Creating Memory Movies: With or Without Apple’s Intelligence

As of iOS 18.1 or later, there are two methods for creating Memories movies in Photos: the traditional method and a new option that utilizes Apple Intelligence. To access the latter, you need an iPhone capable of supporting Apple Intelligence, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model.

For users with older devices, let’s start with the traditional method to create Memories movies. This approach is similar to previous iOS versions and automates much of the process through the Photos app.

The steps for creating a Memory movie are the same on both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Begin by selecting an album that you have already created.

If you don’t have an album, create one by tapping the plus sign, naming it, and then selecting photos and videos to include. To select multiple items, simply tap the “Select” button and pick as many as you like.

After selecting, tap the ellipses button to add these items to your album. It’s essential to note that photos can belong to multiple albums, ensuring they remain in your main Photos Library.

Once your album is ready, tap and hold it to access a menu where you can select “Play Memory Video.” An auto-generated movie will start, accompanied by music from your Apple Music library. For those with devices supporting Apple Intelligence, you can generate a Memory movie through a more streamlined process.

Scroll to the “Memories” section in Photos and click “Create.” Here, you can type a description, like “family and friends in New York” or “our trip to Geneva,” which Apple Intelligence will use to create your movie. Upon completion, the movie will play automatically, featuring a title created from your keywords.

To customize your Memory movie, pause it while playing and access options like the Memory Mixes button, which lets you reorder images. You can change the background music from your music library and apply filters to your Memory.

If you wish to edit the title or manage the content further, use the ellipses menu at the top right of the movie. Memory movies are saved under the “For You” tab in Photos, making them easy to access.

You can revisit them anytime to make further changes or simply enjoy the memories captured in your movies. If you decide to delete a Memory movie, you can do so at any time.