Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video I’ll show how to get large video clips even in ProRes format, or any file off your iPhone 13 or 14 Pro, as quickly and conveniently as possible. All the methods I’ll discuss in this video will work with any iPhone or iPad.
I’ll show how you can connect a fast external USB SSD and if you’re offloading video files, you can then edit them directly off this drive. Then we’ll send the files wirelessly using WiFi, which is actually the fastest method I’ve found so far, apart from AirDrop which only works with Apple devices. I’ll compare speeds with these two methods against using a Lightning cable and also AirDrop.
As I alluded to, I'm more interested in getting large video clips off my phone to use in my video editing software, but both methods are also useful for freeing up space on your phone.
[Update 14th September 2022. The latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro still use a Lightning port with USB 2 speeds. So everything in this video still applies. Hopefully next year's iPhone will switch to USB-C and faster transfer speeds!]
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD: geni.us/LXLxp (latest version)
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Background. 6GB per minute ProRes files. Apple's options for transferring video files off an iPhone
3:21 How to transfer files from iPhone to external SSD, external HDD or thumb drive using Files app and powered hub. Portable solution.
6:24 How to transfer files from iPhone wirelessly with the Files app
8:29 File transfer speed tests comparing AirDrop, file transfer to external SSD, Lightning cable to PC and Mac and wireless transfers with Files app. Also show speed of transfer from iPad Pro with Lightning cable for comparison
9:48 Conclusions
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#iphonevideo #prores #iphone13pro
In this video I’ll show how to get large video clips even in ProRes format, or any file off your iPhone 13 or 14 Pro, as quickly and conveniently as possible. All the methods I’ll discuss in this video will work with any iPhone or iPad.
I’ll show how you can connect a fast external USB SSD and if you’re offloading video files, you can then edit them directly off this drive. Then we’ll send the files wirelessly using WiFi, which is actually the fastest method I’ve found so far, apart from AirDrop which only works with Apple devices. I’ll compare speeds with these two methods against using a Lightning cable and also AirDrop.
As I alluded to, I'm more interested in getting large video clips off my phone to use in my video editing software, but both methods are also useful for freeing up space on your phone.
[Update 14th September 2022. The latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro still use a Lightning port with USB 2 speeds. So everything in this video still applies. Hopefully next year's iPhone will switch to USB-C and faster transfer speeds!]
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any Amazon links.
Amazon links:
Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter: geni.us/ZGTzG
Powered USB hub: geni.us/CS7LzGC
Universal USB to DC cable: geni.us/SgIgRKh
SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD: geni.us/LXLxp (latest version)
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
--------
You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Music in video from:
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Background. 6GB per minute ProRes files. Apple's options for transferring video files off an iPhone
3:21 How to transfer files from iPhone to external SSD, external HDD or thumb drive using Files app and powered hub. Portable solution.
6:24 How to transfer files from iPhone wirelessly with the Files app
8:29 File transfer speed tests comparing AirDrop, file transfer to external SSD, Lightning cable to PC and Mac and wireless transfers with Files app. Also show speed of transfer from iPad Pro with Lightning cable for comparison
9:48 Conclusions
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#iphonevideo #prores #iphone13pro
