Would 128gb storage enough for video editing in the iPad pro?

Video files can be huge. If you video files a small, or few in number, 128GB of internal storage might be adequate for your needs.

You would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget will allow - as internal storage cannot be subsequently changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your videos, documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle - and the iPad will become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have.

A good rule of thumb is to quantify exactly how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult; whilst I cannot make definitive recommendations, personally I would council against purchase of any iPad with any less than 256GB storage - 512GB or greater offering a greater level of safety.  

Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device. 

Consider also the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Only WiFi+Cellular models include GPS capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping. Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model does not commit you to using Cellular connections, but provides this flexibility should it be needed.  WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GPS functions at all.

I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful to you.

hilbert16 Said:

"ipad storage: Just a quick question, would 128gb storage enough for video editing in the ipad pro?"

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Perhaps.

The answer would all depend on what you intend to store in it. I use it on my 128GB iPad for multimedia work such as this, but not much more. All else I stream. So, what do you plan to install and download?

Rendering and editing video files requires a minimum of available storage of the same file size as your temporary files you are working on; actually, twice the size is better, I'd keep 150 - 200 GB of free space all the time.

If you bought it from Apple, they generally offer a refund or exchange within 14 days. Otherwise, check the store's return policy.

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