{"id":2284,"date":"2026-11-02T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T02:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2026-10-23T01:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:41:02","slug":"i18n-en-google-meet-recordings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/en\/i18n-en-google-meet-recordings\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Google Meet Recordings: Locate, Download, and Transcribe Your Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Where to find Google Meet recordings \u2014 locate, download, and transcribe your meetings\uff5cgoogle meet recordings\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/cover-google-meet-recordings.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You just finished an important Google Meet call. Maybe it was a client presentation, a team brainstorm, or an interview you need to review. You remember hitting &#8220;Record,&#8221; but now the meeting is over and the file is nowhere in sight. Where exactly does Google save your meeting recordings? How do you access them, share them with colleagues, or pull a transcript from the video?<\/p>\n<p>These are common questions, and the answers depend on your Google Workspace plan, your role in the meeting, and how the recording was initiated. In this guide, we walk through exactly <strong>where to find Google Meet recordings<\/strong>, how to download them, the prerequisites for recording in the first place, and what to do if you need a transcript of your meeting but cannot record at all.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/en\/blog\/free-transcribe-audio-to-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcribe audio or video files from your meetings<\/a>, tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felo Subtitles<\/a> make the process fast and accurate, supporting over 50 languages with AI-powered transcription.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/?cta=article-google-meet-recordings-lead\" style=\"display: inline-block; color: #3B82F6; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transcribe your meeting recordings with Felo Subtitles \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Google Meet Saves Recordings<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the <strong>google meet recording location<\/strong> is the first step to retrieving your files. Google Meet does not store recordings on your local device. Instead, everything goes to Google Drive.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Drive: The Default Storage Location<\/h3>\n<p>When a Google Meet session is recorded, the video file is automatically saved to the <strong>meeting organizer&#8217;s<\/strong> Google Drive. Specifically, Google creates a folder called &#8220;Meet Recordings&#8221; at the root level of the organizer&#8217;s Drive. The recording file is saved there in MP4 format.<\/p>\n<p>Here is where to look:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google Drive<\/strong> &gt; <strong>My Drive<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Meet Recordings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The file name follows the format: <code>[Meeting Title] (YYYY-MM-DD at HH:MM:SS GMT)<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the meeting was created through Google Calendar, the recording is also linked to the corresponding calendar event. You can open the calendar event and find the recording link attached there.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email Notification<\/h3>\n<p>After the recording finishes processing (which can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on length), Google sends an email to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The meeting organizer<\/strong> (the person who created the calendar event or meeting link)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The person who started the recording<\/strong> (if different from the organizer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This email contains a direct link to the recording file in Google Drive. If you cannot find the file by browsing Drive manually, check your Gmail inbox and search for &#8220;recording&#8221; or &#8220;Meet recording.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Calendar Event Attachment<\/h3>\n<p>For meetings scheduled through Google Calendar, the recording link is automatically added to the calendar event as an attachment. This is one of the most reliable ways to find a recording, especially if the meeting had a clear title.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to locate Google Meet recordings in Google Drive and Calendar\uff5cgoogle meet recording location\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/info-google-meet-recordings-1-recording-location.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access Your Google Meet Recordings<\/h2>\n<p>Access to a <strong>google meet recording<\/strong> depends on whether you were the meeting organizer, the person who started the recording, or a regular participant.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Are the Meeting Organizer<\/h3>\n<p>As the organizer, all recordings from your meetings are saved directly in your Google Drive:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Drive (drive.google.com)<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>My Drive<\/strong> in the left sidebar<\/li>\n<li>Look for the <strong>Meet Recordings<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n<li>Click the recording file to play it directly in your browser<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You have full ownership of the file, meaning you can download, share, rename, move, or delete it at any time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Started the Recording (But Are Not the Organizer)<\/h3>\n<p>If you initiated the recording during a meeting that someone else organized, the file is still saved to the <strong>organizer&#8217;s<\/strong> Google Drive. However, you will also receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An email notification with a direct link to the recording<\/li>\n<li>Editing access to the file in Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can access the recording through the email link, but the file itself lives in the organizer&#8217;s storage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Are a Regular Participant<\/h3>\n<p>Participants who did not organize the meeting or start the recording do not automatically receive access to the recording. To view it, you need one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The organizer shares the file<\/strong> with you directly or with the entire organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>The recording link is posted<\/strong> in the meeting chat, a shared Slack channel, or another communication tool<\/li>\n<li><strong>The calendar event attachment<\/strong> is visible to all event attendees (this depends on the organizer&#8217;s sharing settings)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you attended a meeting and need the recording but do not have access, the simplest approach is to contact the organizer and request a share link.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access Summary<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;background:#f9fafb;font-weight:600\">Your Role<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;background:#f9fafb;font-weight:600\">Automatic Access?<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;background:#f9fafb;font-weight:600\">Where to Find It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Meeting organizer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Google Drive &gt; Meet Recordings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Person who started recording<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Yes (via email link)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Email notification + Drive link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Regular participant<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">No (must be shared)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\">Request from organizer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Download Google Meet Recordings<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have access to the recording in Google Drive, downloading it to your local machine is straightforward. This is essential if you want to edit the video, upload it to another platform, or <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/en\/blog\/transcribe-mp4-video-to-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcribe an MP4 video to text<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Download Process<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Drive and locate the recording in the <strong>Meet Recordings<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the file (or click the three-dot menu icon)<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Download<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The MP4 file will download to your default downloads folder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For large recordings (meetings over one hour), the download may take a few minutes. Google Drive does not compress the file during download, so the file size can be substantial \u2014 roughly 200-400 MB per hour of recording at standard quality.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Settings for Download<\/h3>\n<p>If the organizer shared the recording with you but restricted download permissions, you may see the video in Drive but be unable to download it. In that case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the organizer to update the sharing settings to allow download<\/li>\n<li>The organizer can do this by right-clicking the file &gt; <strong>Share<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Settings gear icon<\/strong> &gt; enabling &#8220;Viewers and commenters can download, print, and copy&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulk Downloads<\/h3>\n<p>If you need to <strong>download google meet recordings<\/strong> in bulk \u2014 for example, all recordings from a multi-day workshop \u2014 you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select multiple files in the Meet Recordings folder<\/li>\n<li>Right-click and choose <strong>Download<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Google Drive will compress them into a single ZIP file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Step-by-step guide to downloading Google Meet recordings from Google Drive\uff5cdownload google meet recording\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/info-google-meet-recordings-2-download-steps.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Record a Google Meet<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can find a recording, you need to create one. Not every Google Meet user has the ability to record meetings, and this is a common source of confusion.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Record?<\/h3>\n<p>Recording is available to users on the following Google Workspace plans:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Standard, Business Plus, or Enterprise<\/strong> (any tier)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education Plus<\/strong> or <strong>Teaching and Learning Upgrade<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Users on the free version of Google Meet (personal Gmail accounts) and Google Workspace <strong>Business Starter<\/strong> do <strong>not<\/strong> have access to the recording feature.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Recording<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Join or start a Google Meet session<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Activities<\/strong> icon (the shapes icon in the bottom toolbar)<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Recording<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Start recording<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A notification appears to all participants that the meeting is being recorded<\/li>\n<li>When finished, click the same menu and select <strong>Stop recording<\/strong>, or simply end the meeting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permission Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only the meeting organizer or someone within the same Google Workspace organization can start a recording<\/li>\n<li>External guests cannot start recordings<\/li>\n<li>All participants are notified when recording begins (there is no hidden or stealth recording option)<\/li>\n<li>Recordings capture the active speaker&#8217;s video, shared screens, and audio from all participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recording Duration Limits<\/h3>\n<p>Google Meet recordings can last up to <strong>8 hours<\/strong>. After that, the recording automatically stops. For exceptionally long sessions, consider starting a new recording after the first one stops.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You Cannot Record?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several scenarios where recording is simply not an option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are on a free Google account or Workspace Starter plan<\/li>\n<li>You are an external guest in someone else&#8217;s meeting<\/li>\n<li>The meeting organizer has disabled recording for participants<\/li>\n<li>You need a record of a meeting that already happened (and nobody hit record)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these situations, you have alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative: Take Notes Manually<\/h3>\n<p>The most basic fallback is manual note-taking. However, this splits your attention between participating and documenting, leading to incomplete notes and missed details.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative: Use a Third-Party Meeting Assistant<\/h3>\n<p>Several AI-powered meeting assistants can join your Google Meet sessions and capture transcripts automatically. These tools often require you to grant calendar access and allow a &#8220;bot&#8221; to join your meetings, which may raise privacy concerns in some organizations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Alternative: Transcribe with Felo Subtitles<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a recording file (from any source \u2014 a colleague shared it, you screen-recorded the meeting, or you have an audio memo), <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felo Subtitles<\/a> provides the fastest path to a complete, accurate transcript.<\/p>\n<p>With Felo Subtitles, you do not need a paid Workspace plan to get a text version of your meeting. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload any MP4, MP3, WAV, or other common audio\/video format<\/li>\n<li>Receive an AI-generated transcript in minutes<\/li>\n<li>Get support for over 50 languages, making it ideal for international teams<\/li>\n<li>Export transcripts in SRT, TXT, or other formats for sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you could not record the meeting through Google Meet&#8217;s built-in feature, a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/en\/blog\/voice-memo-transcription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voice memo recording on your phone<\/a> can be uploaded and transcribed with high accuracy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Felo Subtitles interface for transcribing meeting recordings\uff5cgoogle meet saved recordings\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gbase.ai\/subtitles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/info-google-meet-recordings-3-transcribe-ui.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 24px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/?cta=article-google-meet-recordings-feature\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #3B82F6; color: white; padding: 12px 32px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transcribe Meetings for Free<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Transcribe a Google Meet Recording<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you have a <strong>google meet recording<\/strong> downloaded as an MP4 or a separate audio file from the meeting, here is how to get a full transcript using Felo Subtitles.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Download Your Recording<\/h3>\n<p>Follow the download steps outlined earlier in this article. Save the MP4 file from Google Drive to your computer.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open Felo Subtitles<\/h3>\n<p>Go to subtitles.felo.me in your browser. No installation is required \u2014 Felo Subtitles works entirely in the browser.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Upload Your File<\/h3>\n<p>Click the upload area and select your Google Meet recording file. Felo Subtitles accepts MP4, MP3, WAV, M4A, and many other common formats. The maximum file size for free accounts is generous enough to handle most meeting recordings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select Language and Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Choose the primary language spoken in the meeting. If your meeting involved multiple languages (for example, English and Japanese), Felo Subtitles can detect and transcribe them. You can also enable speaker identification to distinguish between different participants.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Generate and Export Your Transcript<\/h3>\n<p>Click &#8220;Start&#8221; and wait for the AI to process your file. For a one-hour meeting, transcription typically completes in 2-5 minutes. Once complete, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review and edit the transcript directly in the browser<\/li>\n<li>Export as SRT (for subtitles), TXT (plain text), or other formats<\/li>\n<li>Share the transcript link with colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Use the transcript as meeting minutes, training material, or documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This workflow is particularly valuable for teams that need searchable meeting records but do not have access to Google Workspace&#8217;s premium recording features. Rather than paying for a higher-tier plan solely for recording, you can use a free or low-cost audio recording tool and let Felo Subtitles handle the transcription.<\/p>\n<p>For teams already using <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/en\/blog\/best-ai-note-taking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI note-taking apps<\/a>, Felo Subtitles complements those workflows by providing high-quality transcripts that can be fed into your existing note-taking system.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing and Organizing Your Google Meet Saved Recordings<\/h2>\n<p>Over time, your Meet Recordings folder can accumulate dozens or even hundreds of files. Here are best practices for keeping your <strong>google meet saved recordings<\/strong> organized.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rename Files Immediately<\/h3>\n<p>Google Meet&#8217;s default file naming convention (meeting title + date\/time) can be confusing when you have multiple meetings per day. Rename recordings with a clear, descriptive title right after the meeting ends.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create Subfolders by Project or Team<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of leaving everything in the root &#8220;Meet Recordings&#8221; folder, create subfolders organized by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project name<\/li>\n<li>Team or department<\/li>\n<li>Client name<\/li>\n<li>Date range (monthly or quarterly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Retention Policies<\/h3>\n<p>Meeting recordings consume Google Drive storage. A one-hour recording is approximately 200-400 MB, and storage fills up quickly for active teams. Consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deleting recordings older than 90 days (after extracting transcripts and action items)<\/li>\n<li>Moving important recordings to a shared team Drive with more storage<\/li>\n<li>Downloading and archiving to external storage for long-term retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share Strategically<\/h3>\n<p>Rather than sharing individual files, consider creating a shared folder where all team recordings are automatically organized. The meeting organizer can change the default save location in Google Drive settings, or use Google Drive automation (via Apps Script) to auto-move recordings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting: Recording Not Appearing<\/h2>\n<p>If you recorded a meeting but the file is not showing up, here are the most common causes and fixes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processing delay<\/strong>: Google Meet recordings can take up to several hours to process after the meeting ends. Wait and check back later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrong Google account<\/strong>: If you have multiple Google accounts, make sure you are checking the Drive associated with the account that organized the meeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage full<\/strong>: If the organizer&#8217;s Google Drive is full, the recording may fail silently. Check available storage in Google Drive settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting was not actually recorded<\/strong>: Confirm that the recording indicator (red dot) was visible during the meeting. Simply clicking &#8220;Record&#8221; is not enough if the confirmation dialog was dismissed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workspace plan limitation<\/strong>: Verify that the organizer&#8217;s account is on a Workspace plan that supports recording (Business Standard or higher).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are looking for an alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/en\/blog\/google-meet-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">test your Google Meet setup<\/a> before an important call, testing the recording feature in advance can prevent these issues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are Google Meet recordings stored?<\/h3>\n<p>Google Meet recordings are stored in the <strong>meeting organizer&#8217;s Google Drive<\/strong>, inside a folder called &#8220;Meet Recordings.&#8221; The file is saved in MP4 format and is also linked to the Google Calendar event if the meeting was scheduled through Calendar. The organizer and the person who started the recording both receive an email notification with a direct link to the file.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take for a Google Meet recording to appear?<\/h3>\n<p>After the meeting ends, Google typically processes the recording within a few minutes to several hours. Short meetings (under 30 minutes) usually appear within 10-15 minutes. Longer recordings may take 1-4 hours to process. If the recording has not appeared after 24 hours, check that the organizer&#8217;s Google Drive has sufficient storage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I record a Google Meet with a free account?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The recording feature is only available on paid Google Workspace plans, specifically Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise, Education Plus, and Teaching and Learning Upgrade. Users on free personal Gmail accounts or Google Workspace Business Starter cannot record meetings. As an alternative, you can use a screen recording tool or audio capture app, then upload the file to Felo Subtitles for transcription.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I share a Google Meet recording with someone outside my organization?<\/h3>\n<p>Open Google Drive, locate the recording file, right-click it, and select &#8220;Share.&#8221; Enter the external person&#8217;s email address and set their permission level (Viewer or Commenter). Make sure the sharing settings allow access to people outside your organization \u2014 your Google Workspace admin may need to enable external sharing if it is restricted.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can participants download a Google Meet recording?<\/h3>\n<p>By default, participants cannot access the recording unless the organizer shares the file with them. Once shared, whether participants can download the file depends on the sharing settings. The organizer can enable or disable the &#8220;Viewers and commenters can download, print, and copy&#8221; option in the file&#8217;s sharing settings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What format are Google Meet recordings saved in?<\/h3>\n<p>Google Meet recordings are saved in <strong>MP4 format<\/strong> with H.264 video encoding. This format is compatible with virtually all video players and editing software. If you need to extract just the audio, you can use a tool like Felo Subtitles to transcribe the MP4 directly, or convert the file to MP3 using any standard video converter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Finding your Google Meet recordings comes down to knowing where Google stores them (the organizer&#8217;s Google Drive, in the &#8220;Meet Recordings&#8221; folder) and understanding the access permissions based on your role in the meeting. If you are the organizer, your recordings are always in your Drive. If you are a participant, you need the organizer to share the file with you.<\/p>\n<p>For teams that cannot record meetings due to plan limitations, or for anyone who needs searchable, accurate transcripts of their meeting recordings, Felo Subtitles provides a practical solution. Upload any audio or video file and get a complete transcript in minutes \u2014 no paid Workspace plan required, no meeting bots joining your calls, and support for 50+ languages.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0; padding: 32px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #2563EB 100%); border-radius: 16px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: bold;\">Turn meeting recordings into searchable text \u2014 in minutes<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitles.felo.me\/?cta=article-google-meet-recordings-footer\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: white; color: #3B82F6; padding: 18px 48px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Transcribing with Felo<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #DBEAFE; margin-top: 12px;\">Free to start \u00b7 No credit card 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