If you are an iPhone user, you must have struggled to send long videos to your friends. Or perhaps you're a creator who shares a lot of video content with your team and has tried sending videos via iPhone.

There are over 1.4 billion iPhone users, including you and me. And most of us have gone through this problem. However, there are ways you can send long videos on iPhone.

In this article, you will learn how to send large videos from iPhone.

But let's first understand...

How long can videos be to send on iPhone?

Error on iPhone's message when you try to send long video

While there is no official confirmation from Apple, the general consensus is that iMessage limits video attachments to around 4 minutes and 15 seconds for videos recorded in 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. This is based on observations and user reports. However, it's important to note that:

Some users have reported successfully sending longer videos through iMessage. This might be due to factors like lower video resolution or using the share sheet method instead of attaching directly through the message compose screen.
Videos sent via iMessage are compressed and not sent in their original high-definition quality. This means the recipient receives a lower-resolution version of the video, which can help with file size and transmission speed limitations.

How to send long videos on iPhone?

Here are some easy ways to send long videos on iPhone:

Airdrop

If you want to send a large file to someone who is nearby and using an Apple device, you can airdrop the file to them. To send long videos on iPhone using Airdrop:

Enable Airdrop in your iPhone’s settings and select 'Everyone' to make your iPhone detectable to all nearby devices
Open the long video you want to send on iPhone
Click on the “Share” button and select “Airdrop”
Select the user you want to send the video to

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Cloud storage

Cloud storage is another way to send long videos on iPhone. The most commonly used cloud service for iPhone is Apple’s own iCloud. Here is how to send long videos using iCloud:

Enable iCloud Photos in settings
Go to the Photos app and open the long video you want to send
Open your video in the Photos app and click on the Share button
Click on Options > iCloud Link > Done
Open the iMessage app or Mail and select the recipient
Paste the iCloud link and send the message or email

Google Drive

If your iCloud storage has limited storage, you can use Google Drive using the same steps to send long videos on iPhone. However, instead of iCloud, you need to upload the video on Google Drive (by clicking on Sharing and selecting Drive) and share the link with the recipient.

Email

Similar to iCloud and Google Drive, you can share the long video through Email on your iPhone. While emails generally have a limit on file size, usually 25 MB, if you use Gmail, it uploads a long video on the cloud before sending the email so the recipient can directly download it from the cloud. For other platforms like

How to send a long video on iPhone without Airdrop?

If you are not able to use Airdrop for some reason, you can use one of the other methods we mentioned in the previous section. However, each of those methods requires you to have access to internet. If you want an alternative to Airdrop so you can send a long video on iPhone, you can use:

Xender
SHAREit
Snapdrop
Zapya
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How to send long videos on iPhone iMessage?

As mentioned earlier, Sending long videos directly through iMessage on iPhone has limitations because of file size restrictions. However, there are a few workarounds to consider if you need to send a longer video:

Compress the video: Several apps and websites can help compress videos, reducing their file size and making them easier to send through iMessage. These apps often offer various compression levels, allowing you to balance quality and size reduction. One good example of a compression app would be Clideo which can reduce file size up to 80%.

Send in parts: You can make several parts of the video by trimming it. Then send these short videos on iMessage. However, this method is time-consuming and takes a lot of effort.

How to send long videos on iPhone to Android

Sending long videos from an iPhone to an Android phone requires different approaches compared to sending within the Apple ecosystem due to compatibility and platform limitations. Here are several effective methods you can use:

Use WhatsApp - WhatsApp is a popular messaging app by Meta. While WhatsApp has a limit on video of up to 3 minutes or 16 MB, when you send a video as a document, it lets you send up to 100 MB file. WhatsApp is available for all devices and can be used even on desktops and Macbooks.
File transfer apps - The file transfer apps mentioned earlier are mostly available on both Android and iOS. These apps use Bluetooth or Wifi to transfer the files. So, if you want to send long videos from iPhone to Android, you can use apps like Xender or SHAREit.
Use a PC - You can also send a long video from iPhone to Android using your PC. Simply connect your iPhone and Android devices to your PC using USB cables. Copy and paste the long video you want to share. Connect your Android device, copy the long video and paste it into your Android device’s folder.

Final Words

This was how you can send long videos on iPhone using different methods. While sending videos on iPhone seems complicated, editing videos is as easy. All you have to do is upload your video on Jupitrr AI, change the format or size to your desired one and download the video. The AI generates subtitles and lets you add stock videos to your video.

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