Screen Record Apple Music Without Losing Audio (100% Working)

Part 1. What Is Screen Recording?

Screen recording is a built-in tool that allows iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users to capture everything happening on their screen as a video. On iPhone, it is part of the Control Center controls.

Users open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen on Face ID models, then tap the Screen Recording button, shown as a circular icon. After a short countdown, the system starts recording everything on the screen until it is manually stopped.

A red status bar or red icon appears during recording to indicate active capture. Once finished, the video is saved to the Photos app, where it can be viewed, trimmed, or shared.

Part 2. Can You Screen Record Apple Music?

As noted by Apple Support, "Some apps might not allow you to record their content." While screen recording works across most iOS interfaces, Apple applies system-level restrictions depending on the content usage boundary.

With Apple Music, internal audio is not captured because audio handling is controlled at the system level and protected by DRM. Even when screen recording is active, the audio is muted to prevent unauthorized sharing, even for personal use.

Although the recording is saved to the Photos app, it only captures the visual screen without internal audio. In practice, Apple Music playback cannot be recorded directly, even with a paid subscription. This is not a malfunction but an intentional system limitation designed to protect licensed media content.

To capture Apple Music with audio, users typically rely on more flexible desktop environments, where unofficial tools like Audacity can record or process audio with fewer system restrictions.

Part 3. How to Screen Record Apple Music (Video and Audio)

Screen recording Apple Music seems straightforward, especially for capturing visuals like album art, lyrics, and the "Now Playing" screen, making it useful for short clips. On iOS, it is generally not effective due to DRM restrictions. On desktop, tools like Joyoshare VidiKit Screen Recorder can be used for screen and system audio capture.

01Download and install VidiKit, then open it.

02Select the screen area to record - either full screen or just the Apple Music window. Enable System Audio to capture the music clearly.

03Play the Apple Music track or playlist you want to record.

04Click the Record button in VidiKit to start. A live preview shows you both audio and video capture in real time.

05When finished, click Stop. The recording is automatically saved to your chosen folder.

06From there, you can rename the file, trim sections, or convert it to another format if needed.

Part 4. How to Record Apple Music Audio Only

Audio-only recording is a simpler approach: capture sound without video.

Tools like Audacity record system audio using loopback input or virtual drivers such as BlackHole or Soundflower on macOS. On Windows, WASAPI loopback is commonly used. Once configured, Apple Music audio is recorded as a waveform for editing and export.

Setup is the main challenge. Audio routing must be configured correctly, and DRM may still affect output depending on the system. Results vary from clean capture to partial or muted audio. Users often rely on additional virtual audio drivers for stability, but performance still depends on device and OS configuration.

Besides Audacity, a simpler option is ViWizard Apple Music Converter, which captures Apple Music streams and converts them into formats like MP3, WAV, or FLAC, reducing the need for manual audio routing.

01ViWizard Apple Music Converter

ViWizard Apple Music Converter converts Apple Music tracks into formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, and FLAC while keeping metadata such as album art and track details. It is often preferred over manual recording because it supports batch conversion, making it more efficient for large libraries. Instead of real-time recording, it works as a DRM-based conversion tool that processes multiple tracks faster.

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A full-featured Apple Music converter that easily converts Apple Music songs, albums, playlists - including iCloud Music Library content, personalized recommendations, and curated playlists - into MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AIFF, and FLAC so you can keep your Apple Music forever or transfer it to any device without restrictions.

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01Follow the on-screen instructions to install ViWizard, then open the software.

02You'll see a fully integrated Apple Music Web Player. Log in to access your library or the songs you want to record.

03Go to the track or playlist, then click the red plus button with a music note in the bottom-right corner to load your selections into the conversion list.

04To choose the output format, go to Menu > Preferences > Conversions > Output Format and select a format like MP3.

05Click Convert. ViWizard runs in the background, letting Apple Music play normally while recording.

06Once finished, your tracks are saved on your device - ready to play or transfer to any device, including your iPhone.

02ViWizard Audio Capture

ViWizard Audio Capture records system audio in real time from Apple Music, Spotify, browsers, and other apps, then saves it as MP3 or WAV. It is used when direct download or conversion is not available. A key feature is automatic track splitting, which separates continuous audio into individual files during recording. It works well for playlists and streams, but recording speed depends on real-time playback.

01Download ViWizard Audio Capture and open it. Select the output format and set Apple Music or iTunes as the audio source.

02Click Start, and the Apple Music app interface will appear.

03Play the track you want to record. ViWizard will start recording and show progress and elapsed time.

04Important metadata like song title, artist, and album is automatically matched.

05Once the song finishes - or if you stop mid-track - the recording is saved in the History section. You can trim sections, create a ringtone, or leave the file as-is for playback.

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03Audacity

Audacity is a free tool for recording and editing audio, including Apple Music playback via loopback methods like WASAPI on Windows. It requires setup to capture internal sound, but once configured it provides stable recording with basic editing features such as trimming and exporting. It is widely used as a free and simple option for system audio recording without paid tools.

01Install and open Audacity on your computer.

02Set the audio input to "System Audio" or "Loopback" (Windows WASAPI or Mac Core Audio).

03Open Apple Music and choose the song or playlist you want to record.

04Click the red "Record" button in Audacity, then start playing the music.

05Let the track play while Audacity records the system sound in real time.

06Click "Stop" when finished, then review the recording in the editor.

07Export the file via File > Export as MP3 or WAV to save it on your device.

Part 5. Is It Safe or Legal to Screen Record Apple Music?

The legal side depends on the content and intent. Apple's official guidelines say users must follow copyright rules, including the U.S. DMCA, when recording or sharing content. Screen recording only captures what appears on the screen. It does not give users the right to share or distribute protected music.

Apple Music content is protected by DRM (digital rights management). This means it cannot be copied or shared freely. Even if users can record the screen, the music is still protected by Apple's rules and copyright law.

In most cases, recording for personal use is fine. But uploading, sharing, or reposting recorded Apple Music content may break copyright rules or Apple Music's terms of service.

Part 6. What You Can Screen Record Instead of Apple Music (Use Cases)

Screen recording is mainly used to create tutorials, show how apps work, report bugs, save on-screen steps, and produce educational or training content. It can also be used for app demonstrations. However, it is not intended for capturing or sharing protected or sensitive content, such as Apple Music songs.

Common Uses of Screen Recording

Restricted or Not Intended Uses of Screen Recording

Part 7. Key Takeaways

Apple Music mutes audio during iPhone screen recording due to DRM protection. Turning on the microphone only records external sounds, not the song itself. Even silent recordings still take up storage space until they are deleted.

In some cases, users may use tools like ViWizard Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music songs into standard formats such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC for offline listening on different devices. However, users should proceed with caution and use such tools for personal use only.