How To Save Your iPhone Storage?

Storage limitation is one of the biggest challenges for iPhone users, especially when you're capturing high-resolution photos and videos. Many professionals try to use the Blackmagic Camera app to get professional-grade filming and video recording, which results in large file sizes. Careful choice of settings can help users to get the same quality results while shortening the file size. Moreover, innovative solutions like the Aiffro P10 MagSafe Portable SSD and the P10 Plus Lightning Portable SSD offer easy and quick ways to expand your iPhone's storage capacity. Aiffro is sharing some practical tips here to help you manage your iPhone's storage effectively and discuss how our SSDs can enhance your storage experience.

iPhone Storage Limitations

iPhones come with fixed internal storage which limits users to use the storage carefully. The high-quality media files and heavy applications quickly fill up the provided storage and cause space issues. iPhones don't support expandable storage via microSD cards, which further makes storage management an issue for users. 

High-quality filming results in large file sizes, but this issue gets resolved with the help of Blackmagic Cam app-specific settings, which deliver exceptional video quality with small file sizes, which takes a little space. Moreover, by adding a reliable external storage solution like Aiffro P10/P10 Plus Lightning SSD, to save big data files without interrupting your Apple device performance.

Tips to Free up and Manage iPhone Storage

Before discussing the major strategies to enhance and manage your iPhone storage, here are some tips to free up and manage the storage correctly. 

• Periodically go through your media and apps to remove unwanted items you no longer need.
• Enable the "Optimize iPhone Storage" feature in your settings to store lower-resolution versions of photos on your iPhone while saving the full-resolution versions in iCloud.
• Applications can store cached data that can consume significant space. Users need to regularly clear caches to free up storage.
• Use the "Offload Unused Apps" feature to remove apps you don't frequently use while retaining their data for future use. It allows you to reinstall applications easily. 
• The files you need less frequently are better to store in the cloud to free up local and external storage.

Blackmagic Camera App for Best iPhone Videography

The Blackmagic Cam app transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade video camera as it offers advanced features for high-quality video recording. These high-quality recordings can consume significant storage space, but we have found some specific settings that help you to get small-size videos without compromising the video quality.

Specific Blackmagic Camera App Settings to Conserve Storage

Here are some points to keep in mind while setting your Blackmagic Cam app settings. 

Best Blackmagic Camera App Settings for iPhone 15 Pro (Apple Log) for Best Quality & to Conserve Storage

• Open the Blackmagic Camera App
• Go to Settings (gear icon)

Video Codec & Resolution

• Set Codec: HEVC H.265 (10-bit) – small file size, great quality
• Set Resolution: 4K
• Set Color Space: Apple Log – for better dynamic range.

White Balance

• Tap WB icon
• Manually set to around 5500K (daylight)
• Lock it to avoid a color shift.

Exposure & ISO

• Set ISO manually: The best range is 1100–1450 (ideal: 1250)
• Avoid low ISO for better dynamic range.

Shutter Speed

• Lock to 1/48 sec if filming at 24fps
• Prevents auto exposure changes when tapping

Zebras

• Turn on Zebras
• Set the threshold to 95% to check for overexposure.

ND Filter

• Use outdoors to control brightness without changing ISO/shutter.

Autofocus Only

• Lock exposure settings to avoid AF/AE toggling.
• Tap the screen only for focus after locking the settings.

This setup gives you cinematic footage with rich detail and efficient storage.

Aiffro P10 MagSafe Portable SSD

Users' requirements for large storage space require an external storage solution. Aiffro P10 MagSafe Portable SSD is the best external storage solution that has MagSafe portability, which allows you to magnetically attach your SSD to the back of your iPhone and take it anywhere. 

• MagSafe compatible for iPhone
• Up to 2000MB/s transfer speed
• Available in 1TB and 2TB storage
• Ultra-slim and lightweight design
• No external power needed
• Plug-and-play functionality
• Durable aluminum build
• Perfect for 4K video and RAW photos
• Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac, USB-C devices
• Ideal for content creators
• Stays securely attached without cables
• No tools or setup required

Aiffro P10 Plus Lightning Portable SSD

P10 MagSafe PSSD is not compatible with older Apple devices with Lightning ports. Aiffro introduces the new and advanced version of the P10 SSD, named the P10 Plus Lightning Portable SSD. It is designed to be compatible with both older and newer Apple devices, having both USB-C and Lightning connectors.

• Dual connector with Lightning and Type-C
• Fast 2000MB/s data speed
• Works with iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs
• Magnetic back for secure iPhone stick
• No app or setup needed
• Super slim and travel-friendly
• Aluminum body for better cooling
• Includes both data cables
• Great for photos, videos, and backups
• Supports iOS 13 and above
• Instant plug-and-use storage
• Designed for everyday carry

Use Aiffro SSDs with the Blackmagic Camera App for Better Results 

The best decision is to capture stunning photos and record video in the Blackmagic Camera app while directly saving the content in an external storage device like Aiffro SSDs to make your iPhones remain free for efficient work. The process of integration is easy:

• Attach the Aiffro P10/P10 Plus SSD to your iPhone using the appropriate interface.
• In the Blackmagic Cam app, set the external SSD as the default storage location for recordings.
• Regularly transfer and organize files on the SSD to maintain efficient performance and free up space.

Why Choose Aiffro SSDs for Your iPhone?

Users can find many external storage solutions in the market, but there should be some reasons that compel them to pick Aiffro's P10/P10 Plus SSDs. Here we list some of them:

• Super fast speeds up to 2000MB/s for quick file transfers
• Durable metal body that protects against drops and damage
• Compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and consoles
• Perfect for work files, gaming, photo, and video editing
• No drivers or software needed
• Compact and lightweight design for easy carrying
• Reliable and stable performance over long use
• Silent with no moving parts
• Includes USB-C and Lightning cables for flexible connectivity

Aiffro P10 Vs. P10 Plus: Choose the Right SSD for Your Needs

When deciding between the P10 and P10 Plus, consider the following:

• Device Compatibility: The P10 is suitable for devices with USB-C ports, while the P10 Plus supports both USB-C and Lightning interfaces.
• Storage Capacity: In terms of capacity, users have more storage capacity options in P10 MagSafe PSSD than in P10 Plus. 
• Portability: Both models offer compact designs but ensure the form factor aligns with your usage preferences.

Conclusion

Storage space is important for the consistent and optimal working and performance of an iPhone. Users try to click high-resolution photos and record 4k videos, which consumes all the available internal storage of their iPhones. Specific Blackmagic Camera app settings allow high-quality filming with small file sizes, which saves storage, and Aiffro's P10/P10 Plus SSDs can expand external storage capacity to enhance the device's functionality.