Here’s a question i often encounter at work:
I need to save some important videos from my Microsoft Teams chats, meetings, channels, as well as Microsoft Stream. How can I download these videos to my computer?”
Save video files from Microsoft Teams to your computer
Downloading videos from Microsoft Teams and Stream can be useful for offline access or archiving. Here’s how to do it from different sources:
Download from Teams Chat messages or a Channel
- First off, go ahead and locate the video in the Teams chat or channel.
- Click the “More options” (…) next to the video link (or thumbnail).
- From the menu, pick the “Download” option.
- The video file will save to your computer default downloads folder.
Download Teams Meeting Video Recordings
- Open the Teams meeting chat for your specific meeting.
- Find the recording in the chat history.
- Next, click on the “More options” (…) next to the recording.
- Now; Select “Open in Microsoft Stream” (or “Open in SharePoint” for newer recordings).
- Then, in Stream/SharePoint, click the “…” menu below the video.
- Choose the “Download” option to save the video file (use mp4 or avi formats).
- For SharePoint, you might see a direct “Download” option in Teams without opening SharePoint.
Download video from Microsoft Stream
- Search and open the video in Microsoft Stream.
- Click the “…” menu below the video link.
- Select “Download” if the option is available. If not available, the video owner or admin hasn’t allowed downloads.
Can’t find videos and other troubleshooting steps
Can’t find the video
- Use Teams or Stream search function.
- Ask the person who shared it to resend the link.
Download option missing
- Check if you have the necessary permissions.
- Contact the video owner or your IT admin for access.
Your Download fails or the file is corrupted
- Ensure stable internet connection and sufficient storage space.
- Try downloading again or use a different browser.
Video quality issues
- Stream automatically adjusts quality; try playing at highest quality before downloading.
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