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Do you want to save that MP4 to your iPhone? MP4 files are usually a type of video file. This is a fairly common file type that is commonly used to store videos but can also be used to store subtitles, and even pictures. This How.com.vn article teaches you how to download and save MP4 files on your iPhone.
Steps
Saving to your Camera Roll or Photos App
- Open the file in iMovie. Once you use Spotlight to open the file, it will automatically open in iMovie.
- The point of this section is to save the file in iMovie so it will show up in your Photos app.
- Tap Done. You'll see this in the upper right side of your screen.
- If you want to make any edits, make them before tapping Done.
- Tap Save Video. This is next to a Download icon, which looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing down and inside of it.
- Doing this will save the video to your Photos app.
Transferring From Mac to iPhone
- Open Finder on your computer. This two-faced icon is usually on your Dock.
- You're using your Mac to do all these steps, but with iCloud Photos or My Photo Stream, you should see the MP4 in the Photos app on your iPhone without having to physically connect the two or confirm a download.
- Navigate to your MP4 file. Once you have Finder open, you'll be able to find your file.
- Drag and drop the MP4 from Finder to your Photos app on your Mac. If your Mac is signed into the same Apple ID as your iPhone, you should be able to see the file from the Photos app on your phone. On your iPhone, you may need to tap My Photo Stream in your Photos app to find the MP4.
- If you're using iCloud instead of My Photo Stream, make sure it's enabled (in Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photo Library). You should find the MP4 file in your Photos app as soon as your phone is able to sync online over a Wi-Fi or data connection.[1]
Transferring From Windows to iPhone
- Open the iCloud Photos folder in File Explorer. If you don't see that folder, you need to download iCloud for Windows.
- Drag and drop the MP4 file to the iCloud Photos folder. Log in with your Apple ID on your computer if prompted.
- After you log in with the same Apple ID on your computer and iPhone, you'll see the MP4 in your Photos app.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- If you want to save an MP4 from Google Drive on your iPhone, tap the three-dot menu icon next to the file name, then tap Open in and select what app you want to open the file with. Finally, tap Save to save the file to the associated location.Thanks
- If you want to save an MP4 from Dropbox on your iPhone, tap the three-dot menu icon next to the file name, then tap Share > Export file and select a location to save your MP4.Thanks
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