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How Do I Upload My Movies to iCloud for iTunes Match?

How Do I Upload My Movies to iCloud for iTunes Match?

I have several .MOV movie files on my iTunes. How do I get these on iCloud?

Please advise.

Posted on Mar 8, 2012 7:30 AM

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Jul 22, 2017 1:51 PM in response to scottmmckinney

I also have HD + Digital Copies of movies I have purchased that are only redeemable through iTunes that I want to be able to access on the cloud but they are on my local machine. I have new iTunes codes I need to redeem also. Can someone please explain my options - am I indeed able to view this content online and if so how do I activate that. Thanks Jen

Mar 8, 2012 10:51 AM in response to Michael Allbritton

@ Michael Allbritton, According to Tim Cook, movies have now been added to iCloud, but there wasn't any sort of explanation as to how this works. Don't just answer the question without researching first.


@ scottmmckinney, here's a little more info on it: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/03/apple-tv-easter-eggs-cloud-matching-for-m ovies-netflix-billed-to-itunes-and-more/


It appears that it doesn't work quite like iTunes match for music where it will upload any file to the cloud, but rather there are specific movies from specific studios that can be added.

Mar 8, 2012 11:02 AM in response to ryanvoight

ryanvoight wrote:


@ Michael Allbritton, According to Tim Cook, movies have now been added to iCloud, but there wasn't any sort of explanation as to how this works. Don't just answer the question without researching first.

I don't have to do any "research." I suggest you do so first before castigating someone else. Start with this page <http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/>.


"iTunes in the Cloud" is different from "iTunes Match." You access the former by going to the iTunes Store and clicking Purchased under Quick Links on the right-hand side of the page.


iTunes Match is still only for music (and music videos purchased from the iTunes Store). It does not support any other purchased videos from the iTunes Store.

May 31, 2012 7:17 AM in response to wvito

My question: I have movies that I purchased (Blu Ray / DVD / Digital) Combo (loaded on my iTunes thru iTunes registration code. Can I save them to, or upload them to iCloud so they can be watched using Apple TV. if my wife and / or I want to watch them on our TV using Apple TV, they don't show up at this point unless I access my MAC using "Home sharing."This is only good if I'm home and my MAC is online, however when I'm gone, my wife won't have access to them.


Any help would be appreciated.


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Mar 17, 2013 5:12 PM in response to wvito

Yes, I have a workout video off youtube that I'd like to copy to my wifes iPad for her. Problem is, I just formatted and reinstalled the OS on my system and now iTunes wants to erase all the data on my wifes iPad before I add any more data to it - I wish I could get the iPad to "just work". So I had the idea to copy the movie from my iTunes to iCloud and then pull the movie down to the iPad from iCloud but as I see this isn't going to work either. Really liking my new Surface though, it has a navigatable file system and a USB port.

May 8, 2013 7:54 PM in response to scottmmckinney

Well, I just called Apple technial support and the rep had no clue. So, I decded to experiment.


All that you need to do is right click on the movie in your library and select delete. When you do so, iTunes will tell you that "this title will still be available in your iCloud for playback." Continue with removal and presto, you cleared up hard drive space and still have access to the movie in your iCloud (the little iCloud icon will appear at the upper right of the movie thumbnail in your library). It plays back fine.


Hope this helps! 🙂

May 8, 2013 9:34 PM in response to Enlil_

You did not "add" anything to "iCloud." What you are seeing is Apple's iTunes in the Cloud service they have integrated into the iTunes browser. It is only for "approved" movies and TV Shows that are purchased from the iTunes Store. It does not support any videos you add to iTunes from other sources.


Also, iTunes in the Cloud is not a backup service and should not be relied upon as such. You need to be backing up your purchases locally. If the copyright owner of the movie you purchased (which is not Apple) ever decides to remove that item from the iTunes Store, and you do not have a local backup of that video, you will lose it. So... back it up.

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