How to Transfer Videos to USB to iPhone with Adapter (Best Method)
3To transfer videos from your iPhone to a USB drive using an adapter, you can use the Files app in conjunction with a compatible USB adapter (such as Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or a USB-C to USB Adapter for newer iPhones). This process allows you to offload videos to free up space or prepare your iPhone for sale. Below are the steps for iOS 18 or later, along with troubleshooting tips to ensure a smooth transfer.
Requirements
iPhone: Running iOS 18 or later (check in Settings- General - About).
USB Adapter: Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (for Lightning iPhones) or a USB-C to USB Adapter (for USB-C iPhones, like iPhone 15 or later).
USB Drive: Formatted as FAT32, exFAT, or APFS for iOS compatibility (exFAT is recommended for large video files due to file size limits on FAT32).
Power Source (Optional): For Lightning adapters, a power source (Lightning cable connected to a charger) may be needed for high-power USB drives.
Steps to Transfer Videos to a USB Drive
Prepare the USB Drive:
Ensure the USB drive is formatted as FAT32, exFAT, or APFS:
Use a computer to format the drive via Disk Utility (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows). Back up any data on the USB drive first, as formatting erases everything.
Create a folder on the USB drive (e.g., “iPhone Videos”) for organization.
Connect the USB Drive to Your iPhone:
Plug the USB adapter into your iPhone’s Lightning or USB-C port.
Connect the USB drive to the adapter’s USB port.
If using a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, connect a Lightning cable to the adapter’s power port and plug it into a charger if the USB drive requires additional power.
The Files app should detect the USB drive. If prompted, tap Allow to grant access.
Open the Files App:
Tap the Files app on your Home Screen or find it via Spotlight Search (swipe down and type Files).
If the Files app is missing, check the App Library (Utilities folder) or ensure it’s not hidden or restricted (Settings - Screen Time - Content & Privacy Restrictions - Allowed Apps).
Locate the USB Drive:
In the Files app, under Locations, tap the USB drive (it may appear as “Untitled” or the drive’s name).
Navigate to the folder you created (e.g., “iPhone Videos”). If no folder exists, create one: tap the More button (three dots) - New Folder.
Copy Videos from the Photos App to Files:
Open the Photos app.
Select the videos you want to transfer:
Go to Albums - Videos or All Photos, tap Select, and choose the videos.
For multiple videos, tap and drag to select a range, or tap Select All for the entire album.
Tap the Share button (square with an arrow).
Choose Save to Files.
In the Files app, navigate to a temporary folder (e.g., On My iPhone - Downloads or iCloud Drive), and tap Save. This copies the videos to the Files app in their original format (e.g., MOV or MP4).
Move Videos to the USB Drive:
Return to the Files app.
Navigate to the temporary folder where you saved the videos (e.g., On My iPhone - Downloads).
Long-press a video or tap Select to choose multiple videos.
Tap Move, then select the USB drive and the target folder (e.g., “iPhone Videos”).
Tap Move to transfer the videos to the USB drive.
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