Photos doesn't import mp4 files from my Mac

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Photos doesn't import mp4 files from my Mac

I have created an iMovie video and stored it on my Mac as an mp4 since I can't actually share it to Photos directly from iMovie! That alone is pretty bad since both applications are the same computer and are not at all able to work together! To make matters worse, Photos just will not import the mp4 into a shared album so I can have it on my iPhone!!!!???? How is it that all these Apple products are so incapable of working together? Thinking it's time to rethink Samsung now 🫤

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 6:59 AM

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léonie

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Jul 6, 2022 10:12 AM in response to sarah72

Shared albums are shown in Photos but are not a part of the Photos Library. Try to import the mp4 video to a standard album in Photos. Then you can sync it to your iPhone with iCloud Photos or the Finder, or share it from Photos to a Shared album.

The Shared albums are just meant for viewing your photos and videos, but not for transferring the items at a full quality. You can share mp4 videos to a shared album, but bhen you share a video to a shared album it will be reduced in resolution and quality.

See: How to share albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad and Mac – Apple Support (UK)

"Videos can be up to fifteen minutes in length and are delivered at up to 720p resolution."

You will get a much better quality on your iPhone by syncing the photos and videos with iCloud Photos to your iPhone.

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