Shortcut to record video then the video file is not saved?

Hi everyone


I've a question about IOS 13, really hope you can help me.


I created a Shortcut to start recording video. After activating the shortcut, the video is recordng, then I press the red button to stop the recording, then I press "Use Video". However, I don't know where the video clip has been saved to. It is not in my "Albums". I'm afraid it's stuck in some obscure part of System files and hogging up space.


Really appreciate any help or advice you have.


Thank you!


Regards

Chien Shen

Posted on Oct 6, 2019 7:33 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2019 7:25 AM

chienshen,


Glad to hear this worked out well for you now!


In regards to how you previously had the shortcut set up, after hitting 'Use Video', you would have had to choose the Share icon at the bottom right corner of the video which would have presented you with an option to 'Save Video'. The videos you previously recorded using the shortcut would not have been saved anywhere on the device storage otherwise.


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Take care!

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Oct 8, 2019 7:25 AM in response to chienshen

chienshen,


Glad to hear this worked out well for you now!


In regards to how you previously had the shortcut set up, after hitting 'Use Video', you would have had to choose the Share icon at the bottom right corner of the video which would have presented you with an option to 'Save Video'. The videos you previously recorded using the shortcut would not have been saved anywhere on the device storage otherwise.


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities.



Take care!

Oct 8, 2019 6:16 AM in response to chienshen

Hello chienshen,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! It's my understanding that you're unable to locate the videos taken via your Shortcut app. I'd like to help.


When you create a custom Shortcut that includes recording a video, you will want to make sure you also add the action to save to Photos. Do this by tapping the '+' icon under the 'Take video' shortcut you created, tap Apps > Photos > Save to Photo Album. You can then choose which album you want the video saved to by tapping the highlighted 'Recents' option and choosing your preferred album destination.


Learn more about creating custom shortcuts in our Shortcuts User Guide: Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support.



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