Fact · Transcription
Zoom converts a computer recording after the meeting has ended, so the files can be opened only once that conversion is done.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“After the meeting has ended, Zoom will convert the recording so you can access the files.”
Zoom, Local Recordings (University of Illinois), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IT help desk, undated, Zoom recording file formats.
Open the original- What it measures
- The page describes the local recording process in order. The recording files are processed by Zoom when the meeting finishes, not while it runs.
- What it does not show
- The page does not give a time for the conversion. Long meetings can take a while, so check the folder before you rely on the file.