Are you running out of storage on your iPhone, but don’t know what files to delete? Do you have a bunch of videos and want to know how much space they are taking up? Checking the file size of your videos can help you manage your iPhone’s storage more effectively, allowing you to delete unnecessary files and free up space. In this blog, we will discuss some methods on how to check the MB of a video in iPhone.
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What’s Needed
To check the MB of a video in iPhone, you will need:
- iPhone (running iOS 8 or later)
- Video files stored on your iPhone
Method 1: Using Files App
The Files app is a built-in app on iPhones running iOS 11 or later. It allows you to manage and access your files, including videos stored on your iPhone. Here’s how to check the MB of a video using the Files app:
- Open the Files app on your iPhone
- Find the folder where the video is located
- Tap the video to select it
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner
- Select “Get Info”
- The file size (in MB or GB) will be displayed under “Size”
Method 2: Using Photos App
The Photos app is a built-in app on iPhones and is used to view and organize photos and videos. Here’s how to check the MB of a video using the Photos app:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone
- Find the video you want to check the MB of
- Tap the video to open it
- Tap the “Share” button (the box with an upward arrow)
- Scroll down and select “Save to Files”
- Select a folder to save the video in
- The file size (in MB or GB) will be displayed under “Size”
Method 3: Using iCloud
If your iPhone is running low on storage, you could consider uploading your videos to iCloud. Checking the file size of a video stored in iCloud is similar to checking the file size of a video stored on your iPhone. Here’s how to check the MB of a video in iCloud:
- Open the iCloud website on a computer
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password
- Click on “Photos” or “iCloud Drive”
- Find the video you want to check the MB of
- Click the video to select it
- Hover your mouse over the icon with three dots
- Select “Download”
- The file size (in MB or GB) will be displayed under “Size”
Why can’t I check the MB of my video?
There are a few reasons why you may not be able to check the MB of your video, such as:
- The video hasn’t finished loading or downloading
- The video file is corrupted or damaged
- The app you’re using to view the video doesn’t display the file size
To fix these issues, try waiting for the video to fully load or download, deleting and re-downloading the video, or using a different app to view the video.
Suggestions
Here are some suggestions to help you manage your iPhone’s storage more effectively:
- Regularly delete old or unnecessary photos and videos
- Use iCloud to store your files and free up space on your iPhone
- Disable messaging and photo backups on your phone to reduce storage use
- Use an external storage device, such as a flash drive or external hard drive, to store your files
- Consider upgrading to an iPhone with more storage capacity
FAQs
Q: Where do I find the Files app on my iPhone?
A: The Files app should be installed by default on iPhones running iOS 11 or later. If you can’t find it, try swiping down on your home screen to access the search bar and type in “Files.”
Q: Why is the file size displayed in GB instead of MB?
A: The file size will be displayed in GB if it exceeds 1,000 MB. One GB is equivalent to 1,024 MB.
Q: How can I reduce the file size of my videos?
A: There are several ways to reduce the file size of your videos, such as compressing the video using a video compression tool, reducing the video quality or resolution, or converting the video to a different format.
Q: Can I check the MB of a video on other Apple devices, such as my iPad?
A: Yes, the same methods can be used to check the MB of a video on other Apple devices, as long as they are running iOS 8 or later.
Q: What should I do if the file size is larger than expected?
A: If the file size is larger than expected, you may want to consider converting the video to a different format or reducing the video quality to save storage space. Alternatively, you can upload the video to iCloud or store it on an external storage device to free up space on your iPhone.
