How to turn a video into a Live Photo on iPhone

Open Video to Live Photo in Process

Open Process, then tap Video to Live Photo.

Choose the video to process

In Select Video, tap Choose from Photos or Choose from Files and select your video. You can import a video even when the download list is empty.

Choose a source video from Photos or Files

Choose the motion range and cover

After importing, choose the action with Clip Range and set Cover Frame. This example selects 00:00–00:03.

Clip Range: choose which moment to keep

The handles set the start and end, with duration shown above. Choose a short range around the action. The page states that clips over three seconds require VIP.

Cover Frame: choose the still image

Move the cover slider and check the thumbnail and time. Choose a clear subject and natural expression, avoiding closed eyes or motion blur. The still cover and motion range are separate settings.

Choose sound and quality

Scroll to Sound and Live Photo Quality, then tap Start Processing. The example keeps sound and uses Balanced.

Remove Sound and Keep Sound

Remove Sound mutes the clip; Keep Sound retains its audio. Choose based on whether the moment needs its original atmosphere.

Balanced, HD, and Original

Choose Balanced for a starting point. HD and Original are marked VIP. Higher quality cannot recover detail missing from the source.

Check the Live Photo in Photos

Wait for Live Photo saved to Photos, then tap OK. Open Photos and press and hold the Live Photo to check its motion, cover, and sound.

Troubleshooting

Check the cover and motion separately

A good cover does not guarantee the whole clip looks right. Check the start, end, sound, and still cover after saving. Share in a way that preserves Live Photo data.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it directly as a live wallpaper?

Live Photo wallpaper compatibility depends on your iPhone and iOS version. After saving, check the wallpaper options available on your device.

How is it different from GIF?

Live Photos can keep sound; GIFs are animations without audio.

Try it on your device

ClipDock is free to download, with in-app purchases. Features and available options depend on the current app version.

Download on the App Store