How to edit a video on iPhone Photos app

Prerequisites & Requirements

• •iPhone running iOS 13 or later (iOS 14, 15, or 16 recommended for best features).
• •Sufficient storage space on your device to save edited videos.
• •Access to the Photos app with the video you wish to edit already saved.
• •Basic understanding of how to navigate the iPhone interface.

Method 1: Using the Photos App

• •Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
• •Step 2: Navigate to the 'Albums' tab at the bottom and select 'Videos' to find your video.
• •Step 3: Tap on the video you want to edit.
• •Step 4: Tap 'Edit' in the upper right corner of the screen.
• •Step 5: Use the trimming tool by dragging the yellow handles on the timeline to select the desired start and end points.
• •Step 6: Tap on the 'Filters' icon (three overlapping circles) to apply a filter if desired.
• •Step 7: Adjust the video settings (brightness, contrast, etc.) using the adjustment tools.
• •Step 8: Once satisfied, tap 'Done' to save your changes.
• •Step 9: To verify, play the video to ensure it reflects your edits.
• •Step 10: If it doesn't work, ensure you have enough storage and try restarting the Photos app.

For iOS 15 and later

• •Access new filters by tapping the 'Filters' icon and scrolling through the options.
• •Utilize the 'Adjust' tool for more granular control over video settings.

For iOS 14 and earlier

• •You may not have access to all the filters available in iOS 15 and later.
• •Basic trimming and rotation features are still available.

Method 2: Using iMovie App

• •Step 1: Download and install iMovie from the App Store if not already installed.
• •Step 2: Open iMovie and tap the '+' icon to create a new project.
• •Step 3: Select 'Movie' and choose the video from your library.
• •Step 4: Tap 'Create Movie' to enter the editing interface.
• •Step 5: Use the timeline at the bottom to trim, split, or rearrange clips.
• •Step 6: Add transitions by tapping the 'Transitions' icon and selecting your desired effect.
• •Step 7: Tap 'Done' to save your project, then export it back to your Photos library.
• •Step 8: Verify by playing the edited video in the Photos app.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• •Error: 'Unable to save changes' - Solution: Check your storage space and free up space if necessary.
• •Issue: 'Edit button is grayed out' - Fix: Ensure the video is not in a format that the Photos app cannot edit (e.g., unsupported file types).
• •Problem: 'Video playback is choppy' - Workaround: Restart your iPhone to clear temporary files and try editing again.

Advanced Tips & Shortcuts

• •Keyboard shortcut: N/A - iPhone does not support keyboard shortcuts for video editing.
• •Hidden feature: Use the 'Revert' option in the Photos app to undo edits if needed.
• •Tip: Regularly back up your videos to iCloud or another service to avoid data loss.

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