Import Videos from iPhone Photo Library in 3 Steps

The most common way to get video into Bitcut is from your iPhone's photo library (Camera Roll). Bitcut uses Apple's native photo picker, so you see the same albums and folders you're used to.

How to Import

1

Tap + in the project list

This opens the media picker with your photo library. Videos are shown by default — you can switch between albums using the tabs at the top.

2

Select one or more videos

Tap a video to select it. A blue checkmark appears. Tap additional videos to add them — there's no limit on how many you can select at once.

3

Tap Add

Bitcut imports the selected videos. No copying happens — Bitcut references the original files in your photo library, so it doesn't duplicate storage.

Supported Formats

Bitcut supports every video format that iOS can play:

  • MOV — standard iPhone recording format
  • MP4 / M4V — common compressed formats
  • HEVC (H.265) — high-efficiency format used by newer iPhones
  • ProRes — professional format (iPhone 13 Pro and later)

Tips for Importing Long Videos Over 30 Minutes

Long videos: If you're importing a long video (30+ minutes) for AI processing, Bitcut works best with the Generate Shorts workflow, which automatically finds the best clips.
iCloud videos: If a video is stored in iCloud (shown with a cloud icon in Photos), iOS will download it automatically when you select it. This may take a moment depending on your connection.