In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom has become a practical solution for remote meetings, classes, and even holiday gatherings. With over 300 million users worldwide, Zoom allows video conferences to be recorded and stored for future viewing. While it is unnecessary to edit most recordings, you may wish to eliminate unnecessary pauses or filler words to create a better viewing experience for others.
How to Edit Zoom Meeting Recordings on Mac
To edit Zoom recordings on a Mac, you can utilize the built-in app iMovie. This app enables you to trim, split, apply effects, and export your recordings without watermarks. The following steps show how to edit in iMovie:
- Open iMovie and import your Zoom recording to the timeline
- Select the clip you wish to trim and drag the beginning or end to your desired locations
- Split a clip by moving the playhead to where you wish to split, selecting ‘Split Clip’ under the ‘Modify’ menu, and make desired cuts
- Add effects, such as text or sound, to enhance your recording
- Export your video by selecting ‘Export’ in the upper right corner of the browser window
How to Edit Zoom Meeting Recordings on PC
VSDC Free Video Editor is an excellent video editing tool for Windows users. Despite its initial complexity, it offers rich editing capabilities accommodating basic video editing needs such as trimming, splitting, rotating, adding text, and more. Follow the below steps to edit Zoom recordings with VSDC Free Video Editor:
- Open VSDC Free Video Editor and upload your recording through the ‘Import Content’ button
- Select a clip from your recording and make necessary adjustments by cutting, splitting or rotating
- Add text, captions, or other shapes to your recording
- Export your video by selecting ‘Export Project’
FAQs
Can I edit a Zoom recording in iMovie for Windows?
No, iMovie is a built-in app for Mac users and is not accessible on Windows.
Can I use VSDC Free Video Editor on a low-memory computer?
Yes, VSDC Free Video Editor is a lightweight tool that can be utilized even on a low-memory computer.
Can I add special effects to my Zoom recording with iMovie or VSDC Free Video Editor?
Yes, both iMovie and VSDC Free Video Editor offer various special effects such as text, filters, transitions, and sound effects.
Do I need to remove unnecessary portions of my Zoom recording?
It is unnecessary to edit most recordings, but removing unnecessary portions can improve viewing experience.
Final Remarks: How to Edit Meeting Recordings of Zoom on Mac and PC
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