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Why can't I export my video on iPhone?
Separate an unfinished export from a video that finished but did not save to Photos. Check the project, available storage and any permission request.
By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-11-10
- Separate steps
- Export the video, then save or share it
- Free mobile exports
- 720p with a watermark
If your Vyra video will not export on iPhone, first check whether the export itself stopped or the finished video did not save to Photos. Keep the project and your original footage. The next check depends on where the process stopped.
For example, an error before a finished video is available needs a different description from a video you can play in Vyra but cannot find in Photos.
Identify what happened
| What happened | Start here |
|---|---|
| Export is still in progress | Check its progress and any message before starting another export |
| Export shows an error | Note the message, then check whether the project and source clips play |
| A finished video is available but saving failed | Check available iPhone storage and any photo-library permission request |
| A file is in Photos but has a problem | Open the saved file and identify the exact section that looks or sounds wrong |
Check before trying again
- Return to the project and play the opening, ending and recently changed sections.
- Check any clip that appears unavailable or does not play. Use the upload troubleshooting guide if footage is still incomplete.
- Check that you have an internet connection and enough available phone storage for the saved file.
- Review the export options available in your app. Keep your existing edit, canvas and audio choices while checking the problem.
- If a retry is available, use one deliberate attempt and check its result. If the same error returns, contact support with the details instead of repeatedly submitting the export.
There is no universal setting change that fixes every export. Lowering quality or rebuilding the edit can change the video you wanted without explaining the failure.
If the video finished but did not save
Follow the save or share action offered for the completed video. If iOS asks for access to your photo library, review that request. Check whether your phone reports insufficient storage. Then open Photos and look for the actual saved file.
Saving and posting are separate actions. For the ordinary steps, see saving a Vyra edit to Photos.
FAQ
Does a finished edit mean the video is already in Photos?
No. Finish the export and save the resulting video. Confirm the file is present and plays in Photos.
Can I share the video instead of saving it?
The iPhone app supports sharing a finished video. Use the available share action and check the destination. Sharing still requires a completed export.
Do I need a paid plan to export?
Free mobile exports are available at 720p with a watermark. New mobile accounts currently receive 100 free credits. Check your current plan and the options shown in the app if you need a different output.
Should I delete the app and reinstall it?
Keep the app, project and original footage while you ask for help. Reinstalling is not an appropriate first step when you have an edit to preserve.
What details help support investigate an export?
Include your iPhone model, iOS and Vyra versions, approximate time, visible error and whether the failure happened during export or saving. Say whether the project preview still plays. Crop personal information from screenshots.
Sources
The App Store listing describes saving and sharing finished videos. Vyra support lists the details useful when requesting help. Checked November 10, 2026.
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