Fix Corrupted iPhone Videos (MOV/MP4)
iPhone recorded the moment perfectly—but now the video won’t play, freezes on the first frame, or shows a “cannot play video” error. FixMyFile.ai can help recover broken camera recordings without installing anything.
Common iPhone video problems we see
- Video stops recording unexpectedly and the file won’t open.
- Clip plays only audio or only a frozen frame.
- “Unable to play video” error after AirDrop or transfer.
- Glitchy playback after copying from iPhone to PC or Mac.
How to repair a corrupted iPhone video
Try this before giving up on re-recording:
- 1. Save the corrupted video from your iPhone to your computer.
- 2. Open FixMyFile.ai in your browser.
- 3. Drop the damaged MOV/MP4 into the upload area.
- 4. Use the default Smart Repair mode.
- 5. Once finished, download the repaired version and try playing it back.
Our goal is to restore playable video and audio by fixing the structure of the file—not to apply filters or cosmetic edits.
Why iPhone videos break in the first place
Some common causes:
- Phone battery dying mid-recording.
- Storage almost full while recording high-resolution video.
- Unplugging during transfer or disconnecting while copying.
- iOS/Photos crashes while saving or processing the clip.
The recorded data is often still there; what’s damaged is the way the file is “packaged.” FixMyFile.ai tries to rebuild that packaging so standard players can read the file again.