Questions
- How do I download my Zoom recordings?
- Where do I find my Zoom cloud recordings?
- How do I save a Zoom recording to my computer?
- How do I download a Zoom meeting video?
- My Zoom recording finished processing — how do I get it?
- Can I download a Zoom recording before it transfers to Panopto?
Environment
This article applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students who have hosted a Zoom cloud recording. Bowdoin Zoom recordings are automatically transferred to Panopto after processing — in most cases, access your recordings there. This article covers downloading recordings that are still in Zoom cloud storage before transfer is complete, or in the rare case that a recording did not transfer automatically.
Resolution
Check Panopto first. If your recording has already transferred, it will not appear in Zoom. Log in to
Panopto to find and download recordings that have already been processed and moved.
- Go to bowdoin.zoom.us and sign in with your Bowdoin credentials.
- In the left navigation, click Recordings [1].
- At the top of the page, confirm you are on the Cloud Recordings tab [2].
- Find the recording you want to download in the list.
- Click the More button [3] to the far right of the recording.
- Select Download from the menu. The file downloads to your computer's Downloads folder.

Want to store the recording long-term? After downloading, upload the file to your Bowdoin OneDrive for longer-term storage. See Upload Zoom Recordings to OneDrive in the Related Articles section.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.