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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 Support
  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 Support
  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.

Screenshots from Apple and Samsung support. Android controls vary by device; the example shows a Samsung Galaxy. 路 Google Android Help

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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