Want to save a still image from a Live Photo? Here's how to change a Live Photo to still!
* This post is part of iPhone Life's Tip of the Day newsletter. Sign Up. *
Wondering, “How do I turn off a Live Photo?” If a Live Photo you take captures a bit of video or audio you don’t want, you can convert the Live Photo to a still image and keep or delete the original. Here's how to change a Live Photo to a still picture.
Related: How to Crop a Live Photo on iPhone (2022 Update)
Why You'll Love This Tip
- Save a Live photo as a still if you don't like the video or audio captured in the Live Photo.
- Save iPhone storage when you convert a Live Photo to still and delete the Live Photo.
How to Change Live Photo to Still on iPhone
Can you save a still from a Live Photo? Yes! It’s easy to save a Live Photo as still and keep the Live Photo intact. This is helpful if you plan to edit a Live Photo but don’t want to lose the live version, or if you just want to save iPhone storage. Here’s how to convert a Live Photo to still. You can also delete a Live Photo and keep the still version of a photo. Check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Live Photo tutorials.
- Open the Photos App.
- Tap the Albums tab, then scroll to the bottom and tap Live Photos.
- Tap the Live Photo you want to turn into a still, then tap the Share icon.
- Select Duplicate.
- Tap Duplicate as Still Photo.