iMovie Export Not Enough Space on iPhone
Quick answer
On iPhone and iPad, exports can fail with not enough space even when storage looks fine. Users report render leftovers; freeing space and exporting a lower resolution can help.
Most likely fix: Free up space
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Free up space
- Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage
- Delete unused apps, videos and old iMovie projects
- Retry the export
Did this fix it?2. Export smaller
- Tap Share and pick a lower resolution
- Export again
Did this fix it?3. Reopen from Files
- Delete the project in iMovie
- Open the saved iMovie project from Files
- Export again
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Export or duplicate fails with there is not enough space left on this device.
Why it happens
- Render files kept after exports
- Large 4K projects
- Storage readings that do not match
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