iOS · iPhone & iPad

Export an iMovie Project as a Video on iPhone or iPad

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Answer

From the Projects browser choose Share Video, set resolution, frame rate and HDR in Options, then save to Photos or Files and verify the result.

Guide steps5 steps
  1. Review the final timeline
  2. Open Share Video
  3. Set delivery options
  4. Save and inspect
  5. Verify the result
  6. If it still does not work

Review the final timeline

Play the entire movie and check picture, sound, titles, transitions, and the final frame.

Open Share Video

Return to Projects, select the movie, tap Share, then choose Share Video.

Set delivery options

Choose supported resolution, frame rate, and HDR based on the destination rather than simply selecting the largest file.

Save and inspect

Save to Photos or Files, keep iMovie open during export, and play the exported file before deleting project media.

Verify the result

Play the exported file from beginning to end and verify video, sound, titles, transitions, duration, properties, and destination before deleting project media.

Video walkthrough

If it does not work

  • If export fails, preserve the project, free local storage, and isolate the problematic clip or output option. Do not delete source media as the first fix.
Sources and verification

Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.

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