How to Download and Install Zoom Desktop and Mobile Apps (2020)

Last Updated: October 14, 2020

Zoom is a popular video conferencing software that you can access from almost anywhere. This wikiHow will teach you how to download the Zoom computer client on your Windows and Mac as well as the iOS and Android mobile app.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Downloading the Mac and Windows Computer Client

1
Go to https://zoom.us/download. You can use any web browser to download Zoom.
- If your company or organization has Zoom Rooms, they will provide you with information about downloading the appropriate software.
2
Click Download. Since the browser and page automatically detects your operating system, this will be the appropriate Mac or Windows download.

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3
Double-click the downloaded file to install Zoom. The downloaded file will open as either an Installation Wizard (for Windows) or a folder that contains the Zoom application icon that you need to drag to your Application folder in Finder (for Mac).
4
Follow the on-screen instructions. Once you've followed all the instructions, Zoom will be installed on your computer. Next, make an account.
- Whenever you click a Zoom meeting invitation link, you'll get a pop-up to use the downloaded software and can click Launch to join the meeting with your client.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Downloading the Mobile App

1
Open the Google Play Store
or App Store
. You'll find these app stores on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
2
Search "Zoom." The search bar is located at the top of the Google Play Store or in a tab with a magnifying glass at the bottom of the screen in the App Store.
- Tap the search result with the app icon that looks like a video camera inside a blue circle and lists "zoom.us" as the developer.
3
Tap Install or Get. This app is free to download and install, but you'll be prompted to create or sign into an account to use.
- You'll see a progress bar that shows the app's installation progress; once finished, you'll find it on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching. If you tap a Zoom meeting invitation link, the app will automatically launch.

Community Q&A

Question

How to get profile picture for Zoom?

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Community Answer

You can click on your profile option and then choose an image saved in your device.