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Screen recording guide

How to record your iPhone or Android screen

Capture a clean screen recording, then turn it into a branded GIF, MP4, or YouTube Short with Giflane.

Record on iPhone

Use the built-in Screen Recording control. No extra app is needed.

iPhone Control Center 路 Screen Recording
iPhone Control Center 路 Screen Recording 路 Apple recording guide
  1. Open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right (or up from the bottom on older iPhones).
  2. Tap the Screen Recording button and wait for the three-second countdown.
  3. Show the app or website you want to explain. Tap the red status bar or Dynamic Island, then Stop to finish.

Record on Android

Most recent Android phones include Screen Recorder in Quick Settings.

Android Quick Settings 路 Screen Recorder
Android Quick Settings 路 Screen Recorder 路 Samsung recording guide
  1. Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings. Tap Screen record; use Edit if the tile is hidden.
  2. Choose whether to record audio or show touches, then tap Start.
  3. Swipe down and tap the Screen Recorder notification to stop. Your video is saved in Photos or Gallery.

The screenshots show current iPhone and Samsung controls. Layouts can vary by operating-system version and device. 路 Google Android Help

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What comes after recording

Turn the raw capture into something people can follow.

Trim the useful moment, choose a clear canvas and export a polished lesson, answer or product walkthrough.

After you record

Turn the raw recording into a clip people can use

Recording is only the first step. Remove the setup and mistakes, make the screen easy to follow, and export the useful moment for the place where you want to share it.

  1. Cut the setup and ending

    Keep a little extra footage while recording. In Giflane, drag the handles to select only the part that explains or proves the point.

  2. Make the screen easy to follow

    Center the recording, remove an unwanted phone status bar, and add a solid or branded background so the important action stands out.

  3. Export for the destination

    Choose GIF for a short looping demonstration, MP4 for social video, or a 9:16 canvas for a YouTube Short.

Upload your screen recording
FAQ

Recording FAQ

Where is my recording saved?

iPhone recordings appear in Photos. Android recordings usually appear in Google Photos or Gallery, depending on your phone.

Is my recording uploaded?

No. Giflane reads and renders the video in your browser. The source file stays on your device.

What format should I use?

MP4 is the best choice for YouTube and social video. GIF works well for short loops on websites and in newsletters.

How do I remove the iPhone status bar?

Upload the recording, open Style, and enable Crop phone status bar only when you want to remove it.

Cannot find the recording button?

On iPhone, open Control Center, tap Add a Control and choose Screen Recording. On Android, edit Quick Settings and add Screen record. Some models do not have a built-in recorder.

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