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Do you want to turn a video into a Live Photo? Since Live Photo is an Apple format primarily used on iPhones and iPads, there aren't many uses for them outside the Apple ecosystem. However, you can easily convert a video into a Live Photo, which has a smaller file size, and share them with other Apple phones and tablets via text message. This wikiHow article teaches you how to make a video a Live Photo using a free app on your iPhone or iPad.

Things You Should Know

  • iPhones and iPads don't have the built-in function to change videos into Live Photos, but you can convert them with an app.
  • Download intoLive from the App Store and launch it.
  • Pick the video to convert, tap "Make," then "Save Live Video."
  1. This free app makes it easy to turn a video file into a Live Photo. Search the App Store for "intoLive," or go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052 to download it.
    • The built-in features of your iPhone or iPad allow you to save Live Photos as videos, but you'll need a third-party app to do the opposite.
    • Once you download the app, open it, then tap Allow to let the app access your library. If you accidentally tapped Deny, you can edit the permissions in "Settings."
  2. Tap the video that you want to make a Live Photo. If you need to, tap through the different formats to find your video under the Video tab.
    • The free version can make Live Photos up to 5 seconds long, but you can pay for an upgrade to make up to 30-second long Live Photos.
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  3. You can use this screen to make some light edits to your video before you turn it into a Live Photo if you want to.
    • Some icons have a symbol to mark them as Pro features (you'd pay to use them).
  4. "No repeat" is selected by default, but you can choose a different number.
    • intoLive will begin making the Live Photo. If you have a longer video, this may take longer than a short video conversion.
  5. Find the Live Photo in the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. Set it as your wallpaper, and it'll begin playing when you touch and hold it.
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Corey Reese
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This article was reviewed by Corey Reese and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Corey Reese is a Photographer and VR developer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has over 18 years of photography experience across various industries, including fashion, fitness, and entertainment. He has educated over 55,500 students about photography through online learning platforms. Corey’s impressive client roster includes Essence Magazine, BET, Bravo, Adidas, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Emory University. Corey is the creator of “Immersive Exposure,” a virtual reality app designed to revolutionize photography education by providing immersive, interactive learning experiences. Through Immersive Exposure, Corey blends his expertise in photography with cutting-edge VR technologies. He holds a degree in Computer Information Sciences from Catawba College. This article has been viewed 103,958 times.
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