How to Recover Deleted Zoom Recordings or Meetings | Restore Zoom Video

"I want to recover deleted Zoom cloud recordings. Where can I find them?"

Some Zoom users seem unclear about how to locate their Zoom recordings on their devices and how to recover deleted Zoom meeting videos.

If you have similar issues, we're happy to help.

Where are Zoom recordings saved? The location of your Zoom meeting recordings depends on whether you're using local recording or cloud recording, as well as whether you're the meeting host or a participant. Here's where each type of recording is typically stored: 1. **Local Recording**: - Host: If you're the meeting host and have chosen to record locally, the recording will be saved on your computer. By default, Zoom stores them in a "Zoom Recordings" subfolder within your "Documents" folder, but you can customize this location. - Participant: Participants cannot perform local recordings. 2. **Cloud Recording** (requires host enabling): - Host and Participants: Cloud recordings are processed by the Zoom servers and automatically stored in Zoom's cloud. You can access these files by logging into the [Zoom web portal](https://zoom.us), navigating to the "Recordings" section. You may also receive an email with a link to the recording file. To check the specific recording locations, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the [Zoom web portal](https://zoom.us). 2. Click on the "Recordings" option in the left-hand menu bar. 3. If it's a cloud recording, you'll see a list under "Cloud Recordings." Click on the recording's name, then choose "Download" to retrieve the file. 4. For local recordings, you'll see the path listed under "Local Recordings." Copy and paste this path into your file manager to locate the recording. Keep in mind that for enterprise or organizational accounts, administrators might have set specific recording storage policies that could alter these default settings.

Zoom is an online application that enables users to hold meetings and seminars online. Users have the option to record sessions, collaborate on projects, and even share screens through the app.

However, beginners might have trouble locating them. Here's where Zoom recordings are saved:

• Zoom cloud recording location: Sign in to Zoom > Recordings > Cloud Recordings.
• Zoom computer recording location: C:\Users\PC\Documents\Zoom or C:\Users\PC\AppData\Roaming\Zoom\

When you find a Zoom recording, you're effectively rewatching the meeting.

[[2]](#part2)Zoom Video Recovery: 3 Ways to Recover Deleted Zoom Recordings

However, when you lose or delete your Zoom recordings, you must first recover them. And that's why we're here.

Here, you will get three practical Zoom video recovery solutions provided by the Zoom Support and Tool software:

• #1. Recover Deleted Zoom Cloud Recordings
• #2. Restore Recordings in Zoom
• #3. Recover Zoom Meetings from Local Drive

Method 1: Recover Videos from the Zoom Cloud Step 1: Log in to your Zoom Account First, visit the official Zoom website and log in to your account using your credentials. Step 2: Access "Recording Management" On your profile page, navigate to the "Recording Management" or "Recordings" section. This will display all of your meetings that have been saved in the cloud. Step 3: Locate the Lost Video Scan through the recording list and find the missing video you wish to recover. Note that only the meeting host or users authorized to access the recording will be able to see and restore it. Step 4: Download or Reaccess the Video Click on the "Download" icon next to the lost video to save it back to your device. Alternatively, you can directly play the video through the Zoom platform to confirm that it has been recovered. Please note that if the video has been deleted and is not present in the "Recording Management" list, it may not be recoverable through this method. In such cases, try other data recovery approaches or reach out to Zoom's customer support for assistance.

Prerequisite: For authorized users with Cloud Recording enabled, files deleted from the Cloud Recording trash are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Please note that Zoom retains deleted recordings in the trash for 30 days. If it has been over 30 days since you deleted the recording, it will be permanently lost. You may want to check if there is another version of the recording on your local computer's hard drive.

Here are the steps to recover deleted Zoom cloud recordings: 1. **Sign in to Zoom**: Visit the [Zoom web portal](https://zoom.us) and log in to your account using your credentials. 2. **Access Recording Tab**: Once logged in, navigate to the "Recordings" tab in the left-hand menu. 3. **View Deleted Recordings**: Under the "Cloud Recordings" section, you'll find a subsection called "Deleted." Click on it to view the list of deleted recordings. 4. **Restore Recording**: Locate the recording you wish to recover and click on the "More" button (three dots) next to it. From the dropdown menu, select "Restore." 5. **Confirm Restoration**: A confirmation prompt will appear. Click "Yes" to proceed with the restoration process. 6. **Wait for Restoration**: It may take a few minutes for the recording to be restored, depending on its size. 7. **Verify Restoration**: After the restoration is complete, check the main "Cloud Recordings" section to ensure that the recording is now available. Remember that deleted Zoom cloud recordings are only retained for 30 days before they're permanently removed from the system. If the recording you're looking for is older than 30 days, it might not be recoverable.

Step 1: Log in to Zoom and go to the Recording page.

Step 2. Go to Cloud Recording and click the "Trash (number)" button.

Step 3. Select the erased recording you want to retrieve, then hit “Recover.”

Click “Restore” to confirm the restore.

Confirm the recovery of Zoom cloud recordings.

Later, you can view and replay the Zoom video from the Recording list.

Method 2: How to Recover Zoom Recordings within the Zoom App

Prerequisites: You can only recover recordings deleted within the last 30 days. Files deleted from the Trash are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Note that the Zoom app also has a “Trash” folder that keeps deleted recording files for up to a week after deletion. If it's been over 30 days since you deleted the meeting or webinar, try Method 3 to search for and find them on your local disk instead.

Here are the steps to recover deleted Zoom meetings: 1. 登录到Zoom账户：首先，访问Zoom的官方网站（https://zoom.us）并使用您的凭据登录您的账户。 2. 进入管理控制台：登录后，点击右上角的个人头像，然后从下拉菜单中选择“管理控制台”。 3. 选择“会议”选项：在管理控制台的左侧菜单栏中，找到并点击“会议”。 4. 查找已删除的会议：在会议页面，滚动到底部，您会看到一个名为“回收站”的部分。在这里，您将找到所有已删除的会议。 5. 恢复会议：找到您想要恢复的会议，点击旁边的复选框，然后点击顶部的“恢复”按钮。这将把选定的会议移出回收站，并使其重新可用。 请注意，根据Zoom的政策，删除的会议可能只会在回收站中保留30天。如果超过这个时间，您可能无法恢复会议。

Step 1: Log in to Zoom and click Meetings or Webinars.

Step 2. Tap on "Recently Deleted" to find the item you deleted.

Step 3: Select the items you need and click "Recover".

After that, you can return to the Meetings or Webinars section and check for the recovered Zoom meeting.

Method 3: Recover Zoom Meetings from Local Drive

Prerequisites: You can recover all videos from a locally deleted meeting for up to 7 or 30 days, depending on your setting. You can also recover permanently deleted meetings from your local disk.

Note: If you cannot find the deleted recordings in the Zoom Trash or if they have been deleted for more than 7 days, you can try this method.

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Step 1: Locate the Zoom recording folder on your local drive

First, please check the location on your local drive where you save your Zoom meetings. It usually saves in the default location:

These two English paths translated into Chinese are:
• C:\Users\PC\Documents\Zoom
• C:\Users\PC\应用程序数据\Zoom\
Here, the "AppData" directory is typically translated as "应用程序数据" in Chinese Windows systems, but the actual path may vary slightly depending on the system's language settings.

If your Zoom recording is saved on another drive, locate its position first.

Method #2: Scan and Recover Zoom Meetings from Your Computer with a Utility Tool

Step 1: Run the Data Recovery Wizard and select the location or device where your lost/deleted videos were stored. Click on “Scan” to search for the lost videos.

Step 2: After the scan is complete, select "Videos" from the left panel. Navigate to the "Lost" or "All" folder and look for the video you need. Check the box next to the video and then click "Preview".

Step 3: Select the video files you want to recover. Click “Recover” to save them to another secure location on your computer or an external storage device.

You might also be interested in: More information about Zoom Meetings.

Here, we've also included three burning questions you might have. Check them out and find the answers here.

< strong > 1. Can you watch a Zoom meeting after it happens?

After recording a meeting on Zoom, you can play the video to re-watch the Zoom session.

Sign in to Zoom and click "My Recordings." Click the thumbnail of the video. The recording will open in a new browser tab, where you can play and re-watch it.

2. Do Zoom recordings expire?

Normally, Zoom保留录制内容长达 7 days before automatically moving them to the trash.

The Trash, however, keeps deleted items for up to 30 days. After the 30-day period, the files are permanently gone.

3. How do I record a Zoom meeting?

1. Launch Zoom and start a meeting. 2. Click the "Record" button. 3. Choose "Record to this Computer." 4. Wait for participants to join the meeting. 5. After the meeting ends, Zoom will automatically process the recording for you to access.

If you're looking for an alternative to Zoom, you can find help at the following link: Top 10 Zoom Meeting Recording Software Alternatives.

Conclusion: Deleted Zoom meetings/recordings can be recovered, and now follow the guide to proceed with the recovery.

Please note that most meetings and recordings deleted from the Zoom Cloud or local drive can be recovered.

On this page, we've gathered 3 methods to recover deleted Zoom videos:

1. From the Zoom Cloud Recycle Bin 2. From the Zoom Recycle Bin 3. From the Zoom Local Disk

Editor's Note: If you're not a cloud user, Method 2 and Method 3 are worth a shot. Among them, Method 3 with file recovery software is the easiest.

Remember: As long as you act immediately, you can recover all of your Zoom meetings on your own.