Find the basic steps to use a screen recorder for iPhone.
Over the years, it is obvious that things have changed quite a lot as regards recording your iPhone or iPad screens using Mac, commonly, the best option to record a video of what is on your iPhone or iPad device screen was to use the simulator on your Mac device. As videos is being used more and more to present an app be it for an App Preview, a promo video or a video advert, apple and other companies have made it much simpler for us.
Significantly, there are various options of apps to try out when it comes to using a screen recorder for iPhone using Mac, apps like:
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This article will explain majorly the working principle of two of the above apps to screen record on iPhones using Mac.
Using QuickTime Player
This is virtually the simplest of it all, it was introduced with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, it is highly recommended to record iPhone screen or iPad screen. Here is all you will need:
- iOS device running iOS 8 or later.
- Mac device running OS X Yosemite or later.
- An original Lightning cable.
One interesting thing about using this app is that it doesn’t need for jailbreak or additional hardware, vividly following the below steps you will successfully be able to use the screen recorder for iPhone and iPad using Mac.
- Directly connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac through the lightning cable.
- Launch QuickTime player.
- Hit “File” and select “New Movie Recording”.
- A recording window show up, Click the arrow of the drop down menu in front of the record button and select your iPhone or iPad.
- Choose the Mic of your iPhone if you want to record music/sound effects.
- Hit the Record button and initiate the task on iPhone or iPad that you want to record.
- Hit the stop button and save whatever you have recorded.
Using Apowersoft iPhone/iPad Recorder
Another option we will be discussing in this article is using Apowersoft iPhone/iPad Recorder App. It is also recommended as one of the best options to record iPhone and iPad screen because it contains more features like: iOS screen mirroring, and screenshot taking. It doesn’t require jail-breaking your devices before using it and you can easily do this trick by utilizing the Apple’s Airplay function.
Here is how!
- Set your iPhone or iPad device and computer (Mac) under the same network.
- Connect and mirror iOS screen. Mind you (the application supports recording screen with audio from your phone system, microphone, both or none).
- Select the desirable audio input for capturing as you wish and start recording.
- Once done click stop and save your video.
Conclusion
The two discussed option or methods are the most efficient and straightforward method to use a screen recorder for iPhone and iPad using Mac. Choose the method that best suit your need and fits your budget and if you wish to know more about the other apps, you can keep on checking here as we will soon discuss them in another article.
Note: Keep in mind it is only possible to record directly from an iPhone or iPad if the device is jail-broken. You’ll be able to record your screen with no cable or computer only by using an app called the Display Recorder app.
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