How to Recover Deleted Zoom Recordings

Overview

Use the following information to recover deleted Zoom files.

Please note the Zoom recording storage and retention guidelines here.

Recover Local Recordings

Windows

1. Open the Recycle Bin from your desktop.
2. Right-click the recording, then select Restore.
3. Your recording will be available again on the Recordings page.

macOS

1. Open the Trash icon in your dock.
2. Right click the recording, then select Put Back.
3. Your recording will be available again on the Recordings page.

Recover Cloud Recordings (in the Web Portal)

1. Sign into Zoom.
2. From the left-hand navigation, click Recordings & Transcripts.
3. Click the Trash tab in the upper navigation bar to view deleted cloud recordings. Note: this tab will only show recordings that have not yet been permanently deleted.
4. Select the deleted recording and click the Recover button.
5. Your recording will be available again on the Cloud Recordings tab.