Recording your iPhone screen can be incredibly useful in various situations. Whether you want to capture a gaming session, create a tutorial, or share a memorable moment, having the ability to record your screen can come in handy. Luckily, Apple provides built-in screen recording capabilities on iPhones running iOS 11 or later. In this article, we will guide you through the easy steps to record your iPhone screen.
Step 1: Enable screen recording
To begin recording your iPhone screen, you first need to enable the screen recording feature. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone and navigate to the “Control Center” section. From there, tap on “Customize Controls” and find “Screen Recording” in the list. Tap the green “+” button next to it to add it to your Control Center.
Step 2: Access Control Center
Once you have added screen recording to your Control Center, you can access it by swiping down from the top-right corner (iPhone X and later) or up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 and earlier). This will reveal the Control Center panel.
Step 3: Start recording
In the Control Center, you will find the screen recording button represented by a circle within a circle. Tap on this button to start recording your iPhone screen. You will see a three-second countdown before the recording begins.
Step 4: Customize recording settings
If you want to customize your screen recording settings, long-press or force touch the screen recording button in the Control Center. This will bring up additional options such as turning on/off microphone audio, enabling/disabling showing touches on the screen, and choosing the preferred video quality.
Step 5: End the recording
To end the screen recording, tap on the red status bar at the top of the screen or go back to the Control Center and tap the screen recording button again. A confirmation pop-up will appear, and once confirmed, your recording will be saved to your Photos app.
Step 6: Access your recorded videos
To access your recorded videos, open the Photos app on your iPhone and navigate to the “Recents” album. Your recorded screen videos will be saved there. From here, you can edit, share, or delete your recordings as needed.
Step 7: Use third-party screen recording apps
In addition to the built-in screen recording feature, there are several third-party apps available that offer even more functionality. One popular app is “Record it!” which allows you to record your screen in high quality, edit the videos with their built-in editor, and instantly share them on various social media platforms.
Step 8: Commonly Asked Questions
1. Can I record my screen while using FaceTime?
Yes, you can record your screen while using FaceTime. Simply follow the steps mentioned above and start recording during your FaceTime call.
2. Can I record my screen with audio from other apps?
Yes, when you enable screen recording, it captures both the audio from your device and any audio playing from other apps. However, you can choose to disable microphone audio if you only want to record the system audio.
3. How long can I record my screen?
By default, there is no time limit for screen recording on your iPhone. You can record for as long as your device has storage space available.
References
1. Apple Support: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207935
2. Record it! App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/record-it-screen-recorder/id1380506653