Video Guides, Tools & Apps

An iPhone video workflow has three separate decisions: how to capture the original, how to edit it, and how to deliver the finished copy. A high-quality recording gives you room to crop and edit, but it may be much larger than the version you want to send. Keep the source clip while you experiment with shorter duration, different dimensions, or a lower export bitrate.

Start with the recipient. A clip for email has a size limit; a social post has framing requirements; an archive needs an original you can edit later. Resolution alone does not determine file size, and changing an extension does not convert the codec inside a file. Use the calculator to plan a target, then inspect an actual export for moving detail, readable captions, smooth motion, and clear audio.

Use the guides below for a specific task, then follow the related tools and apps when they fit your workflow. Each article links to its sources and separates a general explanation from instructions that depend on a particular app or device.