{"id":67422,"date":"2026-10-16T19:10:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=67422"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:10:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:40:46","slug":"how-to-screen-record-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Screen Record on iPhone (With Sound, Step by Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to save a video call moment, show someone how an app works or capture a bug? Here is how to screen record on iPhone: open <strong>Control Center<\/strong>, tap the <strong>Screen Recording<\/strong> button (a dot inside a circle), wait for the three-second countdown, and the iPhone records everything on screen. Tap the red indicator at the top to stop, and the video is saved to the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app. No extra app is needed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone.webp\" alt=\"Person holding an iPhone to screen record with sound\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center &gt; tap Screen Recording &gt; wait 3 seconds. For your voice, touch and hold the button and turn on Microphone first. To stop, tap the red recording indicator at the top &gt; Stop. Find the video in Photos. If the button is missing, open Control Center, tap + (top left) &gt; Add a Control &gt; Screen Recording.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad251cb33c6c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Step_2_How_to_screen_record_on_iPhone\" >Step 2: How to screen record on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#How_to_screen_record_on_iPhone_with_sound_your_voice\" >How to screen record on iPhone with sound (your voice)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#How_to_stop_a_screen_recording\" >How to stop a screen recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Where_do_iPhone_screen_recordings_go\" >Where do iPhone screen recordings go?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Trim_the_start_and_end\" >Trim the start and end<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Tips_for_a_clean_screen_recording\" >Tips for a clean screen recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Why_cant_I_screen_record_on_my_iPhone\" >Why can&#8217;t I screen record on my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Screen_recording_on_other_devices\" >Screen recording on other devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Does_iPhone_screen_recording_record_sound\" >Does iPhone screen recording record sound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Is_there_a_time_limit_on_iPhone_screen_recording\" >Is there a time limit on iPhone screen recording?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\/#Where_is_the_Screen_Recording_button_on_iPhone\" >Where is the Screen Recording button on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Add_Screen_Recording_to_Control_Center\"><\/span>Step 1: Add Screen Recording to Control Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most iPhones show the Screen Recording button in Control Center already. If you don&#8217;t see it, add it once and it stays there:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Control Center<\/strong>: swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. On an iPhone with a Home button (such as iPhone SE), swipe up from the bottom edge.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>+<\/strong> in the top-left corner.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Add a Control<\/strong> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Find and tap <strong>Screen Recording<\/strong>. It drops into the first free spot.<\/li>\n<li>Drag it where you want it, then tap an empty area to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On older iOS versions, controls are added from <strong>Settings &gt; Control Center<\/strong> instead, by tapping the green + next to Screen Recording. Apple&#8217;s guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/use-and-customize-control-center-iph59095ec58\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customizing Control Center<\/a> covers both layouts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_How_to_screen_record_on_iPhone\"><\/span>Step 2: How to screen record on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the app or screen you want to record.<\/li>\n<li>Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the grey <strong>Screen Recording<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for the three-second countdown, then close Control Center. Everything on screen is now being recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While it records, a red indicator shows at the top of the screen so you always know the recording is running.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_screen_record_on_iPhone_with_sound_your_voice\"><\/span>How to screen record on iPhone with sound (your voice)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default the microphone is off, so your voice isn&#8217;t recorded. To narrate a tutorial or capture what people around you say:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Control Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Touch and hold<\/strong> the Screen Recording button.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Microphone<\/strong> to turn it on.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Start Recording<\/strong> and wait for the countdown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The microphone setting is remembered, so turn it off the same way next time if you want a silent recording.<\/p>\n<p>The same long-press menu also lets you choose where the recording goes. <strong>Photos<\/strong> is the default; some apps (such as video-calling or social apps) can appear in the list for broadcasting your screen live.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stop_a_screen_recording\"><\/span>How to stop a screen recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use either method:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tap the <strong>red recording indicator<\/strong> at the top of the screen, then tap <strong>Stop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Or open Control Center and tap the red <strong>Screen Recording<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A notice appears at the top saying the video was saved. Tap it to open the recording right away.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_iPhone_screen_recordings_go\"><\/span>Where do iPhone screen recordings go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every recording is saved as a video in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app, in your Library alongside your other photos and videos. If you use iCloud Photos, it syncs to your other Apple devices like any other video.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trim_the_start_and_end\"><\/span>Trim the start and end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recordings usually begin with you closing Control Center and end with you opening it again. To cut those bits off:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the recording in Photos and tap <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Drag the handles at either end of the timeline below the video to the points you want to keep.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong>, then choose <strong>Save Video<\/strong> (replace) or <strong>Save Video as New Clip<\/strong> (keep the original too).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_a_clean_screen_recording\"><\/span>Tips for a clean screen recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silence notifications first.<\/strong> Turn on a Focus such as Do Not Disturb from Control Center so messages don&#8217;t pop up in the middle of your video.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your storage.<\/strong> Screen recordings can be large, especially long ones. Keep an eye on free space, and see our guide to clearing the iPhone cache if space runs low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep it short.<\/strong> Record several short clips instead of one long one; they are easier to trim and share.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use landscape for games and videos.<\/strong> Turn off Portrait Orientation Lock in Control Center before you start if you want a wide recording.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_screen_record_on_my_iPhone\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I screen record on my iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The button isn&#8217;t in Control Center.<\/strong> Add it as shown in Step 1.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The app blocks recording.<\/strong> Apple notes that some apps don&#8217;t allow you to record audio or video. Streaming video apps commonly do this, and you&#8217;ll get a black or silent video.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen mirroring is on.<\/strong> You can&#8217;t record the screen and mirror it to a TV or Mac at the same time. Stop mirroring, then record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not enough storage.<\/strong> Free up some space and try again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s support page on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/ht207935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recording the screen on your iPhone<\/a> has the official steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_recording_on_other_devices\"><\/span>Screen recording on other devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Need the same thing on a computer? See our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/screen-record-windows-11\/\">screen recording on Windows 11<\/a> (free, with audio) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-screenshot-on-chromebook\/\">taking screenshots on a Chromebook<\/a>. For still images on a PC, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2005\/03\/capture-desktop-images-screenshots-in-one-click\/\">Print Screen key guide for Windows 11<\/a> has every shortcut.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_iPhone_screen_recording_record_sound\"><\/span>Does iPhone screen recording record sound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It records the sound playing from apps, as long as the app allows it. To record your voice as well, touch and hold the Screen Recording button and turn on the Microphone before you start.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_time_limit_on_iPhone_screen_recording\"><\/span>Is there a time limit on iPhone screen recording?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apple doesn&#8217;t list a fixed time limit. In practice a recording keeps going until you stop it, or until the iPhone runs low on storage or battery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Screen_Recording_button_on_iPhone\"><\/span>Where is the Screen Recording button on iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s in Control Center, which you open by swiping down from the top-right corner. If it isn&#8217;t there, tap + at the top left, then Add a Control and choose Screen Recording.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by Amjith S on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to save a video call moment, show someone how an app works or capture a bug? 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