Before you begin
- Locate the video you want to import.
- Keep sufficient storage for the app's local copy and any later export.
- Use a video you own or have permission to edit and share.
Step by step
Choose the local entry
Tap Album for gallery videos or Files to browse a file location.
Select the video
Use Android's picker to choose the file. Cancelling the picker does not complete an import.
Check the received source
Wait for the actual result, then preview the picture, duration and audio. Keep the original if editing is unavailable.
Choose your next action
Use Share for an unchanged video or Edit when you want changes. Export after editing before sharing that result.
Check the result
If the file cannot be opened
Check that the selected file is available locally and that access has been granted. Read the actual error before trying a different file.
Confirm which video you are using
Check the source preview and duration rather than relying only on a thumbnail or filename.
What to know
- Picking a file does not prove a successful import; device and media-format support still apply.
- Local import does not create a cloud backup or publish the video.
Questions and answers
Do I need a video link?
No. Album and Files receive a video already on your phone.
Must I edit before sharing?
No. You can share an available original without editing it.
Does importing overwrite my selected file?
No. The workflow keeps a managed local source; editing and export do not overwrite the selected original.