Recording your iPhone screen with audio is incredibly useful for creating tutorials, capturing gameplay, or sharing presentations. Fortunately, iOS makes this surprisingly easy, although the exact method depends on your iOS version and whether you want internal or external audio. This guide will walk you through all the options.
How to Record Your iPhone Screen with Internal Audio (Screen & Mic Sound)
This is the most common method, capturing both the audio playing from your phone's apps and your voice (or any other nearby sound) via the iPhone's built-in microphone. This is perfect for tutorials where you're narrating your actions.
Steps:
- Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone screen (on iPhones with Face ID) or swipe up from the bottom (on iPhones with a Home button).
- Locate Screen Recording: You should see a screen recording button. It usually looks like a circle with concentric circles inside, possibly alongside a microphone icon indicating sound recording. If you don't see it, you may need to add it to your Control Center (see below).
- Start Recording: Press and hold the screen recording button. You'll have a brief countdown before recording begins. You can also tap the microphone icon to choose between recording with microphone audio or without. Selecting the microphone icon will allow both the screen audio and the mic audio to be recorded.
- Stop Recording: Swipe down from the top of the screen to access Control Center again. You'll see a small red bar indicating the screen recording is active. Tap the red bar to stop the recording.
- Access Recording: Your recording will be saved in your Photos app.
Adding Screen Recording to Control Center (if needed):
- Go to Settings > Control Center.
- Tap Customize Controls.
- Find Screen Recording in the "More Controls" list and tap the green "+" button next to it. It will then move to the "Include" list.
How to Record iPhone Screen with External Audio (Microphone)
If you need higher-quality audio or need to record sound from an external source like a microphone, you'll need a third-party app. These apps often provide more features like editing capabilities, but may require a one-time purchase or subscription. Search the App Store for "screen recorder" or "screen recording with external audio" to find several options.
What if My iPhone Doesn't Have a Microphone Icon in Screen Recording?
Older iOS versions might not have the microphone icon directly in the screen recording control. If this is the case, the screen recording will only capture audio from the apps shown on the screen – without additional input from a microphone. Upgrading to the latest iOS version is usually the best solution to gain this feature.
Can I Record My iPhone Screen Without Jailbreaking?
Yes! Absolutely. Jailbreaking your phone is not required to record your screen, and doing so voids your warranty and opens your phone to security risks. The built-in screen recording functionality and reputable third-party apps are perfectly capable of capturing your screen with audio safely and legally.
How to Edit My Screen Recording on iPhone?
Once recorded, you can edit your screen recording using the built-in editing tools within the Photos app. This allows you to trim the beginning and end, and adjust other settings for the video. For more advanced editing, consider using a video editing app from the App Store.
Why Is My iPhone Screen Recording Not Working?
If your screen recording isn't working, check the following:
- Enough Storage Space: Make sure you have enough free storage on your iPhone.
- iOS Version: Update to the latest iOS version if needed. This often fixes bugs and compatibility issues.
- Background Apps: Close any unnecessary apps running in the background.
- Restart Your iPhone: A simple restart can sometimes resolve minor glitches.
- Check Permissions: Ensure screen recording access is granted within the Settings app.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily record your iPhone screen with sound, whether you need internal or external audio. Remember to always respect copyright laws and obtain permission before recording copyrighted material.
