How to Get Free Zoom Meeting Summaries (No Paid Account Required)

Ever finish a Zoom call and struggle to remember key points? This guide shows you how to create meeting summaries for free, even without Zoom's premium "AI companion" feature.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your Free Zoom Meeting Summary

1. Enable Zoom's Free Closed Captioning

Turn on live captions to capture spoken content as text:

  • During a meeting: Click "More" (three dots) > Enable Captions
  • If not visible: Log in at zoom.us > Admin > Account Management > Account Settings > Meeting > In Meeting Advanced > Enable "Automated Captioning"

2. Record Your Zoom Session

Start your meeting/webinar and hit record. Ensure captions are active for best results.

3. Find Your Recording and Transcript

Post-meeting, locate the recording and transcript in your Zoom app settings (recording folder).

4. Transcribe Older Recordings (If Needed)

For previous meetings without transcripts, use our tool:

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Upload your file at VideoToBe.com/tools/transcribe, add your email, and click "Start Transcription".

5. Generate an AI Summary

Use an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) with this prompt for your transcript:

Analyze this Zoom transcript and summarize in 2-3 sentences
    

  • List key takeaways
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  • List assigned tasks (with owners)
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  • List any deadlines
    • 

Use only transcript information.
Transcript##
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT HERE]

Wrap-Up: Your DIY Zoom Meeting Assistant

This method gives you powerful meeting insights without paying for Zoom's premium features. It combines free transcription with AI summarization for comprehensive meeting recaps.

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