format for Readability: Use bullet points and headings for clarity.

Step 6: Share the Edited Recording and Notes

• Share the Edited Video: Upload to Zoom cloud, Google Drive, or other storage.

• Distribute Meeting Notes:

  • Send via email.

  • Upload to Google Docs, Slack, or Microsoft Teams.

Final Thoughts

Editing a Zoom recording and extracting meeting notes is simple with the right tools. Whether trimming distractions or generating clear summaries, these steps ensure your team stays informed and aligned.