One of the software options available for recording Zoom meetings on Mac is QuickTime Player. As a built-in application on macOS, QuickTime Player allows users to easily record their screens with just a few clicks.
To begin, open QuickTime Player on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or by using Spotlight search. Once the application is open, go to the “File” menu and select “New Screen Recording.”
A small recording window will appear on your screen. By default, QuickTime Player will record the entire screen, but you can also choose to record a specific portion of the screen by clicking and dragging to select the desired area. This can be useful if you only want to record the Zoom meeting window and not the entire screen.
Before starting the recording, make sure to check the options available in the recording window. You can choose whether to capture audio from your microphone or the system audio, or both. If you want to record the audio from the Zoom meeting, select the appropriate audio source.
Once you have adjusted your settings, click the red “Record” button to start the recording. You can navigate to the Zoom meeting window and begin your meeting. QuickTime Player will capture everything that happens on the screen, including the audio.
During the recording, a control panel will be visible at the top of the screen. This panel allows you to pause or stop the recording at any time. You can also choose to show or hide the control panel in the recording by clicking the options button (three dots) and selecting “None” under the “Microphone” or “Camera” sections.
Once you have finished your Zoom meeting, click the “Stop” button in the control panel to end the recording. QuickTime Player will automatically save the recording as a .mov file.
After the recording is saved, you can preview it in QuickTime Player and make any necessary edits. You can also export the recording in various formats or share it directly from QuickTime Player.
While QuickTime Player is a convenient option for recording Zoom meetings on Mac, it is worth mentioning that there are also other third-party screen recording software available, such as OBS Studio, ScreenFlow, and Camtasia. These applications often offer more advanced features and customization options, but they may come with a price tag.
In my personal experience, I have found QuickTime Player to be a reliable and user-friendly option for recording Zoom meetings on my Mac. It provides a straightforward interface and captures both the screen and audio seamlessly. However, depending on your specific needs and preferences, you may want to explore other software options as well.
To summarize, QuickTime Player is a built-in application on macOS that allows you to record your Zoom meetings on Mac. It offers a simple and intuitive interface, and you can easily adjust the recording settings to capture the desired audio and screen portions. However, there are also other third-party screen recording software available with more advanced features if needed.