How To Edit Zoom Recording In Canvas

Should you need to modify a Zoom recording prior to distributing it to your students, here’s a guide on how you can accomplish that.

Step 1: Access the Zoom Recordings Folder

First, log in to Canvas and navigate to the course where you have recorded the Zoom meeting. Click on the “Files” tab and then select the “Zoom Recordings” folder.

Step 2: Locate the Recording

Inside the “Zoom Recordings” folder, locate the recording you want to edit. You can do this by looking for the file name or the date and time of the meeting.

Step 3: Download the Recording

Once you have located the recording, click on it to download it. The recording will be downloaded as a .mp4 file.

Step 4: Edit the Recording

To edit the recording, you can use any video editing software that supports .mp4 files. Some popular options include Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie. Open the downloaded file in your preferred software and make the necessary edits.

Step 5: Upload the Edited Recording

Once you have made all the necessary edits to the recording, save it as a new .mp4 file. Then, log back into Canvas and navigate to the “Zoom Recordings” folder. Click on the “Upload” button and select the edited recording from your computer.

Step 6: Share the Recording with Students

After uploading the edited recording, you can share it with your students by creating a new announcement or assignment in Canvas. Include a link to the recording and any additional instructions or context for the video.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily edit your Zoom recordings and share them with your students on Canvas. This can be a great way to provide additional resources and support for your course material.