How to import MP4 video from Files to Photos on iPad
I have managed to transfer MP4 video from my camera to Files on my iPad but cannot see how to import into Photos or share from Files.
You can manually import photos and videos to your Photo Library using the Files App.
For each photo/video that you wish to import, touch-and-hold the icon associated with the file that you wish to import; this will trigger an action menu. From the menu, select Share - which will open the Share Sheet menu. Select Save Image.
Repeat for each photo/video that you wish to add to your Photo Library - accessed with the Photos App.
Direct import of photos and videos from your camera SD Card to your Photo library is also possible - subject to a couple of caveats:
- the SD Card must be correctly formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT (FAT64)
- stored photos are stored within the expected DCIM folder
Import photos using Apple camera adapters - Apple Support
If you are unable to use the direct photo import feature, you can still manually access and copy photos from the SD Card using the iPad’s built-in Files App. To do so, just open the Files App - and in the Sidebar you will see your SD Card in the list of Locations. If necessary, open the sidebar by tapping the sidebar icon at top-left of the Files App Window. Photos can be copied to the iPad Photo Library, or copied to a folder of your choice either on your iPad or elsewhere.