The instructions apply toiMovie2.0 and later.

Launch the iMovie app.

Tap theplus sign(+) to start a new project.

The iMovie app on an iPad

Tap on the kind of project you want to make.

These instructions apply to a Movie project.

The next screen shows your Camera Roll on the right side of the screen and folders on the left.

Create Project button in iMovie on iPad

TapVideoto access your clips.

iMovie projects can include a combination of still photos and videos.

Tap a video clip on the right side of the screen to see your options.

Movie and Trailer project options in iMovie

As you add clips to your project, an orange line will appear under the preview.

TapCreate Moviewhen you’ve chosen all of the clips you want.

Tap theSettingsgear in the upper-right corner to make changes to the entire project.

Video section on the Media page in iMovie for iPad

Tap one of the clips to open up controls for that section of the video.

Tap one of thetransitionsbetween the clips to change how the video moves from one to the next.

Your options are:

The configs above the transitions let you decide how long the transition lasts (i.e.

Clip options in iMovie for iPad

the time between the screen fully showing the first clip and fully showing the second).

you’re free to set it to 0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 seconds.

Keep adjusting these options until your project is exactly how you want it.

The Create Movie option in iMovie

The folders from your Camera Roll will appear.

Navigate to the video you want to add, and then tap on it.

Tap thethree dotsto open additional options.

A raw movie in iMovie

to a secondary clip as a primary one.

Sharing to Social Media

The share icon will let you share your new movie onFacebookorYouTube.

If you choose either of these options, iMovie will guide you through creating a title and description.

Settings menu in iMovie for iPad

iMovie will export the movie to a suitable format and upload it to these social media websites.

you’re able to also send it to friends via an iMessage or an email message.

Clip options in iMovie

Transitions menu in iMovie

Add button in iMovie for iPad

Add As options for a new video clip in iMovie