To send a long video on an iPhone, you can use several effective methods depending on the file size and the recipient's device:
1. AirDrop (Best for nearby Apple devices)
- Enable AirDrop on both iPhones via Settings > General > AirDrop and select "Everyone" or "Contacts Only."
- Open the Photos app, select the long video you want to send.
- Tap the Share button and choose AirDrop.
- Select the recipient's device from the list.
- The video transfers directly without compression, quickly and securely
2. iCloud Link via Mail Drop
- Open the Photos app and select the long video.
- Tap Share, then Options, and enable "iCloud Link."
- Send the generated iCloud link via iMessage or Mail.
- The recipient can download the full-resolution video from iCloud.
- Mail Drop supports files up to 5GB, bypassing the usual 25MB email limit
3. Cloud Storage Services (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Upload the video to a cloud service like iCloud Drive or Google Drive.
- Share the generated link with the recipient via message or email.
- This method works well if you have limited iCloud storage or want to share with Android users
4. Messaging Apps (WhatsApp)
- WhatsApp allows sending videos up to 2GB.
- Open WhatsApp, select the contact, tap the "+" icon, choose Document, then select the video.
- Send the video directly through the app
5. Third-Party File Transfer Apps (e.g., Smash, Resilio Sync)
- Apps like Smash allow fast, secure sharing of large videos without file size limits.
- Upload the video in the app and share the download link with the recipient.
- Resilio Sync offers peer-to-peer transfer directly between devices
Summary
Method| Max Size| Requires Internet| Recipient Device| Notes
---|---|---|---|---
AirDrop| No strict limit| No| Nearby Apple devices| Fast, no compression
iCloud Link (Mail Drop)| Up to 5GB| Yes| Any with link access| Sends via
iCloud, full quality
Cloud Storage| Depends on storage| Yes| Any device| Good for cross-platform
WhatsApp| Up to 2GB| Yes| WhatsApp users| Limited size, secure
Smash / Resilio Sync| Large files| Yes (or P2P)| Any with app/link| Fast,
secure, no compression
Choose the method that best fits your needs based on file size, recipient device, and internet availability
