How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad

To get started, download the iOS screen recorder app from the Apple Store. Our screen recorder app is intuitive to use. It gives you the ability to record your mobile screen within minutes.nnTo record video of your iPhone screen, you’ll need to add Screencast-O-Matic as your default screen recorder on your iOS device. You can then choose to add your microphone. When everything’s set, click on ‘Start Broadcast’ to begin recording your screen. nnA detailed article is located in our knowledge base. Head to ‘How to record your iPhone or iPad screen.’

How to edit videos on iPhone or iPad

It’s easy editing with the iPhone video editor. To edit, open the Screencast-O-Matic app from your mobile device. A list of videos will display. You can choose to import a video or choose a mobile screen recording from the list of videos.nnChoose a video or recording, then tap ‘Edit.’ A list of intuitive editing tools will display at the bottom of your video. nnYou can tap any of these editing tools to enhance your video.

What are the features of the iPhone video editor?

The video editing tools of the iPhone and iPad editor are easy to use. Here’s a list of the featured tools you can use on any mobile video.nnTrim – You can trim and cut sections of your mobile video.nFilter – Change the feel of your video with filters.nMusic – Add engaging music from the Stock Music Library or import your own.nText – Customize text with your own colors or font.nOverlay – As a Deluxe or Premier user, you have access to add stickers, interaction icons, callouts, frames, shapes, and more! You can also blur areas of your screen. With the Stock Library, add images from our growing collection of content.nNarrate – Add your own voiceover narration.nSpeed – Control the speed of your video. Slow down or speed it up with this tool.nCrop – You can crop your video to fit the size dimensions of popular social sites including Instagram, YouTube, and more. nRotate – If your video is upside down, you can use rotate to change its orientation.

How do I share my videos on YouTube, Instagram, and other social sites?

To share your iPhone or iPad video, click on ‘Share.’nnYou can share to your Screencast-O-Matic hosting account where you can easily grab a sharable link to send to your audience.nnThere are more options to share. Tap on ‘More’ to share to apps like Instagram, TikTok, or any workplace apps that you use including Slack. You can also share your video via text or email.

Do you have an Android screen recorder?

Yes we do! You can check out the Android Screen Recorder for a list of features.nnTo download the Android app, head to the Google Play Store.

iOS Screen Recorder App

Create videos on the go with our iPhone and iPad screen recorder and video editing app. Easily capture your mobile screen and create videos. Enhance with mobile video editing tools.

Click to capture on iPhone and iPad

The easy screen recording app is perfect for app demos, tutorials, video feedback, game walkthroughs and more. Creating and sharing videos has never been easier.

Transfer mobile recordings to the desktop video editor! Learn more about our plans

Record your iPhone or iPad screen for free

Capture and create videos anytime, anywhere with this easy screen recording app.

Upload to Screencast-O-Matic Hosting

Quickly upload your videos to Screencast-O-Matic, or easily share with other apps.

Video editing, like magic

Add Music

Import from iTunes, your device, or explore hand-picked stock music to set the tone for your video.

Text Overlay

Add rich text to your videos. Choose from a selection of fonts and easy color palette.

Blur Overlay

Need to blur sensitive information? Add a blur and hide areas of your screen.

Stock Library

Explore images and videos in our stock library to enhance and inspire your video projects.

Add Stickers

Our overlay library is filled with stickers! Add shapes, emoticons, interaction icons and frames.

Cut and Trim

Awkward start? Easily cut and trim your videos. Make multiple cuts on your timeline.

Crop for Social

Customize the crop for your video, or choose from preset sizes for social video sharing.

Video Filters

Enhance the mood of your video with filters. Add pre-set filters to stylize your videos.

Automatically transfer to the video editor

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With a Premier Plan, auto-transfer mobile app videos to Screencast-O-Matic’s intuitive desktop editor to take your videos to the next level.

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iOS Screen Recorder: Frequently Asked Questions

How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad

To get started, download the iOS screen recorder app from the Apple Store. Our screen recorder app is intuitive to use. It gives you the ability to record your mobile screen within minutes.

To record video of your iPhone screen, you’ll need to add Screencast-O-Matic as your default screen recorder on your iOS device. You can then choose to add your microphone. When everything’s set, click on ‘Start Broadcast’ to begin recording your screen.

A detailed article is located in our knowledge base. Head to ‘How to record your iPhone or iPad screen.‘
How to edit videos on iPhone or iPaD

It’s easy editing with the iPhone video editor. To edit, open the Screencast-O-Matic app from your mobile device. A list of videos will display. You can choose to import a video or choose a mobile screen recording from the list of videos.

Choose a video or recording, then tap ‘Edit.’ A list of intuitive editing tools will display at the bottom of your video.

You can tap any of these editing tools to enhance your video.
What are the features of the iPhone video editor?
The video editing tools of the iPhone and iPad editor are easy to use. Here’s a list of the featured tools you can use on any mobile video.
- Trim – You can trim and cut sections of your mobile video.
- Filter – Change the feel of your video with filters.
- Music – Add engaging music from the Stock Music Library or import your own.
- Text – Customize text with your own colors or font.
- Overlay – As a Deluxe or Premier user, you have access to add stickers, interaction icons, callouts, frames, shapes, and more! You can also blur areas of your screen. With the Stock Library, add images from our growing collection of content.
- Narrate – Add your own voiceover narration.
- Speed – Control the speed of your video. Slow down or speed it up with this tool.
- Crop – You can crop your video to fit the size dimensions of popular social sites including Instagram, YouTube, and more.
- Rotate – If your video is upside down, you can use rotate to change its orientation.
Which iOS devices can I screen record or edit with?
How do I share my videos on YouTube, Instagram, and other social sites?

To share your iPhone or iPad video, click on ‘Share.’

You can share to your Screencast-O-Matic hosting account where you can easily grab a sharable link to send to your audience.

There are more options to share. Tap on ‘More’ to share to apps like Instagram, TikTok, or any workplace apps that you use including Slack. You can also share your video via text or email.
Do you have an Android screen recorder?