How to record internal audio iPhone iOS 18 - Full Guide

This video demonstrates how to record internal audio from an iPhone. The process involves two main stages: capturing the screen recording with internal audio and then converting that recording to an audio-only file.

Recording Internal Audio

1. Play Audio on iPhone: Begin by playing the desired audio on your iPhone. The example uses YouTube Music.
2. Initiate Screen Recording: Open the iPhone's Control Center and start a screen recording. Ensure that the internal audio is playing while the screen recording is active.
3. Stop Recording: Once the audio playback is complete, stop the screen recording.
4. Locate Recording: The screen recording will be saved in the Photos app.

Converting Screen Recording to Audio-Only

This stage utilizes the iPhone's Shortcuts app to extract the audio from the video recording.

1. Create a New Shortcut:
   • Open the Shortcuts app.
   • Tap the "+" icon to create a new shortcut.
2. Add "Select Photos" Action:
   • Tap "Add Action."
   • Search for "Select Photos" and add it.
   • Tap the arrow icon next to "Select Photos."
   • Ensure "Include" is enabled.
   • Enable the "Video" option.
   • For converting multiple videos simultaneously, enable the "Select Multiple" option.
3. Add "Encode Media" Action:
   • Tap "Add Action."
   • Search for "Encode Media" and add it.
   • Tap the arrow icon next to "Encode Media."
   • Enable the "Audio Only" option to convert the video to audio.
4. Add "Save File" Action:
   • Tap "Add Action."
   • Search for "Save File" and add it.
5. Name and Save Shortcut:
   • Tap "Done" to save the shortcut. The shortcut is now created.
6. Execute the Shortcut for Conversion:
   • Tap the newly created shortcut to run it.
   • From your Photos app, select the screen recording that contains the internal audio.
   • Choose a folder in your iPhone's Files app where you want to export the audio. The example selects a "free music" folder.
   • Tap "Open" to initiate the conversion.
7. Verify Audio File:
   • Navigate to the chosen folder in the Files app.
   • Open the converted audio file to confirm successful recording of the internal audio.

Key Arguments and Perspectives

The video presents a practical, step-by-step solution for a common user need: recording internal audio on an iPhone, which is not directly supported by the native screen recording feature. The argument is that by combining screen recording with a custom shortcut, users can overcome this limitation. The supporting evidence is the successful demonstration of the process.

Notable Quotes

• "so in this video I will show you how to record your iPhone internal audio" - This sets the clear objective of the video.
• "make sure your internal audio is playing" - Emphasizes a crucial step for capturing the desired sound.
• "we have to convert the screen screen recording video so go to your iPhone shortcuts app" - Explains the necessity of the conversion step and introduces the tool.
• "we are going to convert video to audio" - Clarifies the function of the "Encode Media" action.
• "your video will be successfully converted to audio" - Confirms the outcome of the shortcut execution.
• "I've successfully uh recorded my internal audio on iPhone" - The concluding statement of success.

Technical Terms and Concepts

• Internal Audio: Audio generated from within the iPhone itself (e.g., from apps, music players), as opposed to external audio captured by the microphone.
• Control Center: A quick-access menu on iPhones for toggling settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and screen recording.
• Screen Recording: A feature that captures video of the iPhone's display.
• Shortcuts App: An Apple application that allows users to create custom workflows and automate tasks on their devices.
• Shortcut Actions: Individual steps or commands within a shortcut (e.g., "Select Photos," "Encode Media," "Save File").
• Encode Media: A shortcut action that processes media files, in this case, to extract audio.
• Audio Only: A setting within "Encode Media" that specifies the output should be just the audio track, discarding the video.
• Files App: Apple's file management application for iOS and iPadOS.

Logical Connections

The video logically connects the need for internal audio recording with the limitations of the native screen recording feature. It then presents the Shortcuts app as a solution, breaking down the process into manageable steps: capturing the source material (screen recording with audio) and then processing it (converting to audio-only). The "Select Photos" action logically precedes "Encode Media" as it identifies the input file, and "Encode Media" logically precedes "Save File" as it prepares the output before it's stored.

Data, Research Findings, or Statistics

No specific data, research findings, or statistics are mentioned in this transcript. The content is purely instructional.

Section Headings

• Recording Internal Audio
• Converting Screen Recording to Audio-Only

Key Concepts

• iPhone Internal Audio Recording
• Screen Recording
• Shortcuts App Automation
• Media Encoding (Video to Audio)
• File Management