How to Convert Live Photos into a Single Video on iPhone & iPad

Life Photo has long been a notable feature of iOS. What makes it so impressive is the ability to come to life with a long press. Yeah, it records 1.5 seconds before and after you capture an image. Hence, you can dive a bit deep into an image to find out how you got ready for the pose and also liven up the sweet memory. But do you know that you can convert a Live Photo into a video on your iPhone? Save it for times when you wish to share your shot as your Instagram story. Sounds fascinating? Let’s dive right in to learn how to convert Live Photo into video on your iPhone and iPad

Convert Live Photos into a Single Video on your iPhone 

To get going, it would be better to first talk about the requirements.

What is the requirement for turning a Live Photo into a video on iPhone?

If you are wondering what’s the requirement for transforming a Live Photo into a video, let me tell you that the Apple Photos app comes with a built-in “Live Photo to video converter”. That means you don’t have to worry about installing any third-party tool or shelling out any bucks. Moreover, this native tool has existed for a long time, there you don’t have to worry about incompatibility either. Though the steps might be a bit different in the older versions of iOS.

Now that, you have sorted out the confusion related to prerequisites, let’s get on with the quick steps!

  • First off, open the Photos app on your iPhone. 
  • Now, tap on the Albums tab at the bottom. 
open the Photos app
  • Then, scroll down to the Media Types section and then tap on Live Photos album.
  • After that, choose the Live Photo you would like to turn into a video. 
  • Next, tap on the triple-dot icon at the top-right corner of the screen. 
  • Finally, choose Save As Video in the menu and you are good to go!
Convert a Live Photo into Video in iOS 16

That’s pretty much it! The Photos app will instantly convert the Live Photo into a video and save it in the Video Album. Note that you can use this very method to turn more Live Photos into video clips. 

Not sure where to find your converted videos? Well, you can access them from the Videos album section (shows inside the Albums tab -> Videos located under the Media Types section).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1. How do you turn a Live Photo into a video in iOS 15 or earlier?

Converting a Live Photo into a video in iOS 15 or earlier is just as simple. Select a Live Photo -> tap on the Share button at the top right corner of the screen -> choose Save as Video in the share sheet.

Q 2. Is there a Siri Shortcut for converting a Live Photo into a Video?

Yes, there is a reliable Siri shortcut called “Live Photo to Video” that can let you get the job done with ease.

Read more: 2 Ways to Adjust Exposure in iPhone Photos (2023)

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Rashmi Mishra

Founder/CEO: Rashmi Mishra is a new-age entrepreneur and a die-hard tech lover. Though Rashmi has a special liking for iPhone, MacBook, and Apple Watch, she loves to take the hottest Android smartphones and Windows laptops for a spin. When she is not reading stories that are breaking the Internet, you will find her either crafting designs or fixing lives for good!

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