How to Record Your Screen on an iPhone

Have you ever wished to record a video of your iPhone screen to highlight a fantastic app or a handy feature? So look no further! This step-by-step instruction will teach you how to record your iPhone screen. We have you covered whether you have the most recent iPhone model or an older model. Keep reading further to learn more about screen recording on iPhone. The procedures mentioned in the article are best suited for iPhone devices running iOS 11 and are more advanced.

Some steps may alter if you have an older iPhone or a different iOS version.

Before you begin, remember that screen recordings can quickly take up your iPhone storage, especially if they are extensive. Consider backing up your iPhone images or deleting the storage on your iPhone.

How to Turn on Your iPhone’s Screen Recording Feature

All iPhones with iOS 11 or later may record screens. Check the Control Center for the screen record button before learning to screen record on an iPhone. If not, add it. Starting recording will be simple and faster.

Step 1: Access the Control Center Menu

Swipe your phone screen either upwards or downwards to open the Control Center menu.

Screen Recording feature not Visible

Step 2: Check for the Screen Record Button

Look for the screen record button, which appears as a dot enclosed within a circle. If it’s not visible, proceed to the next section.

Step 3: Locate Screen Record in Settings

If you couldn’t find the screen record button, you can find it in your device’s settings. Access the Control Center, then navigate to “Control Centre”

Go to Settings Tab

Step 4: Access Screen Recording Option

Scroll down to the “More Controls” section and search for the “Screen Recording” option.

Settings>> Control Centre

Step 5: Click on the Green Plus (+) Icon to Add Screen Recording to Control Center

Tap the green “+” symbol located to the left of the text. This action will move the feature to the “Included Controls” section above. Note that you can rearrange Control Center icons by holding and dragging the three-line symbol next to them.

Setting >> control centre>> Screen Recording

Step 6: Remove Screen Record Button (Optional)

To remove the screen record button from the Control Center, return to the Control Center screen and tap the red “-” symbol anytime you wish to remove it.

Remove Screen Recording

How to Record Your Screen on an iPhone

Step 1: Find Control Center

Swipe down from the top right corner of your iPhone screen (or swipe up from the bottom on older iPhone models) to open Control Center.

You will come across various icons and control options. Amidst the same, the screen recording button looks like a solid circle inside a circle.

Note: Scroll down if you don’t see this symbol in your Control Center. The screen recording option will be the final icon on your screen unless you manually adjusted the order of your Control Center icons in the previous stage.

Locate Screen Recording

Step 2: Start Recording

Tap the “Screen Recording” button in the Control Center.

A countdown timer of three seconds will appear, giving you time to prepare.

Once the countdown ends, the screen recording on the iPhone begins. The appearance of the red status bar at the screen top indicates the initiation of screen recording.

Start Recording

Step 3: Stop Recording

Your iPhone recorder will stop once the red status bar appears at the top.

You can also stop recording by reopening the Control Center and tapping the “Screen Recording” button.

Stop Recording

Step 4: View Your Recorded Video

Once you’ve stopped the recording, a notification will appear, indicating that your video has been saved to your Photos app.

Open the Photos app and navigate to the “Recents” album or the “Videos” folder to find your recorded video.

How to Enable Screen Recording with Audio on an iPhone

The iPhone’s screen recording feature lets you simultaneously record your voice and screen.

Follow these steps before pressing the Record button to activate the microphone.

Step 1: Initiate the Screen Recording

Start the process by clicking on the Record button.

Click on Start Recording

Step 2: Activate the Microphone by Long Pressing on Screen Recording Icon

On the pop-up screen, tap the microphone icon located at the bottom, and then press “Start Recording.”

Turn on the Microphone

Step 3: Commence the Countdown

A countdown will begin, preparing you for the recording.

Count down

Step 4: Close Control Center

Tap twice to close the Control Center and exit the screen.

Step 5: Control the Microphone

The microphone is active during recording. To deactivate it, tap and hold the microphone icon on the recording screen.

Step 6: Transfer the Recording

If needed, transfer the iPhone screen recording to a Mac or another device for further use.

Video can be transferred from a Mac to an iPhone in several ways, but some compress it more than others. iMessage allows you to share videos without compromising quality.

How to Record your iPhone Screen with a Mac

The iPhone’s built-in screen recording feature was launched in 2017 when users started to mirror their iPhone’s screen to their Mac devices and record it with Quick Time.

If you’re on Mojave or earlier, you can still do this.

Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Connect Your iPhone

Link your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.

Step 2: Launch QuickTime Player

Open QuickTime Player on your Mac.

Step 3: Go to File in the Menu and Select Start a New Recording

Click on “File” in the menu, then select “New Movie Recording.”

Step 4: Choose Your iPhone

Click the arrow next to the record button and pick your iPhone as the source.

Step 5: Begin Recording

Press the “Record” button to start capturing your iPhone screen.

This method is quicker and more convenient than transferring screen recordings to your Mac, although it does require having your Mac with you and connecting your iPhone to it.

How to Open and Edit your Screen Recording

You can edit your new video in the Photos app by adding filters, trimming the beginning or end, and saving it as a new clip on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open Your Video

Launch the Photos app and head to Camera Roll. Choose the video you want to edit.

Step 2: Click on the Edit Icon and Start Editing

Tap “Edit” located at the top right of the screen.

Click on Edit Button

Step 3: Adjust Playback

To change the playback direction, tap the arrow next to the play button on the right (turns yellow) or tap the hand on the left (changes to blue).

Step 4: Preview your Changes

Play the video to preview your changes and adjust the arrows accordingly.

Step 5: Apply Filters

Use the same filters as you would in Photos to enhance your video.

Step 6: Save Your Edited Clip

Once you’re satisfied with the edits, tap “Done” and choose “Save as New Clip” to save your edited video.

How to Improve Screen Recording on iPhone

Screen recording on an iPhone is straightforward. With some tips and tricks, you can make the process more smooth.

Close any app you’re not using

During screen recording, your phone’s processor and RAM can be taxed, so try closing apps that aren’t in use to avoid performance issues.

Turn on Do Not Disturb mode

Just tap the half-moon icon in the Control Center to enable Do Not Disturb mode. There is no blocking or silencing of calls or notifications; they are silenced.

Lock your iPhone’s orientation

You can rotate your iPhone’s screen so the Control Center doesn’t change orientation when you open it.

Add captions with iMovie

By adding captions to your videos, you can improve viewer comprehension.

Use an external microphone

IPhones are all right when recording audio, but if you want something more professional, you’ll need to connect external microphones to iPhones.

FAQ’s

Why can’t I start screen recording?

There can be several reasons behind this problem. One of the significant reasons that iPhone users face while initiating screen recording is that the feature is not enabled. Disconnect your device with other external devices. Finally, force restarting your device.

Why is my screen recording option not showing on my iPhone?

The screen recording option may not be available on iPhone due to restriction issues. Secondly, the screen recording feature may not be enabled on your device. Another primary reason is that the quality might not be added to the control center.

Why did my screen recording not save?

Storage space or file size limitations prevent you from saving it. You can synchronize it with Imovies or any other third-party application if you do not want to make a long recording. The easy and convenient way method to do so is to create the recording. Then, make it in parts and synchronize it with iMovies.

What is the reason that iPhone screen recordings don’t have sound?

If you’re stuck with the problem that your screen recording has no audio, flip the switch to unmute your iPhone. It is due to your microphone audio being turned off, which is why the screen is not recorded with audio. Swipe up to access the control center, and it’s done.