Export work photos
Export clips from Clips to the built-in Photos library
Export sends images that exist only in Clips into the Photos library. You can pick some or one of the images you brought into Clips and send them back to Photos for use elsewhere.
When export helps
- You want to keep a copy in the Photos app.
- You captured silently in Clips and now want the shot in Photos.
- You used a clip in another app and plan to delete it afterward.
Export while viewing a photo
You can export the photo you are viewing with the steps below.
Mockup: zoomed area of the detail view where export/save controls appear.
While viewing closely, tap the bottom-right control to use Save to Photos.
Export several from the gallery grid
In the gallery grid you can select multiple items and send them to Photos at once.
Mockup: after selecting in the grid, open options via Share to reach Send to Photos.
1. Tap Select in the gallery grid, then choose the images to export.
2. Tap the Share button on the bottom left to open sharing options.
3. Tap “Send to Photos” (wording may match your build) to export the images to Photos.
FAQ
- Q. I sent to Photos—where is it? A. Open the Photos app and check Library or Recents near the top.
- Q. Does Clips still keep the photo? A. Sending to Photos is like adding a copy to the library. When you delete in Clips, you may be asked whether to remove the matching photo in Photos.
- Q. It won’t export to Photos. A. Check Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos → Clips and allow adding to Photos if you can.
Key takeaways
- Export moves Clips-only images into the system Photos library.
- In detail view, use the bottom-right control to save to Photos.
- In the gallery: Select → Share → Send to Photos.