A Complete Tutorial
Live Photos are a great feature on iPhones that captures a few seconds of motion and sound before and after a photo is taken. However, sharing them on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook can be a bit tricky. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to post Live Photos as videos on various platforms.
How to Post Live Photos as Videos on Instagram
Instagram does not support Live Photos, but you can convert them into videos using the following steps:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to post.
- Swipe up on the photo to reveal the Live Photo Effects options.
- Select the ‘Long Exposure’ option.
- Save the modified Live Photo to your camera roll.
- Open the Instagram app and select the video option.
- Select the modified Live Photo video from your camera roll.
- Edit and post the video as you normally would.
How to Post Live Photos as Videos on Facebook
Facebook also does not support Live Photos, but you can convert them into videos using the following steps:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to post.
- Swipe up on the photo to reveal the Live Photo Effects options.
- Select the ‘Loop’ option.
- Save the modified Live Photo to your camera roll.
- Open the Facebook app and select the video option.
- Select the modified Live Photo video from your camera roll.
- Edit and post the video as you normally would.
How to Post Live Photos as Videos on Twitter
Twitter also does not support Live Photos, but you can convert them into videos using the following steps:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to post.
- Swipe up on the photo to reveal the Live Photo Effects options.
- Select the ‘Bounce’ option.
- Save the modified Live Photo to your camera roll.
- Open the Twitter app and select the video option.
- Select the modified Live Photo video from your camera roll.
- Edit and post the video as you normally would.
FAQs
1. Can I post Live Photos as videos on Snapchat?
No, Snapchat does not support Live Photos.
2. Can I post Live Photos as videos on TikTok?
Yes, TikTok supports Live Photos. Simply select the Live Photo from your camera roll and post it as a video.
3. Do Live Photos take up more storage space than regular photos?
Yes, Live Photos take up approximately twice the storage space of regular photos.
4. Can I edit Live Photos before converting them into videos?
Yes, you can edit Live Photos before converting them into videos. Simply select the Live Photo in the Photos app and edit it using the built-in editing tools.
5. Can I convert Live Photos into GIFs instead of videos?
Yes, you can convert Live Photos into GIFs using third-party apps like Lively.
6. Can I post Live Photos as videos on YouTube?
Yes, you can post Live Photos as videos on YouTube. Simply convert them into videos using one of the methods mentioned above and upload them as regular videos.
7. Can I post Live Photos as videos on LinkedIn?
No, LinkedIn does not support Live Photos.
8. Do Live Photos work on all iPhone models?
No, Live Photos only work on iPhone 6s and later models.
9. Can I share Live Photos with non-iPhone users?
Yes, you can share Live Photos with non-iPhone users by converting them into videos or GIFs.
10. Can I convert Live Photos into videos on my computer?
Yes, you can transfer Live Photos from your iPhone to your computer and convert them into videos using video editing software like iMovie.
Conclusion
Posting Live Photos as videos on social media platforms is a great way to share your memories with friends and family. By following the above steps, you can easily convert Live Photos into videos and share them on various platforms. Remember, Live Photos take up more storage space than regular photos, so be mindful of your storage capacity.
Tips
- Experiment with different Live Photo Effects to create unique videos.
- Use third-party apps like Lively to convert Live Photos into GIFs.
- Transfer Live Photos to your computer to free up space on your iPhone.
Social Media Platform | Supported | Method |
---|---|---|
No | Convert to Long Exposure | |
No | Convert to Loop | |
No | Convert to Bounce | |
TikTok | Yes | N/A |
Snapchat | No | N/A |
No | N/A | |
YouTube | Yes | Convert to Video |