Zoom Clips offers a convenient solution for capturing your video and screen content, allowing you to share the recordings with others effortlessly and quickly. You can also edit the clips before you share them. This is useful for assignments that need you to create videos. 

Recording a Zoom Clip

To record a Zoom Clip, complete the following steps:
  1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop app.
  2. Click the Clips tab.
    Note: If Clips is not listed on the top menu, you may need to click the More  menu, then click Clips.
  3. Click Record clip.
  4. (Optional) In the Record new clip window, adjust recording settings as needed.
    As you adjust settings, the clip preview will change based on your choices.
    • Choose what is recorded:
      • Screenshare and video : Your computer screen and your video at the same time. Your computer screen will be selected by default for screen share, but you can click Desktop 1 in the clip thumbnail to choose from basic or advanced sharing options.
      • Screenshare only : Your computer screen only. Your computer screen will be selected by default for screen share, but you can click Desktop 1 in the clip thumbnail to choose from basic or advanced sharing options.
      • Video only : Your camera video without your computer screen.
    • Audio icon : Choose the audio source.
    • Video icon : Choose the video source.
    • Display icon : Choose the resolution of the final recording, including Auto (1080p), 1080p, 720p, or 360p (360p is only available for Video only clips).
    • Click the Advanced settings drop-down menu to adjust more settings, such as virtual background, layout and wallpaper, noise suppression, and more. Available options depend on what you've chosen to record, such as video only.
  5. Click Start recording .
    A countdown timer will start before the recording begins, then a floating toolbar will appear with a clock that displays the length of the recording and additional tools.
  6. (Optional) While recording, use any of the tools in the floating toolbar as needed:
    • Mute  / Unmute : Mute or unmute your audio.
    • Start video  / Stop video : Start or stop your camera.
    • Annotation : Add text, draw, stamp, or spotlight.
    • Share : Change what screen or window you want to share.
    • Pause  / Resume : Pause and resume your recording.
    • Discard  : Discard what you've recorded so far.
    • Restart : Restart the recording.
  7. To finish recording, click Stop.
    Your clip will be displayed and will be added to your list of clips.
  8. When your clip is displayed, you can make adjustments as needed, such as trim it, share, download, or copy the link, and edit basic information.