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I exported a clip but can't find it

When you tap Save to Photos or share a RepRecap clip, the file goes into the iPad's built-in Photos app. Not into RepRecap's library, not into Files, not into a downloads folder — into Photos.

Where to look

  1. Open the Photos app on the iPad.
  2. Tap the Recents album (or "All Photos" / "Library" depending on iOS version).
  3. Scroll to the most recent items. Your exported clip or reel should be there, with a small video icon in the corner.

If you have iCloud Photos turned on, the clip will also sync to any other devices using your iCloud account (your iPhone, your Mac, etc.).

I exported but Photos shows nothing

The most common cause: RepRecap didn't have permission to add to your Photos library. To check:

  1. Open Settings → RepRecap → Photos.
  2. Make sure it's set to All Photos or Add Photos Only. (Either works — "Add Photos Only" is the minimum.)
  3. Try the export again from RepRecap.

If it's set to None, the export silently fails (or shows an error you may have missed). Switch the setting and try again.

Were the clips deleted from RepRecap?

No. Exporting copies the clip to Photos. The original stays in RepRecap's library and can still be tagged, used in reels, or re-exported.

If you want to free up space, you can manually delete the clip from RepRecap after confirming it's safely in Photos. See "Storage full" warning.

I shared via the share sheet (Messages, AirDrop, etc.) — where's the file?

Share-sheet exports don't go to Photos. They go directly into whatever app you picked:

  • Messages — attached to a message in the conversation you sent it to.
  • AirDrop — appears on the receiving device's Photos app (iPhone/iPad) or Downloads folder (Mac).
  • Mail — attached to the email draft.
  • Google Drive / Dropbox / Files — uploaded to that app's storage.

If you wanted a copy in Photos and sent it elsewhere, use Save to Photos first, then share from Photos.

What if I deleted from Photos and now need it back?

Photos has its own Recently Deleted album, which holds deleted items for 30 days:

  1. Open Photos.
  2. Tap Albums at the bottom.
  3. Scroll down to Recently Deleted.
  4. Find the clip, tap it, tap Recover.

If it's been more than 30 days, the Photos copy is gone — but if you didn't also delete the original in RepRecap, the clip is still there. Re-export it.

Last updated 2026-05-11