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How to Select a Frame From a Live Photo

Choose and save the perfect shot

By Thomas James Wilton Thomas James Wilton Writer Tom Wilton has been a freelance filmmaker and writer since 2012. His work has appeared in Video&Filmmaker, The Big Issue, and others. He's also been a consultant for CBS. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services

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iOS: Open Photos, and pick a live photo to edit. Tap Edit up top. Slide the white box along to pick a new frame. Tap Make Key Photo > Done.Mac: Open Photos, and pick a live photo. Press Edit up top. Slide the white box along to pick a new frame. Press Make Key Photo > Done. This article explains how to edit Live Photos on your iPhone or Mac and select a new frame within the photo to become the new primary image.

How to Select a Frame From a Live Photo on iPhone

Picking out a better still frame from your Live Photo is easy to do on the iPhone. Just follow these simple steps. Open Photos on your iOS device. Tap the Live Photo you want to edit. This process only works on Live Photos. To be sure you're working with a Live Photo, check the upper left of the screen once you've opened your image and you should see the word "live." Tap Edit in the upper right corner to open Photos' editing functions. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a timeline of the Live Photo and a white box. Tap the white box, and iOS will display a small white dot. This references where on the timeline your current Key Frame is located. Touch and hold the white box to slide it left and right along the timeline. As you move, you will see the main image change. This is a preview of your frames. The faster you move, the quicker the image scrubs. Move the white box slowly to find the perfect moment. Once you've found the right frame, lift your finger. Tap Make Key Photo to set the frame as your new main image. You will now see two white dots on the timeline. The first dot (slightly dulled out) references your starting frame. The second dot (just above the white box) is the new Key Frame. If you want to pick a new frame, repeat steps 5 to 7. To compare your new frame with the original one, move the slider to the first white dot. If you have System Haptics turned on (Settings > Sound & Haptics > System Haptics) you'll feel a small vibration when you're at the right frame. When you're happy with the image, tap Done in the lower right corner of the screen to save your improved shot.

How to Select a New Frame From a Live Photo on macOS

Using Photos on macOS you can search through your Live Photo to find a better frame. Open Photos on your Mac. Double-click the Live Photo you want to work with to open it. Select Edit in the upper right corner to open the editing functions. At the bottom of the image, you'll see the timeline with a white box and a white dot indicating the current Key Frame. Select the white box, and slide it left or right to choose a new Key Frame. As you move, you will see the main image change. Move the box slowly to find the perfect moment for your shot. Once you've chosen your frame, select Make Key Photo to set the frame as your new main image. You will now see two dots above your timeline. The slightly dulled out dot refers to the original frame and the second references the new Key Frame. You can move the slider between the dots to compare your starting frame and the new image. Once you're happy with your selection, press Done in the upper right corner. That's it! You've selected a new frame for your Live Photo. FAQ How do you take a live photo? To take a live photo, open the iPhone's Camera app. In the upper-right corner of the screen, find the three concentric circles and make sure it's turned on. Take your photo as you normally would. How do you make a live photo into a video? You can make a live photo into a video using the Google Photos app. Choose the live photo you want to work with > select the three-dots > Save as video. 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 Save a Live Photo as a Video on iPhone Turn off the Annoying Camera Sound on iPhone How to Make a GIF in Photoshop How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides Everything You Need to Know About iPhone Live Photos How to Create the Out of Bounds Effect in Photoshop How to Improve Your iPhone or iPad Camera 8 Best Free Photo Editing Apps How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Edit YouTube Videos 10 Best Free Photo Editing Programs How to Use the Motorola Camera App What Is Burst Mode and How to Use It How to Add Text to Photos on Phones and Computers How to Live Stream on YouTube How to Use the iPhone Camera 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