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Original video files, source audio, filenames, precise location, exact dates, EXIF data and Photo Library identifiers are not included in AI Director requests.
AI Director
You give the meaning. AI finds the cut.
Tell AI Director what the day meant. It proposes a stronger hook, selects meaningful moments and shapes the pace—without changing your originals.
Three clear steps
Choose. Explain. Create.
Choose momentsYou decide exactly which photos and video clips AI may consider.
Add one clue“Our first family trip” gives the cut a point of view—not just a date.
Compare the resultYour on-device First Cut remains safe. Keep it or use the AI version.
What stays on your phone
Designed around permission.
AI Director only starts after you ask. The editing plan comes back; the final movie is assembled on your iPhone.
1. You selectUp to 36 eligible moments.
2. iPhone reducesSmall photo previews and sampled video frames.
3. AI directsA structured order, pace and title plan.
4. iPhone buildsThe final cut uses your local originals.
Uploaded with your consent
Selected reduced photo previews, sampled video frames, your story clue and broad editing cues are sent to OpenAI to create an editing plan.
Share links are separate
Only when you create a share link is the finished exported video uploaded to Memories’ cloud storage. The video and link expire after seven days. Read our privacy policy.