Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1404322
MC1404322 - (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Recap app consolidates meeting recaps in one place
The Microsoft Teams Recap app, rolling out July–August 2026, centralizes meeting recordings, transcripts, and AI summaries for improved productivity. It offers filters, audio/video recaps, and access to past 30 days' meetings. AI features require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license; the app is pre-installed but not pinned by default.
- Message Center ID
- MC1404322
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 564614
- Platforms
- Desktop, Mac, Web
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- Last updated
- 2026-08-11
- Expires
- 2026-10-05
Updated August 11, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why]The Recap app in Microsoft Teams provides a centralized experience for users to find, review, and catch up on meeting recaps. By bringing recordings, transcripts, and AI-powered summaries together, this feature improves personal productivity and helps users quickly stay informed across meetings.Quick filters help users find the right meetings faster, while audio recap capabilities enable efficient review of multiple meetings in a podcast-style format. Users can also browse and revisit meeting recaps from the past 30 days, making it easier to stay up to date.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 564614.[Rollout Schedule]Targeted Release: Rollout begins in early July 2026 and is expected to complete in early July 2026.General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early July 2026 and is expected to complete by end of August 2026 (previously early August).[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedAll Microsoft Teams usersPlatforms/ServicesMicrosoft Teams for WindowsMicrosoft Teams for MacMicrosoft Teams for webMobile support coming soonWhat will happenThe Recap app is a first-party Microsoft Teams core app.A new Recap app will be available in Teams and accessible from the app store in the left rail: The app is pre-installed but not pinned by default.Users will be able to:View meeting recaps from the past 30 daysFilter meetings by date, participants, or keywordsAccess recaps for meetings that include a recording or transcriptWatch video recaps or listen to audio recaps:Generate a combined audio recap across multiple meetings: Users can access the Recap app from the Teams app store by selecting Apps and then Recap, browse recent meetings, and open individual recaps to view or listen.AI-powered recap features such as audio recap, video recap, and intelligent summaries require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.Users without a Copilot license can still access recordings and transcripts based on existing permissions.The feature is enabled by default.[Action Required/Recommendations]No action is required.Consider the following recommendations:Review and update internal training and adoption materials.Communicate Copilot licensing requirements for AI-generated recap features.Pin the Recap app for your organization using Teams admin center (app setup policies) to improve discoverability.[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations have been identified for this change.