Zoom is a Windows software for organizing conference calls with multiple participants or talking with other people one on one. There are flexible video and audio quality parameters. The main interface is customizable.

How to start

You are instructed to register on the official website to begin using the program. There is a free subscription plan with limited functionality. Alternatively, you can purchase one of the paid options to acquire cloud storage, translated captions, unlimited whiteboards for digital lessons and enable up to 1000 attendees per virtual meeting.

Capabilities

Similar to Skype, the main purpose of this utility is organizing video and audio calls. Users can schedule future meetings, join an existing chat or start a new one. It is possible to share the contents of the screen with other participants. Team chats are useful for coordinating work tasks with colleagues.

There are several templates for digital whiteboards that can help visualize business presentations or school lessons. You are able to create and save personal layouts. The keyboard shortcuts for accessing all main functions can be customized.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you instruments for making video and audio calls;
there is an option to share the screen contents with other people;
several paid subscription plans with extended functionality are available;
it is possible to organize conference calls with multiple participants;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.