iMovie app stuck on first photo when creating a movie from multiple photos on iPhone and iPad

iMovie app for IPhone and IPad would stuck on first photo while making movie out of many photos. Any solution?



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iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 8:30 AM

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Mar 31, 2025 9:28 AM in response to MP_Singh

HI,


It's a bug that occurs when a project consists only of photos. Many people have complained about it. The photos will stick on the first photo and not play in the preview window, although they will play when scrolling the timeline. Apple will need to address the problem. Meanwhile, the workaround is to insert a video clip anywhere in the timeline. That will unstick the preview play and allow editing. Delete the video when you are ready to export the project. The final product will play fine.


-- Rich

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iMovie app stuck on first photo when creating a movie from multiple photos on iPhone and iPad

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