How to Combine Videos on iPhone or iPad without Losing Quality

According to our research, iPhone users are more likely to record video clips using their handsets partly because of the advanced lens embedded in iOS devices. Suppose you have recorded several clips at a birthday party or your friend's wedding, the best way to tell a complete story is to combine them into a single video. This tutorial tells you the best ways to combine videos on iPhone as well as the details.

• Part 1: How to Combine Videos on iPhone
• Part 2: Alternative Way to Combine iPhone Videos with a PC
• Part 3: FAQs on How to Combine Videos on iPhone

Part 1: How to Combine Videos on iPhone

Way 1: How to Combine Videos on iPhone with iMovie

iMovie is the built-in app to combine videos on iPhone for free. In another word, you can create a movie project, add clips, and join these videos on iPhone without extra software or hardware.

Step 1Run the preinstalled video editor on your iPhone. If you cannot find it, download it from App Store for free.

Step 2Press the Continue button on the welcome screen, select Movie, and tap Video. Then you will be taken to the Camera Roll. Touch the desired videos, and press the Create Movie button at the bottom.

Step 3Locate the interval of two clips, press the Transition icon, and select an appropriate transition style at the bottom

Step 4Tap the Play icon under the player section to preview the combined video on iPhone. If you are satisfied, tap the Done button in the upper left corner. Then hit the Share button to export the output to your memory, share it on social media, or send it to your friend.

Way 2: How to Merge Videos on iPhone Using Videoshop

iMovie is one of the easiest ways to merge multiple videos on an iPhone, but it is not the only way. There are third-party apps that can finish the job too. Videoshop, for instance, is a free video editor for iOS 13 and later. Users can pay $3.99 per month to access all features. Here are the steps to join videos on your iPhone without iMovie.

Step 1Start the video editor app. You can download it from App Store for free.

Step 2Tap the Import clip button to access your Camera Roll, and touch the desired clips. Alternatively, you can record clips by hitting the Record new button.

Step 3After video selection, tap the Done button and the app will merge the videos immediately.

Step 4The clips will be put on the storyboard, and you can re-arrange them or add more clips. There is a toolbar above the storyboard. You can edit the videos, add background music, and more.

Step 5Once you are done, tap the Share icon, choose the destination, and export the combined video on your iPhone.

Note: The video editor only exports videos with low resolution for free. If you want to save HD videos, you have to upgrade to the Pro version.

Part 2: Alternative Way to Combine iPhone Videos with a PC

The alternative solution to combine iPhone videos is doing the job on a computer. The larger screen is more convenient. Plus, an iPhone cannot process long videos due to the limited storage capacity. Apeaksoft Video Converter Ultimate, on the other hand, is the best way to combine multiple iPhone videos.

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How to Combine Multiple iPhone Videos with a PC

The best video merger has two versions, one for Windows 11/10/8/7 and the other for Mac. Install the right one and open it from your desktop. Go to the Toolbox window, and choose the Video Merger tool. Click the Add icon and open the iPhone clips. Or drag and drop the clips onto the interface to open them directly.

After the videos load, you will be presented with the main interface. Organize the clips on the storyboard according to your wish with the Ahead and Behind buttons. You can also add new clips by hitting the + icon. Then click the Play icon under the media player to preview the result.

If you intend to retouch a clip, select it on the storyboard, and click the Edit menu. Now, you can rotate or crop the video, apply effects, add a watermark, or change audio and subtitle. Click OK to confirm the changes.

Locate the bottom area in the main interface. Set the filename, output format, and destination location. At last, click on the Export button. Then transfer the combined video to your iPhone.