To extract a video from iMovie, you need to share or export your project as a file. Here's how:
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Select Your Project: In the Projects browser within iMovie, locate the project you want to extract.
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Share Project:
- Click the "More" button (often represented by three dots) on the project thumbnail.
- Choose "Share Project". Alternatively, with the project open, navigate to
File > Share > File...in the top menu.
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Adjust Export Settings (Important!) A window will appear allowing you to customize your export settings:
- Title: Rename your video file.
- Description: Add a description (optional).
- Tags: Add tags for organization (optional).
- Format: Choose between "Video and Audio" (standard) or "Audio Only".
- Resolution: Select the desired resolution for your video. Higher resolution means larger file size. Common choices include 720p, 1080p, and 4K. Consider your intended use when selecting.
- Quality: Choose the quality. "High" is generally a good balance between quality and file size.
- Compress: Choose a compression option. "Better Quality" is typically recommended.
- Advanced: This section might offer options for faster encoding or preserving transparency (if applicable).
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Save Your Video:
- Click "Next...".
- Choose a location on your computer to save the video file.
- Click "Save".
iMovie will then begin exporting your video project. The export time depends on the length and complexity of your project, as well as your chosen export settings. A progress indicator will show the export status.
Once the export is complete, your video file will be saved in the location you selected.
