How to record on iphone 12 mini

With the Voice Memos app

Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.

When Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or iCloud preferences, your recordings appear and update automatically on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

Note: For your privacy, when you use Voice Memos to make recordings, an orange dot appears at the top of your screen to indicate your microphone is in use.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home Screen, open another app, and use the other app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

On iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can see your recording in progress in the Dynamic Island at the top of the Home Screen and in other apps. You can tap the Dynamic Island to navigate back to Voice Memos. See View activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone.

You can touch and hold the Dynamic Island to expand it. When you expand it, the Stop button appears in it, allowing you to stop recording without returning to Voice Memos.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or iCloud preferences, your recording is saved in iCloud and appears automatically on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. See Keep recordings up to date in Voice Memos on iPhone.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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With the Voice Memos app

Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.

When Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or iCloud preferences, your recordings appear and update automatically on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

Note: For your privacy, when you use Voice Memos to make recordings, an orange dot appears at the top of your screen to indicate your microphone is in use.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home Screen, open another app, and use the other app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

On iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can see your recording in progress in the Dynamic Island at the top of the Home Screen and in other apps. You can tap the Dynamic Island to navigate back to Voice Memos. See View activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone.

You can touch and hold the Dynamic Island to expand it. When you expand it, the Stop button appears in it, allowing you to stop recording without returning to Voice Memos.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or iCloud preferences, your recording is saved in iCloud and appears automatically on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. See Keep recordings up to date in Voice Memos on iPhone.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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With the Voice Memos app

Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.

When Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recordings appear and update automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

Note: For your privacy, when you use Voice Memos to make recordings, an orange dot appears at the top of your screen to indicate your microphone is in use.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording, you can use another app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

1. While recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home Screen and open another app.

2. To return to Voice Memos, tap the little orange icon at the top of the screen.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recording is saved in iCloud and appears automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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With the Voice Memos app

Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.

When Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recordings appear and update automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

Note: For your privacy, when you use Voice Memos to make recordings, an orange dot appears at the top of your screen to indicate your microphone is in use.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording, you can use another app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

1. While recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home Screen and open another app.

2. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar or the little red icon at the top of the screen.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recording is saved in iCloud and appears automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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With the Voice Memos app

Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.

When Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recordings appear and update automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. You can use your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Mac to capture audio, then open recordings on your Mac to edit and share them, use them in other media, and so on.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   .

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording. For better recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording, you can use another app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

1. While recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home screen and open another app.

   Note: During recording, Voice Memos will record any sounds produced by you or the movement of your device while you’re using the other app.

2. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar or the little red icon at the top of the screen.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences, your recording is saved in iCloud and appears automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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With the Voice Memos app

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   , or press the center button on your headset.

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther from what you’re recording.

2. Tap

   
   to finish recording.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit a recording in Voice Memos.

You can make a recording in parts, pausing and resuming as you record.

1. To begin recording, tap

   
   , or press the center button on your headset.

   To adjust the recording level, move the microphone closer to or farther away from what you’re recording. For better recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.

   To see more details while you’re recording, swipe up from the top of the waveform.

2. Tap

   
   to stop recording; tap Resume to continue.

3. To review your recording, tap

   
   .

   To change where playback begins, drag the waveform left or right across the playhead before you tap

   
   .

4. To save the recording, tap Done.

Your recording is saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Turn on Location Services is turned on in Settings

To fine-tune your recording, see Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos.

While recording, use the iPhone volume down button to turn the volume all the way down.

While you’re recording, you can use another app, as long as it doesn’t play audio on your device. If the app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording.

1. While recording in Voice Memos, you can go to the Home screen and open another app.

   Note: During recording, Voice Memos will record any sounds produced by you or the movement of your device while you’re using the other app.

2. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar or the little red icon at the top of the screen.

If Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud settings, your recording is saved in iCloud and shows up automatically on all your devices where you’re signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with iPhone. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone uses HDR (for the rear camera and front-facing camera) when it’s most effective. For best results, keep iPhone steady and avoid subject motion.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

• On iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR: Go to Settings

  
   > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the Camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• On iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus: Go to Settings > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the Camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• Other models: Tap HDR at the top of the Camera screen, then tap Off.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos, but you can save both the HDR and non-HDR versions.

Go to Settings

Tip: In your albums, HDR versions of photos are marked with “HDR” in the corner.

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone uses HDR (for the rear camera and front-facing camera) when it’s most effective. For best results, keep iPhone steady and avoid subject motion.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

• On iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR: Go to Settings

  
   > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the Camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• On iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus: Go to Settings > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the Camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• Other models: Tap HDR at the top of the Camera screen, then tap Off.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos, but you can save both the HDR and non-HDR versions.

Go to Settings

Tip: In your albums, HDR versions of photos are marked with “HDR” in the corner.

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone takes photos in HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. iPhone 12 models, iPhone 13 models, and iPhone 14 models, record video in HDR to capture true-to-life color and contrast.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. On some iPhone models, you can manually control HDR instead.

• On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 models, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone 12 models: Go to Settings 

  
   > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.

• On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X: Go to Settings > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos. On iPhone X and earlier models, you can also save the non-HDR version.

Go to Settings 

On iPhone 12 models, iPhone 13 models, and iPhone 14 models, iPhone records video in Dolby Vision HDR for true-to-life color and contrast. To turn off HDR video recording, go to Settings 

See the Apple Support article Play and record HDR video on iPhone or iPad.

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone takes photos in HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. iPhone 12 models and iPhone 13 models record video in HDR to capture true-to-life color and contrast.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. On some iPhone models, you can manually control HDR instead.

• On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 models, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone 12 models: Go to Settings

  
   > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.

• On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X: Go to Settings 

  
  > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• On iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and earlier: Tap HDR at the top of the camera screen, then tap Off.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos. On iPhone X and earlier models, you can also save the non-HDR version.

Go to Settings

On iPhone 12 models and iPhone 13 models, iPhone records video in Dolby Vision HDR for true-to-life color and contrast. To turn off HDR video recording, go to Settings

See the Apple Support article Play and record HDR video on iPhone or iPad.

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone takes photos in HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. iPhone 12 models record video in HDR to capture true-to-life color and contrast.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

• On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and later, go to Settings

  
   > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.

• On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, go to Settings 

  
  > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• On iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and earlier, tap HDR at the top of the camera screen, then tap Off.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos. On iPhone X and earlier models, you can also save the non-HDR version.

Go to Settings

On iPhone 12 models, iPhone records video in Dolby Vision HDR for true-to-life color and contrast. To turn off HDR video recording, go to Settings

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HDR (high dynamic range) in Camera

By default, iPhone uses HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. For best results, keep iPhone steady and avoid subject motion.

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

• On iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max: Go to Settings

  
   > Camera, turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.

• On iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus: Go to Settings > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.

  To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.

• All other models: Tap HDR at the top of the camera screen, then tap Off.

By default, the HDR version of a photo is saved in Photos. You can also save the non-HDR version on all models except iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Go to Settings