How to Screen Record on an iPhone (iOS 16 and Below)

Screen recording on an iPhone is a straightforward process. Here’s how to enable and use the feature step by step.

Steps to Screen Record

1. Open the Control Center:
   • Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen (or up from the bottom on older models) to access the Control Center.
   • Look for the Screen Recording icon, which is a white dot inside a circle.
2. Add the Screen Recording Button (if not visible):
   • Tap the Settings app and navigate to Control Center.
   • Scroll to the More Controls section.
   • Find Screen Recording in the list and tap the plus sign (+) to add it.
3. Start Recording:
   • Open the Control Center and tap the Screen Recording button.
   • A 3-second countdown will appear, and the button will turn red, indicating that recording has started.
4. Stop Recording:
   • Tap the red recording bar or bubble at the top of the screen.
   • A pop-up will appear; tap Stop to end the recording.
5. Access Your Recording:
   • The screen recording will automatically save to your Photos app.
   • Open the Photos app to view or edit your recording.

Tips

• Ribbon Display: A red ribbon or bar appears during the recording. Unfortunately, this cannot be removed during the recording process.
• Control Customization: You can customize your Control Center to add other tools alongside the screen recording feature for convenience.

That’s it! Now you can easily record your iPhone’s screen.