InShot Can't Load iCloud Videos
Workaround available iOS Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
InShot needs the full original clip on the iPhone. Clips that are only in iCloud can fail to import or vanish from projects later, so download originals before editing.
Most likely fix: Keep originals on the iPhone.
Symptoms
Clips show a loading error when imported, appear black, or disappear from a project after it was edited.
Why it happens
- 'Optimize iPhone Storage' keeps full originals in iCloud
- Weak connection while the clip downloads
- iOS offloads originals again after editing
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Keep originals on the iPhone
- Settings > Photos > Download and Keep Originals
- Or open each clip in Photos and wait until it fully loads before importing
2. Re-import the clip
- Delete the broken clip from the timeline and add it again once it's downloaded
3. Free space so iOS stops offloading
- Settings > General > iPhone Storage; keep a buffer of free space while editing
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