### iOS 26 Upgrades: Full Resolution Screen Recording
For the first time, iOS 26 enables users to record their iPhone or iPad screens at full resolution, delivering higher-quality and visually improved screen captures.
Screen recording debuted with iOS 11, offering a straightforward method to capture screen content without a computer. However, the recordings were restricted to a maximum resolution of 1920 pixels in height or width. Consequently, modern iPhones recorded at a resolution of 884×1920, which on an iPhone 16 Pro Max was only around two-thirds of its full resolution, resulting in videos that looked compressed and blurry.
With the latest beta of iOS 26, screen recordings have been enhanced to capture at the device’s full resolution, yielding significantly clearer recordings.
#### Screen Recording Resolutions Comparison
Before this update, screen recordings on an iPhone 16 Pro Max were captured at 884×1920. Now, with the newest beta of iOS 26, they are recorded at 1320×2868, which corresponds to the device’s full screen resolution. This improvement in resolution and quality is best showcased through comparative images.
Even with the rise in resolution, file sizes remain quite similar. A 12-second screen recording of identical on-screen content was 24.2 MB on iOS 26 Beta 6, reflecting only a 5.3 MB increase from 18.9 MB on Beta 1.
#### Concluding Thoughts
The capability to capture screen recordings at full resolution marks a considerable enhancement, particularly for users who heavily depend on screen recordings for app development, where lower quality can hide intricate details.
In addition to these enhancements, iOS 26 will bring several new functionalities for screenshots and screen recordings, such as the ability to record in HDR, an option to disable CarPlay screenshots, and Visual Lookup. iOS 26 is presently available in public beta and is anticipated to launch in the upcoming weeks.
For a thorough summary of iOS 26, you can read the full roundup [here](https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/24/ios-26-now-available-features/).
