You can easily edit a screen recording on your iPad directly within the Photos app, allowing you to trim unwanted segments and save the refined clip.
How to Edit a Screen Recording on Your iPad
Editing screen recordings on your iPad is a straightforward process, primarily done through the built-in Photos app. This allows you to quickly trim the beginning and end of your video to highlight the most important parts.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to refine your screen recordings:
Step-by-Step Guide to Trimming Your Screen Recording
- Open your Photos app. Locate the Photos application on your iPad's Home Screen or in your App Library.
- Tap on the video you've just recorded. Your screen recordings are saved automatically to your Photos library. You can usually find them under "Videos" or in the "Recents" album.
- Tap 'Edit'. Once you've selected the video, look for the 'Edit' button, typically located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Drag the edges of the timeline. At the bottom of your video preview, you'll see a timeline with a yellow frame. Drag the left handle to set the new start point and the right handle to set the new end point of your video. This is how you trim the unwanted sections.
- Play the video to make sure you're happy with the edit. Use the play button to preview your trimmed video and ensure it flows as intended.
- Tap 'Done'. Once you are satisfied with your edits, tap 'Done' in the top-right corner.
- Select 'Save Video as New Clip'. To preserve the original screen recording and save your edited version as a separate file, choose the 'Save Video as New Clip' option. This is highly recommended as it keeps your original recording intact. Alternatively, you can choose 'Save Video' to overwrite the original, but this is generally not advised for screen recordings you might want to adjust later.
By following these simple steps, you can quickly and efficiently clean up your iPad screen recordings, making them more precise and professional.
