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How to Download and Save MP4s to an iPhone

MP4 files end up in your Downloads or in the file for the browser you used

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What to Know

MP4 is most often used as a video file format and is a format accessible with an iPhone.When you download an MP4 file to your iPhone, where it goes depends on where you download it from and how you download it.MP4 files save to your Downloads file or Files > On My iPhone > in the file for the browser you used to download the MP4. This article walks you through downloading and saving MP4 videos on your iPhone and transferring videos from your computer to your iPhone. Plus, we help you find where those videos are stored.

How Do I Save an MP4 to My iPhone Camera Roll

How you save an MP4 to your iPhone will be determined by the site offering the download. If you're downloading it from a cloud storage app, like Google Drive or DropBox, there should be controls on the video file page that include an option to Download or Download to your device. However, note your MP4 file may not always go directly to your iPhone Camera Roll or the Photos app. You may need to move the file from its download location once the download is complete. You can move the file to your Camera Roll or Photos app once downloaded. To do so, however, you first need to locate the file.

Where Do MP4 Files Save on iPhone

So, where do MP4 files go when you download them to your iPhone. The answer is complicated. When you download a video directly to your iPhone, it does not automatically go to your Camera Roll or Photos. Instead, the iPhone will save the file elsewhere. Depending on where you download the file from, it may be in your Downloads file or a browser file in Files > On My iPhone. The easiest way to find a file is to use Spotlight search on your iPhone. Just swipe down from the center of your Home screen with one finger, and type the name of the file you downloaded into the search bar. When you see the file, you can select it to open it. The file will automatically open in iMovie. You can make any edits you choose in iMovie and then tap Done. On the movie project page, tap the Share icon, and then scroll down and tap Save Video, which will save the video to your Photos app. You don't have to make any edits to your MP4 file if you don't want to; open the file and then save it again using the instructions above to save a copy of it into your Camera Roll or Photos app.

How Do I Transfer MP4 From Computer to iPhone

An even easier way to get an MP4 file onto the Camera Roll or Photos app on your iPhone is to move it from the hard drive of your Windows or Mac computer. This is accomplished by dragging the file from its location on your hard drive into the Photos app. To drag a file from your Windows computer to your Photos app (or so you can access the file on your iPhone), you'll need first to install iCloud for Windows. Then, you can use iCloud for Windows to transfer files between your Windows computer and iPhone, iPad, or other Apple devices. On a Windows PC, locate the MP4 file in File Explorer and drag it into your Photos app. On a Mac computer, use Finder to find the file and drag it into the Photos app. FAQ How do I download an MP4 to my iPhone from Google Drive? Find the MP4 from the Google Drive app on your device > select More (three ellipses) beside the file name > Open in > and choose from the available apps and locations for the file. Select Save to download it. How do I download an MP4 from Dropbox to an iPhone? Make sure you have the Dropbox mobile app downloaded to your iPhone. Launch it and tap the MP4 file to download and select the three ellipses next to the file name. Choose Share > Export file and select a specific app or Save video to download it to your camera roll. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Transfer Files Between an iPhone and a Mac How to Access iCloud Photos From Any Apple, Windows, or Android Device How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows 8 Best Free Download Managers (Updated October 2022) How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery WLMP File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Find Downloads on Android Phones How to Use Google Lens on iPhone M4V File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Save a Live Photo as a Video on iPhone PPS File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Download a TikTok Video How to Find and Save iPad Downloads How to Use the iPhone Camera How to Save YouTube Videos to Your Camera Roll How to Download and Watch Google Drive Movies Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies