Screen recording is a useful feature that allows you to capture what’s happening on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch screen. Whether you want to share a gameplay moment, create a tutorial, or simply record something interesting on your screen, iOS and iPadOS make it easy to do right from the Control Center. This guide will show you How To Screen Record and capture sound on your Apple device.
Steps to Record Your Screen
Screen recording on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is straightforward and can be initiated in just a few taps. Here’s how to start recording:
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Access Control Center: The first step is to open Control Center. On most iPhone and iPad models, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen. If you have an older iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen instead.
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Tap the Record Button: Look for the Screen Recording button in Control Center. It’s a gray circle icon. Tap this button to begin recording. You’ll see a three-second countdown appear on the button before the recording starts. This gives you a moment to get ready.
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Start Screen Recording: After the countdown, the Screen Recording button will turn red, indicating that recording is now active. Anything you do on your screen will now be recorded. Simply exit Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen or tapping anywhere on the screen outside of the Control Center panel to begin recording your screen activity.
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Stop Recording: When you’re finished recording, there are a couple of ways to stop. The easiest way is to tap the red Screen Recording indicator at the top-left corner of your screen (or top-center on older iPhones). Tap “Stop” in the prompt that appears. Alternatively, you can open Control Center again and tap the red Screen Recording button to stop the recording.
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Find Your Screen Recording: All your screen recordings are automatically saved to the Photos app. Open the Photos app, and you’ll find your latest screen recording in your Library, typically under the “Recents” album or “Videos” album.
What if the Screen Recording Button is Missing?
If you don’t see the Screen Recording button in your Control Center, it might not be added to your Control Center customization settings. Here’s how to add it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on Control Center.
- Scroll down to the “More Controls” section.
- Find Screen Recording in the list.
- Tap the “+” button next to “Screen Recording” to add it to your “Included Controls”.
Once added, the Screen Recording button will always be available in your Control Center for quick access.
Important Things to Know About Screen Recording
- Audio Recording: By default, screen recording captures video and audio from your screen. If you want to include microphone audio (like your voice), press and hold the Screen Recording button in Control Center before tapping “Start Recording”. This will bring up options to turn the microphone on or off.
- App Restrictions: Some apps may prevent screen recording for privacy or copyright reasons. You might find that screen recording is disabled or audio is muted when using certain apps.
- No Screen Mirroring While Recording: You cannot simultaneously record your screen and use screen mirroring features like AirPlay at the same time. You’ll need to stop screen mirroring to start a screen recording, and vice versa.
Screen recording is a handy feature built right into your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Now that you know how to use it, you can easily capture and share anything on your screen.
