Apple’s AirDrop is one of the best ways to transfer large files from iPhone to Mac and vice versa. While most AirDrop transfers are instant, the experience can be different when sending large videos.
Sometimes, AirDrop may stop working on iPhone or show ‘Converting’ before sending large video files. This transfer took too long or was canceled unexpectedly. Here’s how to fix AirDrop errors that convert videos on iPhone every time before sending them.
Why is AirDrop stuck on switching
Wondering why AirDrop converts videos before sending them? That’s because iPhone records video in a specific format to save limited storage space on it. So the videos usually end up using HEVC compression.
Videos in this format can be played on iPhone without any problems, but are not easily compatible with other devices. As a result, your iPhone will first convert the video to a more compatible format before sending it to other devices via AirDrop. This transition takes some time depending on the length of the video.
Sometimes the transition gets stuck and AirDrop transmission is interrupted. It can also happen that AirDrop on your Mac is working. Check out our guide to AirDrop troubleshooting on Mac.
Prevent AirDrop from converting videos before sending them
There are two solutions to the problem that AirDrop converts videos on its own before sending them to the receiving device. The first solution involves changing the format and compression that your iPhone’s camera uses to record video, and that bypasses AirDrop’s conversion game. The second solution applies to videos you’ve captured on your iPhone.
For the videos you will record in the future
It’s best to change the format in which your iPhone records videos by default. That will ensure that the iPhone’s camera app will record video in a format compatible with most devices. After enabling this feature, iPhone won’t have to convert each of those videos before sending it via AirDrop. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap the Camera section.
Step 2: Select Format.
Step 3: Click on the Most Compatible option to set it as the default recording format.
Now, whenever you record a video on your iPhone, it will be recorded with H.264 compression for cross-device compatibility. To test this, capture a video and send it to your Mac via AirDrop. The video will be transferred to your Mac without any conversion taking place on the iPhone.
The only highlight is that such a video file consumes a little more space. However, you can always delete those videos after transferring them using AirDrop.
For recorded videos
Videos you’ve shot with your iPhone with HEVC compression still require conversion if you plan to transfer them via AirDrop. However, there is a way to bypass this switch in AirDrop.
Step 1: Open the iMovie app on your iPhone. If you have already removed it, download and install it from the App Store.
Step 2: Select the Movie option in Start a new project.
Step 3: From the media list, select the video you want to send.
Step 4: Select the Create Movie option at the bottom.
Step 5: It will then open an interface with the video you selected. You can edit the video or select Done in the top left corner to save your project if you don’t need to make any changes..
Step 6: Select the Share button in the middle of the bottom bar.
Step 7: In the share panel, select the small Options button.
Step 8: On the next screen, you can choose the resolution and frame rate for the video. Then tap Done.
Step 9: When you return to the sharing page, select AirDrop and select the device that appears in the Devices section as the video recipient.
Then, AirDrop will directly send the video without converting the video. It is faster than other ways.
Send video via Airdrop without conversion
Sharing a few videos or transferring them all from your iPhone via AirDrop will save your time. Sometimes it’s even faster than connecting a cable between your iPhone and your Mac or iPad. Can’t transfer files between iPhone and Mac? Check out our detailed guide on the best fixes for AirDrop not sending files from iPhone to Mac.
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