Learn how to switch between available iPhone video resolution modes and frame rates directly in the Camera interface or from the Settings app.
You can change the video recording resolution and frame rate (fps) from iOS Settings or directly from the Camera app.
With the Camera method, you can quickly pick the resolution and frame rate on a per-case basis, while the Settings app allows you to set a default resolution and frame rate.
Change video resolution and frame rate in iPhone Camera
- Open the Camera app and switch to VIDEO, CINEMATIC, or SLO-MO modes.
- You’ll notice the video resolution (720P, HD, 4K) and frame rate (24, 30, 60, 120, 240) labels appear in the top-right corner, separated by a dot. Tap either label to flip between your video quality settings.
The feature works with both front and rear cameras on iPhone 11 or newer models.
The resolution and frame rate combination you can select depends on what the iPhone supports. For instance, you can set the resolution to 4K and frames per second to 24, but you cannot select HD at 24 fps as the iPhone does not support that. However, you can go with HD resolution at 30 or 60 frames per second.
Furthermore, it goes without saying that you can’t change the resolution and frame rate once the recording has started.
Set the default video resolution for the iPhone Camera
In addition to changing the video resolution and frame rate from inside the Camera app, you can also pick a default. This will ensure that when you go into the Camera app for video recording, it will be ready to shoot in your chosen resolution and frame rate. You won’t have to change it manually unless you want to.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap Camera.
- Tap Record Video, Record Slo-mo, or Record Cinematic.
- Now, select a video resolution and frame rate.
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