How to record video on iphone with music

When you record a video in Slo-mo mode, your video records as normal and you see the slow-motion effect when you play it back. You can also edit your video so that the slow-motion action starts and stops at a specific time.

  1. Open Camera, then select Slo-mo mode.

    On iPhone 11 models, iPhone 12 models, iPhone 13 models, and iPhone 14 models, you can tap

    How to record video on iphone with music
    to record in Slo-mo mode with the front camera.

  2. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to start recording.

    You can tap the Shutter button to take a still photo while recording.

  3. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to stop recording.

To set a portion of the video to play in slow motion and the rest at regular speed, tap the video thumbnail, then tap Edit. Slide the vertical bars below the frame viewer to define the section you want to play back in slow motion.

Depending on your model, you can change the slow motion frame rate and resolution. To change slow-motion recording settings, go to Settings 

How to record video on iphone with music
 > Camera > Record Slo-mo.

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Know simple and easy tips to record video on iPhone without pausing music playing in the background.

If you're an iPhone user, you must have faced difficulty in recording a video while playing music. The music playback stops on iPhone as soon as you switch to the Video mode in the Camera app. This happens because your iPhone immediately recognizes the audio being played back upon switching to the Video mode, and pauses the audio until you exit the Camera app. This can be very frustrating at times as many of us like to add background music to our videos. However, you can get around this issue and capture videos with your own audio track playing back with some simple and easy tricks.

Here's how you can record video on an iPhone while playing music in the background.

Steps to record video while listening to music:

Step 1: Play music on your phone and open your 'Camera app' and keep it in camera mode in the photo section instead of going straight to the video section.

Step 2: Ensure the music is turned on and playing in the background.

Step 3: Now, hold down the white shutter icon that is pressed to take a picture.

Step 4: Now keep holding the shutter icon down or drag it to the right side of the screen to lock it and record the video.

Step 5: With the music playing in the background, your video will be recorded.

Step 6: Once done, tap the red square in the center of the screen to end the recording and save it.

How to screen record on iPhone with background music:

Step 1: Go to your iPhone's 'Settings' and tap on 'Control Center.'

Step 2: Next, click on 'Customize Controls' and select 'Screen Recording' to enable it.

Step 3: Now play music while screen recording.

Step 4: Once done, tap the red reading icon in the menu bar to stop recording.

Step 5: Screen recording will be done and you can find it in the gallery.

As soon as you try recording a video in the Camera app on your iPhone, any music playing on your device comes to a halt. Apple Music. Spotify. Pandora. Tidal. Deezer. No matter what you're listening to, as soon as you switch to "Video" in the Camera app, the music will stop. However, if you want background music in your movie files, there's a workaround to avoid having to add an audio track in post.

The only problem with the workaround? It won't work on all iPhone models. It works in iOS 13, but only for the newer iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Upcoming models, like the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, will support the feature in iOS 14 also.

So, what's the secret to recording background music in videos from the Camera app? Apple's new QuickTake shooting mode, which lets you film videos right from the "Photos" mode. As long as you have a 2019 or newer iPhone, you can use QuickTake to record while keeping music pumping out of your speakers.

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Step 1: Play a Song

First, you'll need to play a song on your iPhone, blaring from the device's speakers and not your headphones. It doesn't matter if you play it from Apple Music, Spotify, or any other music app or streaming service that supports background playback. The only important thing is that the song can play in the background, meaning you can open other apps, and it will continue playing. Make sure the audio is loud enough that the microphone is adequately able to capture it.

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How to record video on iphone with music
How to record video on iphone with music

Step 2: Record a Video

To record a QuickTake video while music is playing, launch the Camera app and go into "Photo" mode. If you attempt to go into "Video" mode, the song in the background will stop playing, so make sure you're in "Photo" mode. Then, tap-and-hold the red shutter button to record your video — let go once you're done filming. It works with both the rear and selfie camera.

You could also lock QuickTake mode so that it continues recording without having to hold down the shutter button. After you tap-and-hold the red button, swipe or flick it to the right, where it will lock itself. To stop the recording when using this method, tap the shutter button again, which will have the universal stop icon.

  • More Info: Shoot Video Faster Photo Mode's QuickTake Camera

As you record video, the song playing will continue to play in the background from your iPhone's built-in speakers, and it will be audible inside the saved video.

How to record video on iphone with music
How to record video on iphone with music

The audio won't sound perfect because it's being recorded from your iPhone's speakers, but it's a great alternative to putting the actual audio over the video via some third-party app like Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok.

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Can you record video while playing music?

Visit Google Play Store and download the Together app. Launch your music app and play the desired track. Launch the Together app and tap the video camera icon at the bottom to start recording. The music should continue playing.

How do I record video with sound on iPhone?

Record videos with your iPhone camera.
Open Camera, then select Video mode..
Tap the Record button or press either volume button to start recording. While recording, you can do the following: Press the white Shutter button to snap a still photo. ... .
Tap the Record button or press either volume button to stop recording..