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How to Convert iPhone Live Photos to Videos

Turn your memories into shareable videos in seconds.

Cult of Mac1 min

1What Are Live Photos?

iPhone's Live Photos feature captures 1.5 seconds of video before and after each photo. Introduced with iPhone 6s in 2015, this creates mini-animations when you press on images, bringing your memories to life in a unique way.

2Conversion Steps

To convert Live Photos to video, open the Photos app and select multiple Live Photos from the dedicated album. Tap the menu icon and choose 'Save as Video'. Within moments, your new video will be ready in your library for viewing and sharing.

3Quality Considerations

The resulting videos may appear slightly choppy due to Live Photos' lower frame rate. If photos don't overlap, you'll notice jump cuts. However, this method provides an accessible way to enjoy and share your brief video moments.

4Usage Tips

For best results, select sequential Live Photos taken from similar angles. This feature is perfect for creating vacation videos when you forgot to record. You can also capture photos while recording video by tapping the white shutter button.

5Alternative Features

The Photos app offers additional Live Photos features including GIF creation, keyframe selection, and Bounce/Long Exposure effects. Other useful tools include photo hiding, people tagging, and duplicate detection to organize your library.

6Why It Matters

This functionality significantly enhances how iPhone users preserve and share memories. By providing a quick solution for social media sharing, it improves the overall user experience and makes photo management more versatile and enjoyable.

Original article: Cult of Mac — iPhone Live Fotoğraflarını Videoya Dönüştürme Rehberi