Your iPhone includes a built-in screen recorder, so you do not need a separate app for ordinary screen recordings. You start and stop recordings from Control Center, and completed videos are saved in the Photos app.
How to Record Your iPhone Screen
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom edge.
- Tap the Screen Recording button.
- Wait for the three-second countdown.
- Close Control Center and use your iPhone normally while it records.
- To stop, tap the screen-recording indicator at the top of the screen and choose Stop, or return to Control Center and tap the recording button again.
- Open Photos to find the finished recording.
How to Add Screen Recording to Control Center
If the Screen Recording button is missing, open Control Center and use its customization controls to add Screen Recording. On current iOS versions, Control Center itself can be customized by entering edit mode and choosing Add a Control.
How to Record Your Voice with the Screen
- Open Control Center.
- Touch and hold the Screen Recording control.
- Turn the Microphone on.
- Start the recording.
The microphone is useful for narration, but it does not guarantee that every app’s internal audio can be captured. Apps can restrict recording of audio or video for privacy, licensing, or security reasons.
Where Are Screen Recordings Saved?
Ordinary iPhone screen recordings appear in the Photos app. From there you can play, trim, share, or delete the video just like other videos in your library.
Why Is Screen Recording Not Working?
Check that Screen Recording has been added to Control Center and that the iPhone has enough free storage for a new video. Some apps do not permit their protected content to be recorded. Apple also notes that screen recording and screen mirroring cannot be used at the same time.
If the recording starts but has no narration, repeat the process and make sure the microphone is enabled before recording. If the control itself is unavailable, check Screen Time or device-management restrictions that may limit screen capture.
Summary
Open Control Center and tap Screen Recording to record your iPhone display. Add the control if it is missing, enable the microphone when you want narration, and look in Photos for the completed video.