You may not know it, but you have the possibility to change the video recording quality on your iPhone, so that it adjusts to what you need at any time. The latest generations also allow video recording in 4k, increasing this quality considerably. You can always take advantage of this quality to film a special situation, such as a sunset or a walk on the beach. Of course, keep in mind that the higher quality you mark, the more space the video will occupy on your device.
All iPhone models are capable of recording in different qualities, but only from iPhone 8 is it possible to record in 4K. Next, we list all the recording possibilities that iOS offers. Please note that your phone may only be compatible with some of them.
- 720p HD at 30 fps
- 1080p HD at 30 fps
- 1080p HD at 60 fps
- 4K HD at 24 fps
- 4K HD at 30 fps
- 4K HD at 60 fps
Taking this into account, to configure the quality you want and see what is available on your iPhone model, you just have to follow the following steps.
- Go to the Settings section on your iPhone.
- Scroll down to the Camera section.
- Once inside, click on Record video.
- You will see that all the options that we show you a little higher appear.
- Choose the one that suits you best.
At this point, you may ask yourself the following question: how do I decide which quality is the best for me? One minute of video at 720p HD at 30fps is about 40MB, and one at 4K HD at 60fps is about 400MB. This is essential that you know to understand why it is better to choose the quality according to the moment or the space that you have available on your iPhone. If you want to record for a long time and have a choice of all qualities, it is best to opt for a medium, such as Full HD at 30 or 60 fps. If you want to make a small recording of a few seconds, but make it very professional to watch later on television, then shoot the largest: 4k at 30 or 60 fps. If you choose the latter for something in particular, don't forget to change it back to a lower one when you're done.
