Can I transfer movies recorded with my camera to a mobile device?
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You can transfer both MP4 movies and JPEG still images to a mobile device using the Imaging Edge Mobile app (PlayMemories Mobile™ app successor). For some models, you can transfer XAVC S HD or XAVC S 4K movie files. Check your manual for model-specific information.
Only the following kinds of XAVC S movies can be transferred:
- Bit rate: 100Mbps or less
- Color sampling: 4:2:0
- Bit depth: 8 bits
- The file format settings that allow you to transfer movies vary depending on the camera model. Check the Imaging Edge Mobile support page for more details.
- You can transfer 3D images that will save as 2D JPEG images.
- You can't transfer movies recorded in AVCHD file format.
- Use an iPhone® 8 phone or later model to transfer original XAVC S HD movies recorded with the [120p] setting or in the XAVC S 4K file format.
- The image size that you can select and transfer are Original, 2M, or VGA.
- For details on supported operating systems and required operating environments, check the Imaging Edge Mobile support page.