How To Screen Record On Iphone 2025

How to Enable Screen Recording on iPhone

Check iOS Version
Make sure your iPhone runs iOS 11 or later, as screen recording is built into these versions.

Add Screen Recording to Control Center

Open the Settings app.
Go to Control Center and tap "Customize Controls" or simply "Control Center" on iOS 14 and later.
Find "Screen Recording" and tap the green plus sign to add it.
Start Screen Recording

Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner (on iPhone X or later) or swiping up from the bottom (on older models).
Tap the circular Screen Recording icon. After a 3-second countdown, the recording will start.
Stop Screen Recording

Tap the red status bar at the top or the red Screen Recording icon in the Control Center, then confirm to stop.
The video will save to your Photos app.
Advanced Tips for Screen Recording

Enable Microphone Audio

Long-press the Screen Recording button in Control Center.
Tap the Microphone icon to record your voice.
Edit Your Recording

Open the video in the Photos app. Tap "Edit" to trim or adjust it.
Avoid Interruptions

Turn on Do Not Disturb mode from Control Center to block notifications during recording.
Third-Party Apps for Extra Features

For features like annotations or live streaming, try apps like DU Recorder or TechSmith Capture.