Apple’s Live Photos are GIF-like images that show what happens 1.5 seconds before and after you hit the shutter button. They capture raw moments better than still photos. Seemingly minor elements like sound, lighting, and movement can completely change your perspective on any image.
The only issue is that Live Photos are exclusive to Apple devices. You must convert Live Photos into videos before uploading them to social media, transferring them to non-Apple devices, and storing them on the cloud.
How to Convert Live Photos Into Videos on an iPhone
you’re able to quickly convertLive Photos on your iPhoneusing the built-in Photos app. Here’s how to turn one Live Photo into a video on your device:
The above process converts Live Photos individually. you may also merge multiple Live Photos and convert them into one video.
How to Convert Live Photos Into Videos on a Mac
You can also convert Live Photos into videosusing Apple’s Photos app on your Mac. Follow these steps:
You can only view .heic files on Apple devices, but .mov files will play on various online and local platforms. Unfortunately, you can only convert Live Photos individually on Mac. They’ll still export as separate files even if you select multiple images at once.
Make the Most of Your Live Photos
Keep Live Photos even after converting them so that you’re able to continue editing them afterward. Apple’s Photos app has several other useful functions too. For instance, you can adjust your Live Photo’s exposure and transition effects. You can also turn them into static images instead of videos if you’re highlighting specific moments.
