Live Photos, a feature launched by Apple with the iPhone 6s, captures dynamic moments by recording a brief video before and after a still image. While Live Photos are excellent for preserving memories with a touch of motion, you may wish to convert them into a video clip for more convenient sharing, editing, or simply to enjoy the motion on your device. Below is a straightforward guide on how to transform a Live Photo into a video clip.
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Method 1: Utilizing the Photos App (iPhone & iPad)
For users of an iPhone or iPad operating on iOS 13 or later, the Photos app includes a built-in feature that simplifies the process of converting a Live Photo into a video.
Steps:
1. Open the Photos App: Start the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Select the Live Photo: Locate the Live Photo you wish to convert into a video. Live Photos can be found under the “Albums” tab in the “Live Photos” album.
3. Swipe Up or Tap the Share Icon: After selecting the Live Photo, either swipe up on the screen or tap the share icon (the square with an upward arrow).
4. Save as Video: Scroll through the sharing options until you find “Save as Video.” Tap this option. The Live Photo will be saved as a video in your Camera Roll automatically.
5. Access Your Video: You can now find the video in the “Recents” album or the “Videos” album within your Photos app.
This method preserves the motion and audio of the Live Photo, resulting in a seamless video clip that can be easily shared with others.
Method 2: Employing Third-Party Applications
For those seeking greater control over the conversion process or wishing to edit the video post-conversion, various third-party applications are available.
1. Lifelapse (iOS)
Lifelapse is a well-regarded application for converting Live Photos into GIFs and videos, offering customization options.
Steps:
1. Download and launch the Lifelapse app.
2. Tap the “+” button to import the Live Photo you intend to convert.
3. Choose the Live Photo from your gallery and select the option to convert it into a video.
4. You can edit, add effects, or trim the video as needed before exporting it.
5. Save the completed video to your device.
Method 3: Utilizing Mac (macOS)
For those who prefer to work on a computer, it is possible to convert Live Photos into video clips using the Photos application on macOS.
Steps:
1. Import Your Live Photo to Mac: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac, or utilize iCloud to synchronize your Live Photos.
2. Open the Photos Application on Mac: After syncing the Live Photo to your Mac, launch the Photos application and locate your Live Photo.
3. Export the Live Photo: Right-click on the Live Photo and select “Export” followed by “Export 1 Video.” This action will convert the Live Photo into a video format.
4. Save the Video: Select the desired location for saving the video file, and the Live Photo will be exported as a video that can be shared or further edited.
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