Starting with iOS 11, you can screen record your iPhone in just a few taps. It enables you to capture what’s on-screen, make tutorials, film your gameplay, and more. On top of this, you can also record internal and external audio, making the experience richer and more functional. Show
Let us get straight in and show you how to screen record on iPhone and iPad.
How to enable screen recording on iPhone via Control CenterBefore you can start recording your screen, you have to add its button to the iPhone Control Center. Here’s how.
Guide to screen recording with audio on iPhone and iPadDo you want to record the iPhone screen and the audio at the same time? It can be helpful when you are making a tutorial or recording gameplay with your commentary. Let me show you how to do it.
Note: When you long-press the Screen Recording button (step 2 above), you might see a few app names here. Photos is selected by default which means the screen recording will be saved to the Photos app. If you select some other third-party app, the screen recording can be broadcast/saved in that app. For example, you can use this feature to share your iPhone screen while on a Zoom call. Instructions here. The Gmail app also supports this (for Google Meet). Stop screen recording on iPhone and iPadYou can stop iPhone screen recording by tapping the top red status bar on iPhones with the Home button. On iPhone models with Face ID, tap the tiny red pill (that shows the time) at the top-left. Finally, tap Stop. Alternatively, you may also open the Control Center and tap the red Screen Recording button. The screen recording file will be saved to the Photos app. Scroll down the Albums tab, and under Media Types, you will see Screen Recordings. Tap to see all your screen recordings in one place. How to record iPhone screen using MacIf you have access to a Mac, you can use it to record the iPhone screen. Recently, I showed you how to record iPhone FaceTime calls with audio using this method. It is fun and informative. Let us see how to use macOS to record your iOS/iPadOS screen!
Note: In some apps (like FaceTime), you cannot record audio (unless you use a Mac. Steps above). Plus, with some apps (like Amazon Prime video), you may record the screen, but the recorded file will not have the on-screen movie or TV show content. This is primarily to prevent piracy. Finally, you cannot record your screen and use screen mirroring simultaneously. This is how you can record your iPhone or iPad screen. I hope this quick guide helped you. If you have any confusion, share it in the comments below. I will have a look and reply. You may also like to read:
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Where are screen recordings saved to?Screen recordings are saved to the phone's media storage or phone's default camera roll. You can edit your screen recordings on from Google photos on Android devices.
Why can't I find the screen recording on my iPhone?Solution 1: Add Screen Recording Icon to Control Center
You can go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls > Screen Recording, add it.
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