Services like Google Drive and Dropbox often let you pick where to save the downloaded file.

Tap it to open it.

The point of this section is to save the file in iMovie so it will show up in your Photos app.

If you want to make any edits, make them before tapping Done.

Doing this will save the video to your Photos app.

You’re using your Mac to do all these steps, but with iCloud Photos or My Photo Stream, you should see the MP4 in the Photos app on your iPhone without having to physically connect the two or confirm a download.

If you’re using iCloud instead of My Photo Stream, make sure it’s enabled (in Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photo Library). You should find the MP4 file in your Photos app as soon as your phone is able to sync online over a Wi-Fi or data connection. [2] X Research source

If you’re using iCloud instead of My Photo Stream, make sure it’s enabled (in Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photo Library). You should find the MP4 file in your Photos app as soon as your phone is able to sync online over a Wi-Fi or data connection. [2] X Research source

After you log in with the same Apple ID on your computer and iPhone, you’ll see the MP4 in your Photos app.