How to make a video a Live Photo
Turning a video into a Live Photo involves two separate tasks: preparing the motion clip and saving it as a Live Photo in your iPhone Photos library. This page handles video preparation; a compatible iOS app completes the final save.
- Select a video in the tool above.
- Trim it to the moment you want and adjust the framing.
- Export the prepared files and extract the ZIP on your iPhone.
- Open a compatible video-to-Live-Photo app, such as intoLive, and import the MOV clip.
- Choose the key photo and save as a Live Photo using the app's available options.
- Open Photos to check that the result appears as a Live Photo and plays correctly.
The JPG included in the download is a cover reference. Do not assume that importing it alongside the MOV will automatically create a Live Photo or preserve your chosen key photo.
