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How to screen record on your mobile device and/or computer

Below you will find information on creating a screen recording on both your iPhone and Android mobile devices as well as on your Mac and PC. (Information courtesy of Google-Gemini)

Screen Recording on an iPhone:

Screen recording on your iPhone is built right into the system. You can easily capture everything on your screen, with or without your voice, directly from the Control Center.

How to Add Screen Recording button to Control Center

If you don't already have the screen record button in your menu, you can add it quickly:

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

  2. Press and hold an empty space, then tap Add a Control at the bottom.

  3. Search for Screen Recording and tap to add it. You can drag and drop it into your preferred position.

How to Record Your Screen

  1. Open the Control Center and tap the Screen Recording button (it looks like a circle inside a circle).

  2. Wait for the 3-second countdown.

  3. Exit the Control Center and do whatever you'd like to record.

  4. To stop recording, tap the red recording indicator at the very top of your screen, or open Control Center again and tap the record button.

How to Include Audio

If you want to record your voice or outside noises while recording your screen:

  1. Touch and hold the Screen Recording button in the Control Center.

  2. Tap the Microphone icon to turn it on (it will turn red).

  3. Tap Start Recording.

All your recorded videos will be automatically saved to your Photos app, where you can easily trim, edit, or share them.

Screen Recording on an Android:

Screen recording on an Android device is easy using the built-in Screen Recorder. Swipe down twice from the top of your screen, tap Screen Recorder, choose your audio and touch settings, and tap Start.

Depending on your device manufacturer (like Samsung or Google Pixel), finding and customizing your recorder may vary slightly:

1. Using the Built-In Screen Recorder

Most modern Android devices have a built-in screen recorder in your Quick Settings panel:

  1. Open the panel: Swipe down twice from the top of your screen to fully reveal the quick settings menu.

  2. Find the recorder: Look for Screen Record or Screen Recorder. You may need to swipe left or right to see it.

  3. Customize your settings: Before you start, you can choose whether to record device audio (sounds from the phone), microphone audio, or both, as well as whether to show your touches on screen.

  4. Start recording: Tap Start or Record Screen. A countdown will appear on screen, followed by a red icon indicating the recording has started.

  5. Stop recording: Swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the red Stop button on the screen recorder notification.

2. What to do if "Screen Recorder" is missing

If the button is not in your Quick Settings, you can add it:

  1. Swipe down twice from the top of your screen and tap the Pencil (Edit) icon.

  2. Look through the list of hidden/available buttons. Press and hold the Screen Recorder tile and drag it into the active Quick Settings area.

3. Brand-Specific Variations

  • Samsung Galaxy: Swipe down from the top to open the Quick Panel and select Screen Recorder. You can adjust settings like video quality and size by going to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recordings.

  • Google Pixel & Stock Android: The built-in recorder lets you capture a single app or the whole screen. It sends the finished video directly to your Google Photos app.

4. Third-Party Apps

If your Android version does not include a native screen recorder, you can download a safe, highly-rated third-party app from the Google Play Store. Popular options include:

  • AZ Screen Recorder

  • XRecorder

  • Mobizen

Screen Recording on your Computer (Mac or PC):

macOS

  • Screenshot Toolbar: Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the toolbar.

    • record the 'entire screen' or a 'selected portion'

    • click "Record" and note the countdown

    • after recording click the stop button in top right of page (see screenshot below) or click Command + Shift + 5 and click the stop button

    • the recording will automatically go to your Desktop

  • QuickTime Player: Open QuickTime, select File > New Screen Recording.

Windows (10/11)

  • Snipping Tool (Best for Windows 11): Press Windows Key + Shift + R, or open the Snipping Tool from the Start menu and select the video camera icon. Select the area to record, then click "Start". Recordings usually save to Videos/Screen Recordings or Videos/Captures

Popular Third-Party Tools

  • OBS Studio: Free and open-source software for more advanced, high-quality recordings.

  • Loom: A browser-based recorder for quick sharing.

  • ShareX: A free tool with extensive capture features

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