How to Record Your iPad Screen in 3 Easy Steps

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Looking to capture what’s happening on your iPad screen Whether you want to record a tutorial, make a video call, or save a funny moment, screen recording is a great way to do it. And it’s easy to do, too. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to screen record on your iPad in just a few steps.

How To Screen Record On Ipad

To screen record on an iPad, swipe down from the top right corner of the screen and tap Control Center:
Tap the Screen Recording:
button the one with a circle and a line through it. A small red bar will appear at the top of the screen, indicating that you are recording. To stop recording, tap the red bar and then tap Stop:

How to Screen Record on iPad

Prerequisites

iPad running iOS 11 or later
A Lightning to USB cable (or a USB-C to USB-C cable for newer iPads)
A Mac or PC with the latest version of iTunes installed

Steps

1. Connect your iPad to your Mac or PC using the Lightning to USB cable or USB-C to USB-C cable.
2. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC.
3. Click on the iPad icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Click on the Settings tab at the top of the window.
5. Scroll down and click on the Screen Recording checkbox.
6. Click on the Start Recording button to start recording your screen.
7. To stop recording, click on the Stop Recording button.

Tips

You can use the built-in microphone on your iPad to record audio while you’re recording your screen.
You can also use the AirPlay feature to mirror your iPad’s screen to your Mac or PC and record the screen using the built-in screen recording software on your Mac or PC.
If you’re recording a video, you can use the Volume slider to adjust the volume of the audio recording.
You can use the Pause button to pause the recording and resume it later.
You can use the Trim button to trim the recording before you save it.

Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble recording your screen, make sure that your iPad is connected to your Mac or PC using a Lightning to USB cable or USB-C to USB-C cable.
Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your Mac or PC.
Make sure that the Screen Recording checkbox is enabled in the Settings tab in iTunes.
If you’re still having trouble, try restarting your iPad and your Mac or PC.

FAQs: How to Screen Record on iPad

How do I screen record on my iPad?

To screen record on your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of your screen.
2. Tap the Screen Recording button.
3. A countdown will appear on the screen. Tap Start Recording to begin recording.
4. To stop recording, tap the Stop Recording button in the Control Center.

What can I record with Screen Recording?

You can record anything that is happening on your iPad’s screen, including:

Apps
Games
Websites
Videos
Audio

How long can I record for?

You can record for up to two hours on an iPad with 256GB of storage or more. On an iPad with less storage, you can record for up to 10 minutes.

Where are my screen recordings saved?

Your screen recordings are saved in the Photos app. You can find them in the Albums tab, under Screen Recordings.

How do I edit my screen recordings?

You can edit your screen recordings using the Photos app. To do this, open the Photos app and tap on the screen recording you want to edit. Then, tap on the Edit button in the upper right corner of the screen. You can use the editing tools to trim the recording, add titles or annotations, and more.

How do I share my screen recordings?

You can share your screen recordings with others using the Photos app. To do this, open the Photos app and tap on the screen recording you want to share. Then, tap on the Share button in the upper right corner of the screen. You can choose to share your screen recording via email, AirDrop, Messages, or another method.

Read Also: How To Take A Screenshot On Ipad

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In his role as Managing Editor at DigitalHow, David oversees everything tech-related. Since his teens, David has tested, reviewed, and written about technology. The launch of his own site was driven by his passion for tech and gadget news.

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