Can I record Google Meet without Google Workspace?

Yes, but not with the built-in feature. You can use third-party tools like Convo which work with free Gmail accounts and don't require Google Workspace.

Do participants know when I'm recording Google Meet?

With built-in recording, yes—all participants are notified. With Convo, the recording happens locally on your device, so no notification appears in the meeting.

Where are Google Meet recordings saved?

Built-in recordings are saved to the meeting organizer's Google Drive in the 'Meet Recordings' folder. With Convo, recordings are processed locally and saved as text transcripts and meeting notes.

Can I record Google Meet on my phone?

Built-in recording is only available on desktop. Mobile users with Google Workspace can start a recording from desktop before joining on mobile, but cannot initiate recording from the mobile app.

How to Record Google Meet [2026 Guide]

Method 1: Built-in Google Meet Recording

Note: Built-in recording requires Google Workspace (paid plan). Free Gmail accounts cannot use this feature.

Join or start your Google Meet

Open meet.google.com and either join an existing meeting or start a new one.

Click the three dots menu

In the bottom right corner of the meeting window, click the three dots icon (more options).

Select "Record meeting"

Click "Record meeting" from the dropdown menu. All participants will be notified that recording has started.

Stop recording when done

Click the three dots again and select "Stop recording." The recording will be saved to your Google Drive.

Limitations of Built-in Recording

•Requires Google Workspace (paid subscription)
•Everyone in the meeting is notified of recording
•No automatic transcription or meeting notes
•Large video files consume Google Drive storage
•Must manually review recording to find key moments

There's a better way to record Google Meet

Instead of manually recording and rewatching hours of video, use Convo to automatically capture everything important

Feature	Manual Recording	Convo
Cost	Workspace required ($12+/mo)	Free tier available
Recording visible to others
Automatic transcription
AI meeting notes
Action items extracted
Storage required	Large video files	Minimal (text-based)