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User profile for user: Ineedhelp5568
Ineedhelp5568 Author
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Exporting iMovie project

EVERYTIME I try to export my iMovie project a message pop up saying some videos from this project is being downloaded from iCloud. I want to send it to my phone so I can upload to my YouTube channel. Why is it saying that?

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 5:29 PM

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User profile for user: C1ayton12
C1ayton12
User level: Level 1
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Dec 28, 2023 5:49 PM in response to Ineedhelp5568

You more than likely have "optimize photos" to save space on your phone and it needs to fully download the videos you are adding. Even though you are able to watch the videos on your phone, it's because it's streaming it in a way from your iCloud. The only way is to download the videos to your phone, computer or just wait patiently unfortunately in my experience.

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