How to record your iPhone screen with audio: A step-by-step guide

Apple lets iPhone and iPad users record their screens without downloading third-party apps. The built-in screen recording tool is useful for recording gameplay clips, creating app tutorials, documenting bugs, saving video calls or sending step-by-step instructions to others. Microphone audio can also be switched on to record voice commentary of the activity on screen. Before starting a screen recording, users need to make sure the feature has been added to the Control Center. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to record your iPhone screen with audio.

How to record your iPhone screen with audioStep 1: Add screen recording to Control Center

Before recording your screen, check whether the screen recording shortcut is available in Control Center.

Go to Settings > Control Center and make sure Access Within Apps is enabled.

Then:

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone screen to open Control Center
Tap the plus (+) icon
Select Add a Control
Choose Screen Recording from the list

Once added, the shortcut will remain available in Control Center for future recordings.

Step 2: Open the screen you want to record

Open the app, game, webpage, video or settings menu that you want to capture before starting the recording.

This helps ensure the recording begins exactly where you want it to.

Step 3: Start screen recording

Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen again to open Control Center.

Tap the Screen Recording icon.

Your iPhone will begin a short countdown before recording starts.

Once the countdown ends, your screen activity will automatically begin recording.

Step 4: Turn on the microphone audio

If you want to record your voice along with the screen recording:

Long-press the Screen Recording button
Tap the Microphone option
Turn it on before starting the recording

This feature can be useful for explaining on-screen actions while recording tutorials or demonstrations.

By default, recordings are saved to the Photos app, although some users may see additional save options depending on device settings.

Step 5: Stop the recording

Once recording starts, a red indicator and timer will appear at the top of your screen.

When you’re finished:

Tap the red indicator
Select Stop

Your video will automatically save to the Photos app.

How to edit the iPhone screen recordings for laterYes. After saving the recording, users can trim the video, pause it at specific moments and take screenshots later if they missed capturing a particular frame during the recording.

This built-in feature eliminates the need for additional screen recording apps and makes it easier to capture tutorials, gameplay clips or troubleshooting steps directly from your iPhone.