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Splice Loading Forever When Creating a Project or Importing

Workaround available iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

When Splice spins forever on a new project or import, the cause is usually media it cannot read (WhatsApp/AirDrop files, clips edited in other apps) or files stored only in iCloud. Download originals to the phone and convert unreadable clips.

Most likely fix: Reboot and update.

Symptoms

The loading indicator never finishes after selecting media or creating a new project; large clips take very long to import.

Why it happens

  • Media received via WhatsApp or AirDrop
  • Clips edited in another video editor
  • Photos/videos stored only in iCloud
  • Very large clips
  • Outdated iOS or Splice

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Reboot and update

    1. Restart the phone
    2. Update iOS and Splice to the latest versions

  2. 2. Download originals from iCloud

    1. Open each clip in Photos so it downloads fully
    2. Or set Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos to Download and Keep Originals

  3. 3. Convert unrecognized files

    1. Convert clips from WhatsApp, AirDrop or other editors to another format
    2. Save them to the Camera Roll and import again

  4. 4. Import in smaller batches

    1. Add a few clips at a time
    2. Remove each asset in turn to find the file causing the hang

This guide also covers

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