Zoom | Desktop App

Users can place the video gallery on one screen and the shared content on the other, preserving context and improving readability.

The app uses AI-based segmentation to apply virtual backgrounds, touch-up appearance, and studio effects—functions unavailable in the browser client. zoom desktop app

The Zoom Desktop App remains essential for professionals who need more than a browser tab can provide. Its local recording, dual-monitor support, advanced host controls, and superior performance make it the recommended choice for daily use—especially for hosts, educators, and team leads. While casual participants may suffice with the web client or mobile app, the desktop version delivers the full breadth of Zoom’s capabilities. Users can place the video gallery on one

Last updated: April 2026