iOS 18.1: How to search for moments in videos on iPhone

The majority of iPhone users have thousands of images and videos and it can be both a blessing and a curse. If you’re searching for ways to find any particular moment in videos, iOS 18.1 brings a feature, searching for moments in videos using Apple Intelligence.

How to search for moments in videos on iPhone

Gadinsider has compiled a step-by-step guide on how to search for particular moments in videos in iOS 18.1 on an iPhone.

1. Initially, install iOS 18.1 or later and open the Photos app.
2. Now, tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right of the screen to begin a search.
3. In the search engine, describe a moment in one of your videos using natural language.
4. Let Apple Intelligence detect a match within one of your videos then it will display — tap the video result and take you to your moment.

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However, if you’re unable to get the results you are looking for, this is expected for one of three reasons: a video matching that description doesn’t exist, Apple Intelligence doesn’t understand or it hasn’t yet completed searching your library.