How to Record Your Phone Screen on Mac (in 27 seconds)
About 1 minute · Checked November 2026
To record your phone screen on a Mac, open QuickTime Player, choose File, New Movie Recording, and plug in your phone. Accept the prompts, pick your phone from the dropdown, and click Record.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I record my iPhone screen on my Mac?
Yes, with QuickTime Player and a cable.
Why don't I see my phone in QuickTime?
Make sure it's plugged in and you accepted the trust prompts.
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Here's how to record your phone screen on a Mac. First, in your applications, you want to go to QuickTime Player. And once you're there, go to the top lefthand corner where you see file. Tap it and do new movie recording. Hi. Now, you want to plug your phone directly into your Mac. Then, accept all the permissions. And after you do that, highlight the screen where you see this drop down arrow. Tap it. Go all the way down to where you see screen. You'll see your phone. Tap it. You'll see your phone casted. And then highlight again to simply record it. Subscribe and share with a friend to let them know
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