How to Screen Record on iPhone (With Audio, Free)

To screen record on an iPhone, swipe down to open Control Center, tap the Screen Recording button (a circle inside a ring), and tap it again or the red clock to stop. The video saves to the Photos app. You first need to add the button to Control Center if it isn’t there. Just need a still image? See how to screenshot on iPhone.

Step 1: Add the Screen Recording button (one-time)

1. Go to Settings → Control Center.
2. Under “More Controls,” tap the + next to Screen Recording.

Step 2: Record

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older models) to open Control Center.
2. Tap the Screen Recording button — a 3-second countdown begins.
3. Record what you need.
4. Stop by tapping the red clock in the status bar (then tap Stop), or reopen Control Center and tap the button again.

Recording audio (your voice)

1. Open Control Center and long-press the Screen Recording button.
2. Tap the Microphone icon at the bottom to turn it On.
3. Tap Start Recording.

The microphone is off by default. Long-pressing to enable it is the step most people miss.

FAQ

Where do iPhone screen recordings go?

They save to the Photos app → Albums → Screen Recordings. On Android, see how to screen record on Android.

Does the iPhone screen recorder have a time limit?

No hard limit, but longer recordings use storage. The red status-bar indicator shows recording is active.

Can I record screen and microphone audio at once?

Yes — long-press the Screen Recording button, turn on the Microphone, then start.

Why isn’t Screen Recording showing in Control Center?

You haven’t added it yet. Go to Settings → Control Center and add it under “More Controls.”