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Video quality drop

When I edit video in Original Photos app it drops its quality

(It happens with any video)


Here is raw video that is 4k and 180 mb


When i save it unedited to files it stays 180 mb





Now i edit the video in Photos ( the edit itself is not important and can be as minor as possible)

And save Edited video to the files



AND here i get 24 mb video


The length is the same and it is still 4K but the bitrate goes so low that it looks more like 420p now


SAme result will all videous , Shot on Iphone or Not


How does that happen and why?

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Jun 26, 2023 6:24 AM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2024 8:43 PM

That’s a real issue that you need to fix.

we love the result from editing the clips on iphone editor it self but the quality drops a lot that we can’t use on social media.

it should be easy to fix for you so why not !

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Jun 27, 2023 1:28 PM in response to ViktorSudo


Hello ViktorSudo,


If your edits are reducing the size and resolution of your videos, check to see if you are recording in a higher resolution format like Cinematic mode or ProRes. Editing your videos may be removing these effects.


You can check your Camera settings following this article.


Then try an edit using iMovie instead of Photos.


Did this resolve your issue? If not, please tell us more about your concerns. Additional information may help facilitate replies from Apple Support Communities users like yourself. 


• What video recording options did you discover at Settings > Camera?

• What type of videos are you recording? (e.g. ProRes, Action, Cinematic, etc.)

• What type of edits are you making?

• Do you use iCloud Photos to sync your photos and videos on your iPhone?


We look forward to learning more.


Regards.



Jun 27, 2023 2:48 PM in response to Ali_E1

Hello


  • What video recording options did you discover at Settings > Camera?


4K at 30 fps HDR on


Yet the same happens when I edit videos from other sources


  • What type of videos are you recording? (e.g. ProRes, Action, Cinematic, etc.)


ProRes and Cinematic video do not drop quality, only regular do


  • What type of edits are you making?


Usual Exposure, Contrast etc. ( No cut, rotate, scale)


  • Do you use iCloud Photos to sync your photos and videos on your iPhone?


NO



Here you can see how the bitrate is 8x lower after Edit and save


Video quality drop

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