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How to Take Photos While Recording Video on an iPhone

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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 4, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

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Start recording your video. You'll see a circular white button in the corner of your screen. Where it is depends on how you hold the device.Tap the white button to take a photo of what's on the screen without interrupting the video. It will save to your Photos app.One drawback: Photos you take while recording video on your iPhone will have a lower resolution than regular photos. This article explains how to take a still photo while recording a video with your iPhone. Instructions cover the iPhone 5 and newer models as well as the 4th generation iPad and newer.

How to Take Photos While Recording Video on an iPhone

If you have one of the compatible iOS devices, here's how to snap a photo while taking a video: Tap the Camera app to open it. Swipe the menu at the bottom of the screen until Video is chosen (it will be centered above the large circular red button). Tap the red button to begin recording a video. When the video starts recording, a circular white button appears in the corner of the screen. Whether it's at the top or bottom depends on how you hold the device. Tap the white button to take a photo of what's on the screen without interrupting the video. All still photos you take while recording a video are saved to the Photos app, just like any other photo.

The One Drawback Photo Resolution

There's one important thing to know about the photos you take while recording video on an iPhone: They're not the same resolution as photos you take when you're not also recording video. The standard photo taken with the back camera on an iPhone 8's 12-megapixel camera is 4032 x 3024 pixels. The resolution of the photos taken while the phone is recording video is lower and depends on the resolution of the video. Photos taken during 4K video recording are higher resolution than those from 1080p videos, but both are lower than the standard photo resolution. Here's how the resolution breaks down for recent models: iPhone Model Standard Photo Resolution Photo Resolution While
Recording 1080p Video Photo Resolution While Recording
4K Video Photo Resolution While
Recording Slo Mo Video iPhone 5 & 5S 3264 x 2448 1280 x 720 n/a n/a iPhone 6 series 3264 x 2448 2720 x 1532 n/a n/a iPhone SE 4032 x 3024 3412 x 1920 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 iPhone 6S series 4032 x 3024 3412 x 1920 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 iPhone 7 series 4032 x 3024 3412 x 1920 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 iPhone 8 series 4032 x 3024 3412 x 1920 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 iPhone X 4032 x 3024 3412 x 1920 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 iPhone 12 Pro 4032 x 3024 3520 x 1980 3672 x 2066 1920 x 1080 The loss of resolution is greater when you record in slow motion. Still, the photo resolution you do get is more than enough for many people's uses. Plus, losing some resolution is a decent trade-off for being able to capture both the photo and video at the same time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the iPhone Camera How to Take a Selfie on iPhone How to Screen Record on the iPhone 12 How to Save a Live Photo as a Video on iPhone How Much Video Can You Record on an iPhone? How to Edit Multiple Photos at Once on an iPhone How to Take a Photo on a Chromebook Turn off the Annoying Camera Sound on iPhone How to Take a Screenshot on LG Smartphones How to Send Images With iPhone Mail How to Send iMessages With iPhone Text Effects What Is Burst Mode and How to Use It How to Use the Motorola Camera App Everything You Need to Know About iPhone Live Photos How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Hold the iPad Correctly Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies