How to Copy a Zoom Transcript

The simplest way to copy a Zoom transcript is to either save it during a live meeting or download it from a recording afterward. Zoom offers a Save Transcript option in live sessions and generates downloadable text files for recorded meetings (if transcription was enabled). Once saved, you can open the file, select the text, and paste it into any document editor.

Copying a Transcript During a Live Zoom Meeting

If transcription is enabled in your meeting settings, you can copy the transcript before the session ends:

1. Enable Live Transcript
   • Click the Live Transcript icon in the meeting controls.
   • If you don’t see the icon, click the More (…) button and look for it there.
2. View Full Transcript
   • Select View Full Transcript to open a panel showing ongoing captions and speaker names.
3. Save Transcript
   • At the bottom of the transcript panel, click Save Transcript.
4. Download the File
   • A .TXT file containing the transcript will be automatically saved to your computer.

💡 Tip: This is a quick way to convert audio to text during a live session without relying on third-party apps.

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Copying a Transcript from a Zoom Recording (Cloud Recording)

For meetings recorded to the cloud with transcription enabled:

1. Sign In
   • Go to the Zoom web portal and log in to your account.
2. Locate the Recording
   • Navigate to Recordings → select the Cloud Recordings tab.
   • Find the specific meeting you want.
3. Find the Transcript File
   • Scroll down to see all available recording files.
   • Look for the transcript file, often in .VTT format.
4. Download the File
   • Click the download icon (down arrow) next to the transcript file.
5. Open and Copy
   • Open the .VTT file in a text editor or word processor.
   • Highlight the text, right-click, and select Copy.

📌 This method is useful if you want a video to text transcript of past meetings for notes, captions, or content repurposing.

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Tips for Managing Zoom Transcripts

• Enable Transcription Before the Meeting: You must turn it on in settings for it to work.
• Edit for Accuracy: Zoom transcription is AI-based and may misinterpret names or technical terms.
• Store Your Transcripts Safely: Keep transcripts in a secure folder if they contain sensitive business or personal data.
• Format for Usability: Clean up timestamps and speaker labels before sharing with others.