Import Export

Import Sources

Supported Import Types

Photo Sequences

• JPEG, HEIF, RAW formats
• Select multiple photos at once
• Auto-sort by capture time
• EXIF data preservation

Video Files

• MOV, MP4, M4V formats
• Convert video to timelapse
• Frame extraction control
• Speed adjustment options

Live Capture

• Direct from camera
• Real-time import
• Continuous capture mode
• Background import

Import Methods

Photos App

Import from your iPhone photo library

Files App

Access local storage and cloud drives

Cloud Services

iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive

Share Sheet

Import from other apps via iOS sharing

Photo Sequence Import Process

1. 1.1

Select Import Source

Tap the import button and choose your source:

Photo Library for existing photos

Files app for external storage

1. 1.2

Select Photos

Choose your image sequence:

• Use "Select All" for entire folders
• Multi-select with drag gesture
• Photos auto-sort by timestamp
• Preview thumbnails before import

1. 1.3

Configure Import Settings

Frame Rate

Set playback speed (1-60 fps)

Resolution

Keep original or downscale

Sort Order

By name or capture time

Crop Mode

Fit, fill, or stretch

1. 1.4

Create Timelapse

TimeLapsed processes your images:

• Analyzing image sequence
• Applying stabilization
• Creating preview
• Ready for editing

Advanced Import Features

Video to Timelapse Conversion

Transform regular videos into stunning timelapses:

Frame Sampling

Extract every Nth frame (1-1000)

Motion Blur

Add blend frames for smoothness

Speed Control

10x to 1000x acceleration

Batch Import Processing

Import multiple sequences simultaneously:

- Folder Import

Select entire folders of sequences - Smart Organization

Auto-create projects by date/location - Background Processing

Continue working while importing

Export Options

Video Formats

• H.264 - Universal compatibility
• H.265/HEVC - Best compression
• ProRes - Professional editing
• Motion JPEG - Frame access

Image Export

• JPEG - Standard format
• TIFF - Lossless quality
• PNG - With transparency
• DNG - RAW processing

Social Presets

• Instagram - Square/Story
• TikTok - Vertical 9:16
• YouTube - 4K/1080p
• Twitter - Optimized

Export Settings Matrix

Export Best Practices

Quality Optimization

• ✓Export at source resolution when possible
• ✓Use variable bitrate for better quality
• ✓Match frame rate to capture rate
• ✓Enable GPU acceleration for speed
• ✓Preview before final export

Sharing Options

• →Direct upload to social platforms
• →AirDrop to nearby devices
• →Save to Files or cloud storage
• →Email with compression options
• →Share via messaging apps

Pro Tip: Create export presets for your commonly used formats to save time on future projects

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