How To Record Video Without Capturing Any Audio on iPhone Camera

Overview

The iPhone camera app does not have a built-in setting to disable audio when recording video. However, there are a few workarounds:

Use a Third-Party App

Apps like FiLMiC Pro allow you to separately control audio and video settings. You can disable audio capture in the app.

Block the Microphone

You can physically block the microphone with tape or another material so no audio is captured.

Remove Audio in Post

Record video normally with audio, then remove the audio track using an editing app like iMovie or Adobe Premiere Rush.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Using a Third-Party Camera App

  1. Download an app like FiLMiC Pro from the App Store
  2. Open the app settings
  3. Disable audio capture
  4. Record video – no audio will be captured

Blocking the Microphone

  1. Locate the microphone pinhole on your iPhone
  2. Cover the pinhole tightly with tape
  3. Open the camera app and record video – no audio will be picked up

Removing Audio in Post Production

  1. Record video normally with the iPhone camera app
  2. Import the video into an editing app like iMovie
  3. Detach or mute the audio track
  4. Export the video without audio

Conclusion

While the iPhone camera doesn’t allow disabling audio capture during recording, there are a few easy workarounds using third-party apps, physical microphone blocking, or removing audio in post-production. With a little creativity, you can record video without capturing any audio on an iPhone.