How Do I Edit a Video on my iPhone 12 Pro Max?

To edit a video directly on your iPhone 12 Pro Max, follow these simple steps using the built-in Photos app:

1. Open the Photos App: Locate and tap the Photos app icon on your iPhone.

2. Select the Video: Browse through your photos and videos until you find the video you want to edit. Tap on the video to open it.

3. Enter Edit Mode: Tap the "Edit" button located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the video editing interface.

4. Trim the Video:

   • Use the sliders at the beginning and end of the video timeline (located at the bottom of the screen) to adjust the start and stop points. Drag the left slider to trim from the beginning and the right slider to trim from the end.
   • Preview your changes by tapping the play button to ensure you've trimmed the video to your desired length.

5. Adjust Video Appearance:

   • Tap on the various editing icons at the bottom of the screen. These icons allow you to adjust:
     • Exposure, Brightness, Contrast, etc.: Fine-tune the video's lighting and color.
     • Filters: Apply different color filters to change the overall look and feel of the video.
     • Other Adjustments: Depending on your iPhone's software version, you may see options for adjusting definition, noise reduction, and more.

6. Rotate and Crop: Tap the crop icon to rotate or crop the video. You can also adjust the aspect ratio here.

7. Save Your Edits: Once you're happy with your edits, tap "Done" in the bottom-right corner. You'll then be presented with two saving options:

   • Save Video: This will overwrite the original video with your edited version.
   • Save Video as New Clip: This will save your edited version as a new video file, leaving the original video untouched. This is generally the preferred option if you want to keep a copy of the original.

By following these steps, you can easily edit videos directly on your iPhone 12 Pro Max without needing any third-party apps for basic editing tasks.