How to Record and Edit Microsoft Teams Meeting Like a Pro

ByJim Miller

Microsoft Teams has become a go-to platform for remote collaboration, and its popularity continues to soar. Whether you're a professional or a student attending online classes, the ability to record and edit Microsoft Teams meetings can be incredibly useful. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of recording and editing your meetings on both Windows and Mac platforms.

Record Microsoft Teams Meeting

Before diving into the recording process, there are a few criteria you need to meet:

  • You must be the meeting organizer to record a Microsoft Teams meeting.
  • You need a Microsoft 365 Enterprise license.
  • The recording option must be enabled by your IT administrator.
  • Guests and attendees from other organizations cannot record Microsoft Teams meetings.

Record Microsoft Teams Meeting on Windows and Mac

Microsoft Teams offers a consistent user interface on both Windows and Mac platforms. The steps to record a Teams meeting are the same on both apps. Let's walk through the process:

  1. Open Microsoft Teams on your Windows or Mac device.
  2. Go to the relevant Teams or Channel and click on the Video button at the top to start a video call.
  3. Invite members and start the meeting. When you want to record an important point, click on the three-dot menu at the top.
  4. Click on Start recording, and Microsoft Teams will begin recording the video/voice call.

Once you start recording, all participants will be notified. You can stop the recording at any time. Microsoft Teams will upload all the recordings to your OneDrive account, where you can access them, generate shareable links, or download them to your PC or Mac.

Record and Edit Microsoft Teams Meeting on Mac

If you don't have a Microsoft 365 Enterprise account or want to record a Teams meeting discreetly, you can use third-party tools. Here are two recommended tools for Mac:

CleanShot X – Screen Recorder:
CleanShot X is a one-time purchase app that allows you to take screenshots and record your screen with annotation tools. It offers a better recording experience than the default screen recorder on Mac. You can find it at CleanShot X for Mac.

Filmora – Video Editor:
Filmora is a powerful video editor for Mac that enables you to edit your Microsoft Teams meeting recordings. It offers features like audio ducking, touch bar support, and the ability to change video backgrounds without a green-screen effect. You can get Filmora for Mac with a subscription or one-time purchase at Filmora for Mac.

Record and Edit Microsoft Teams Meeting on Windows

For Windows users, here are two recommended tools:

ScreenRec – Screen Recorder:
ScreenRec is a free screen recording software for Windows that allows you to capture on-screen content with audio. It also offers webcam and voice recording capabilities. Simply open the app during your Microsoft Teams meeting and start recording. You can annotate the recordings and generate shareable links. You can find ScreenRec for Windows at ScreenRec for Windows.

Adobe Premiere Pro – Video Editor:
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software that syncs seamlessly with the Adobe ecosystem. It provides a wide range of editing tools, animations, effects, and cropping functions. While Microsoft has acquired Clipchamp for video editing, it has yet to integrate it with Windows OS. In the meantime, you can rely on Adobe Premiere Pro for your Teams video editing needs. You can get Adobe Premiere Pro for Windows as a standalone subscription or as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud package at Adobe Premiere Pro for Windows.

Wrap Up: Record and Edit Microsoft Teams Meeting

The default recording tool in Microsoft Teams has its limitations. However, with the recommended screen recording and video editing tools like Filmora, CleanShot X, ScreenRec, and Adobe Premiere Pro, you can record and edit your Microsoft Teams meetings like a pro. Make sure to choose the tool that suits your needs and unleash your creativity in sharing and collaborating with others.

Pro Tip: If you want to know where Microsoft Teams recordings are stored and how to share them, check out our article Where Are Microsoft Teams' Recordings Stored and How to Share.