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How to Turn On FaceTime Live Photos

How to use the Live Photos feature on FaceTime

By Jerri Ledford Jerri Ledford Writer, Editor, Fact Checker Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Video Calls Facetime Skype

What to Know

To enable FaceTime Live Photos: Go to Settings > FaceTime > tap the toggle next to FaceTime Live Photos until it is On (green equals on).FaceTime Live Photos is enabled by default, but both parties should turn it on to take pictures.To capture a Live Photo during a FaceTime call, tap the shutter button on your screen. This article provides instructions for enabling and using FaceTime Live Photos on an iPhone running iOS 15 or newer.

How Do I Turn On FaceTime Live Photos

By default, the FaceTime Live Photos feature is automatically enabled on your iPhone or Mac. If you now need to enable FaceTime Live Photos again, you can use these instructions: Open the Settings app. Scroll down and select FaceTime. Then scroll down again, and make sure FaceTime Live Photos is toggled On (it will be green when On, gray when Off).

How to Take a Photo During a FaceTime Call

Once you've enabled FaceTime Live Photos, you should be able to take a picture during a FaceTime call. However, there are a couple of caveats. The first one is the other people you're speaking to on the FaceTime call may also need to have FaceTime Live Photos enabled on their device. The second caveat of FaceTime Live Photos is you cannot (thankfully) use this feature without the other person knowing you're taking their picture. The app will notify them once the image is captured. This feature is not available in all countries. However, knowing those two things, you can easily take a photo during a FaceTime call by clicking the white shutter button. If you're on a group call, you will first need to select the tile for the person whose picture you want to capture and then expand it, so their image fills the whole screen. Then you can tap the shutter button for the picture. When you tap the shutter button, the camera will grab a snippet of video from before and after the picture is completed, just like Live Photos does when you're using your camera app. The image goes to your Photo Gallery, where you can view and edit it like other Live Photos.
How to Fix FaceTime Live Photos Not Saving

Why Can' t I Turn on FaceTime Live Photos

If you can't enable FaceTime Live Photos, it could be because you're running an older version of the iOS operating system, or there could be a glitch in the system. First, make sure your iPhone is completely up-to-date to the latest operating system available. Once it's updated, you'll also need to make sure all your apps are updated. If everything is updated, you could have a glitch in your system that prevents FaceTime Live Photos from being available. To get it going again, try: Restarting your iPhone: Restarting a device can fix many issues you might encounter. Try a restart and see if the problem is resolved.Restart your FaceTime app: If restarting your phone doesn't work, you might try disabling and then re-enabling your FaceTime app. To disable it, go to Settings > FaceTime > and slide the FaceTime toggle to the Off position. Close completely out of FaceTime and then follow the same steps to re-enable it. If none of those strategies make FaceTime Live Photos available again, then you should consider making an Apple Genius Bar Appointment for additional support. FAQ Where are my FaceTime Live Photos? Pictures you take while using FaceTime get saved to the Photos app on your device. Open the app and tap Photos > All Photos to see them. Why do my FaceTime Live Photos keep disappearing? The app may be outdated, or there could be a glitch preventing your phone from saving FaceTime photos. Check your privacy restrictions to make sure both your Camera and FaceTime are enabled, then update and restart the app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix FaceTime Live Photos Not Saving How to Set a Timer on an iPhone Camera Turn off the Annoying Camera Sound on iPhone 12 Ways to Fix It When FaceTime Is Not Working How to Fix FaceTime Lag How Does Center Stage Work on the iPad? How to Use the iPhone Camera How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Fix a Black Screen on FaceTime What is FaceTime? How to Take a Selfie on iPhone How to Get FaceTime on Windows How to Turn Off Motion Photo on Android How to Select a Frame From a Live Photo How to Sideload the Google Camera App Onto Your Phone Shoot Long Exposure Pictures on an iPhone Using Slow Shutter Cam Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies