Export projects in iMovie on iPad
You can export projects from iMovie on your iPhone or iPad so that you can edit them in iMovie or Final Cut Pro on another Apple device. If iMovie and Final Cut Pro are installed on the same iPad, you can open the iMovie project directly in Final Cut Pro for iPad.
When you export a project from iMovie on your iPhone or iPad, the project and the media used by the project are saved as a single file you can easily copy, transfer, or archive.
Note: If you’re using iMovie on an iPad set up as a Shared iPad, you can’t share projects to iMovie for macOS.
Export a project
In the iMovie app on your iPad, tap a project in the Projects browser, tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen, then tap Export Project.
Tap one of the following options:
AirDrop: Share wirelessly to a nearby Apple device using AirDrop.
Save to Files: Save the project to your iPhone, iPad, or iCloud Drive.
Mail: Export the project and send it in an email.
Messages: Export the project and send it in a text message.
For more information about each of these methods, see Share your movie as a video file in iMovie on iPad.
If your version of iMovie for iOS or iPadOS is more recent than your version of iMovie for macOS, you may not be able to open the project using iMovie on your Mac. For more information about using iMovie for macOS, see the iMovie User Guide for Mac.
Open a project in Final Cut Pro for iPad
You can send your iMovie project directly to Final Cut Pro for iPad if it’s installed on your iPad.
In the iMovie app on your iPad, tap a project in the Projects browser, tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen, then tap Open in Final Cut Pro.
Tap Open in Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro for iPad opens with a copy of the iMovie project.
For more information, see the Final Cut Pro User Guide for iPad.