6 Easy Ways to Convert Live Photos to Still Photos on iPhone

ByJim Miller

If you're not a fan of Live Photos and prefer regular still photos, you'll be pleased to know that there are several simple ways to convert Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone. Whether you want to convert a single Live Photo or multiple ones, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll walk you through six different methods to convert Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone.

1. By Duplicating Picture

One of the easiest ways to convert Live Photos to still photos is by duplicating the picture. This method allows you to convert both single and multiple Live Photos to regular still images.

Convert One Live Photo to Still:

  1. Launch the Apple Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Open the Live Photo that you want to convert to a still photo.
  3. Tap the three-dot icon at the top and select “Duplicate” from the menu.
  4. Choose “Duplicate as Still Photo.” The selected Live Photo will be converted to a regular still photo.

Convert Multiple Live Photos to Still:

  1. Open the Apple Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the “Albums” tab at the bottom and select “Live Photos.”
  3. Tap “Select” and choose the Live Photos you want to convert.
  4. Tap the three-dot icon at the bottom and select “Duplicate.”
  5. Choose “Duplicate as Still Photos.” Congratulations! You have successfully converted multiple Live Photos to still photos.

2. Using the Files App

If the previous method doesn't work for converting multiple Live Photos to still photos, you can use the Files app. This method involves saving the Live Photos as files and then converting them to images.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the Apple Photos app.
  2. Go to Albums and select “Live Photos.”
  3. Tap “Select” and choose the Live Photos you want to convert to still photos.
  4. Tap the share icon and select “Save to Files.”
  5. Choose the location where you want to save the photos, such as “Downloads,” and tap “Save.”
  6. Open the Files app and go to the folder where you saved the pictures.
  7. Select the pictures and tap the share icon. Choose “Save Images” from the menu.
  8. The converted Live Photos will now appear in the Apple Photos app on your iPhone.

3. By Turning Off Live Photo Feature Temporarily

You can also convert Live Photos to still photos temporarily by turning off the Live Photo feature.

Here's how:

  1. Open the Live Photo in the Apple Photos app.
  2. Tap the “Live” option at the top and select “Off.” This will convert the photo to a still image temporarily. You can re-enable the live effect by repeating the steps and selecting “Live.”

4. By Editing the Picture

Another method to convert Live Photos to still photos is by editing the picture.

Here's how:

  1. Open the Live Photo in the Apple Photos app.
  2. Tap “Edit.”
  3. Tap the “Live Photo” icon (concentric circles) at the bottom. Select the frame you want to convert to a still image and tap “Make Key Photo.”
  4. Tap the “Live” button at the top to turn off Live Photo.
  5. Press “Done” to save the Live Photo as a still photo.

5. By Sharing in Non-Apple Apps

When you share a Live Photo outside of Apple apps, it will automatically be converted to a regular still photo. For example, if you send a Live Photo in WhatsApp or Telegram, it will be sent as a regular JPG.

6. Take a Screenshot

Lastly, you can quickly convert a Live Photo to a still picture by taking a screenshot. Keep in mind that the screenshot may not be of the same quality as the original photo.

Now that you know these six methods, you can easily convert Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone. Choose the method that works best for you and enjoy your regular still images.