Not able to save my video to files

Boatdrinks2 Said:

"Not able to save my video to files: Already on 2TB plan"

-------

Sync Photos Through iCloud:

A. On an iPhone:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Photos
3. Tap: iCloud Photos (so that it is green)
4. Tap: Otimize Storage

B. On a Mac:

1. Go to: Applications
2. Open: Photos app
3. Click: Photos (in the menu bar)
4. Select: Preferences…
5. Click: Photos (on the top pane)
6. Click: Download Originals to this Mac

See if it syncs.

Boatdrinks2 Said:

"Not able to save my video to files: My video that is almost 3 hours long I recorded on my iPhone will not save to files. How can i get it to files?"

-------

Sync Through iCloud:

It is probably likely more than a few GBs in size. So, using the Files app, log in to iCloud to access it. Enable Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If Not Enough Space:

If not enough space, then backup iCloud to an external drive > trash iCloud perm the above.

Use my User Tip: Use my user tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip

Then, go here to access this: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive

Boatdrinks2 Said:

"Not able to save my video to files: Full video 17.29GB: also tried splitting it 8.72GB wouldn’t save to files either"

-------

What to do:

To Make it easy: Upgrade your iCloud Plan to iCloud+ with 50GB storage. Then, cancel the plan after a month.

What happens when you try to save?