IDscott
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Q: How do I delete video clips downloaded to iMovie for iPad?

I created a video in iMovie from clips I downloaded from my Google drive.  I completed the movie and uploaded it.  However, I still have all these little clips that show up in iMovie>videos.  I am running out of space on my iPad and I cannot figure out how to delete them.  They do not show up in photos or videos apps.  I do not see a delete function in iMovie>videos.  I have a Windows system desktop.  Please help.  Thanks

iPad, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 12:37 PM

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Q: How do I delete video clips downloaded to iMovie for iPad?

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  • by tim_135,

    tim_135 tim_135 Aug 23, 2016 1:03 PM in response to IDscott
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    Aug 23, 2016 1:03 PM in response to IDscott

    Howdy IDscott! 

     

    Thanks for joining the Apple Support Communities! Storage space on your iPad is a precious thing that shouldn't go to waste. By creating these different projects, that media is certainly utilizing space within iMovie. If you open Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > click on the first "Manage Storage", you'll probably see that iMovie is taking up significant space with those project clips. In short, to clean up that content, we simply want to delete the project, as you're now finished with it. Don't forget to take a quick glance at Google drive to ensure those media files are safe, elsewhere. Then have a look at this resource: 

     

    Work with projects

     

    Have a phenomenal day!

  • by IDscott,

    IDscott IDscott Aug 24, 2016 8:07 AM in response to tim_135
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    Aug 24, 2016 8:07 AM in response to tim_135

    Hi Tim,

     

    Thank you for your response!  I did upload my finished iMovie and deleted the project.  In fact, all my projects are deleted and yet the videos are still there.  That is where my confusion begins.  I look in Photos and the video clips are not there nor are they in my Videos.  It is almost like they are in a download file but I do not know where to access them to delete them. 

     

    I also wanted to thank you for the link to the iMovie information.

     

    Scott

  • by Corrie84,

    Corrie84 Corrie84 Aug 24, 2016 12:27 PM in response to IDscott
    Community Specialists
    Aug 24, 2016 12:27 PM in response to IDscott

    Hello again IDscott!

     

    In your Photos application, confirm that "Recently Deleted" has also been emptied. And what you may be seeing, are items that have been added to your iCloud account. On the iPad, check Settings > iMovie and make sure "Upload to iCloud" is turned off. Remember that any clips saved to iCloud may be removed. So while they appear in the iMovie application, they may not actually be taking up as much space. 

     

    If the items are still visible in your iMovie application, force close that app by double pressing the home button and swiping the application to the top of your screen. Proceed with powering the iPad off by holding your sleep/wake button until you see "Slide to power off". Allow a few moments and then power the device back on to test. 

     

    Hope this helps!