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Screen recording on iPad

How much storage is is required for screen recording on iPad? I thought I was recording something and then shortly maybe five minutes thereafter, it said there was no more space and it turned off. But also there was no recording.

iPad Pro, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 12:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 6:26 AM

Hi dcbritt1,

Try this:

  • Delete apps you don’t need or use anymore
  • Delete photos and videos you don’t need or use anymore
  • Upload the videos and photos you want to keep on your Mac or PC
  • Delete emails you don’t want or like
  • Delete iMessage conversations you don’t need , use, or like anymore

I hope I helped you, bye, have a nice day, cheers.

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Jan 5, 2022 6:26 AM in response to dcbritt1

Hi dcbritt1,

Try this:

  • Delete apps you don’t need or use anymore
  • Delete photos and videos you don’t need or use anymore
  • Upload the videos and photos you want to keep on your Mac or PC
  • Delete emails you don’t want or like
  • Delete iMessage conversations you don’t need , use, or like anymore

I hope I helped you, bye, have a nice day, cheers.

Jan 5, 2022 7:03 AM in response to dcbritt1

Perhaps the best way to determine the average size of a screen recording is to measure it. Simply make a screen recording for one minute - end the recording - then check the file size. This will provide an approximate value that is good for your model of iPad.


Now that you have established the storage requirements for one minute of screen recording, you can divide your available/spare storage by this value to give you your maximum recording time. You should aim to keep at least 5GB of free storage - as your iPad needs some space to work properly.


If your internal storage is full, your only option is to “manage” the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data. 


These support pages should prove to be helpful:

About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



Screen recording on iPad

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