How to copy an image or video from Files to Photos on iPhone or iPad – Guide

To move photos and videos from the Files app to the Photos app on an iPhone or iPad, open the Files app and navigate to the folder that contains the media files you want to move. In our example, we are using the Downloads folder, but files can be copied from other folders to Files or Dropbox or iCloud Drive. ..

There are several ways to do this, depending on the number of files and the location of the file. Let’s check them out. We’ve also covered what happens when you download photos or videos from the Files app to the Photos app on final of this post. If you want to select multiple files on an iPhone, tap on the ellipsis button (three dots in a circle) in the upper right corner of the screen and choose “Select”. (Just tap Select on an iPad). Then check the items you want to copy to Photos. ..

If it’s a single photo or video, tap it to open its detailed view

If you want to choose multiple files on an iPhone, tap the ellipsis button (three dots in a circle) in the upper right corner of the screen and choose “Select”.

I chose to write this article on an iPad because it is a more efficient way to get the news I need and want.

  1. Add a checkmark to the photo you want to copy.
  2. Click on the photo and select Copy.
  3. Paste the copied photo into your Photos album.

To share an open or selected item, tap the button “Share”. The Share button looks like a rounded rectangle with an arrow pointing up. ..

On iPad, the “Mail” app is in the upper-right corner of the screen. On iPhone, it is located in the lower left corner. ..

To save a picture or video from a Share list, tap “Save Picture” or “Save video.” ..

If you selected multiple items, tap “Save X items and select Y”, where Y is the number of items you selected.

If you have ever opened the Photos app and seen the images or videos from your “Recent” album, you will now see them in the Photos app.

Final note

This guide will show you how to copy an image or video from Files to Photos on your iPhone or iPad. If you have any questions about this article, please feel free to ask us in the comments below. Additionally, please share this article with your friends if you enjoyed it! ..