Live Photo to GIF / MP4
Convert iPhone Live Photos to shareable GIF or MP4 — works with the .MOV file from your Live Photo.
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Click to choose a Live Photo .MOV or drag & drop here
Upload the .MOV file that pairs with your Live Photo
Video preview and download runs entirely in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server.
How to export your Live Photo
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On iPhone: Open the Live Photo in Photos → Share → AirDrop or Save to Files. The .MOV file is the live portion.
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On Mac: Export the Live Photo from Photos app: File → Export → Export Unmodified Original. This gives you the .HEIC and .MOV pair.
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Upload the .MOV file here and convert to GIF or MP4 for sharing anywhere.
GIF vs MP4 — which to choose?
MP4 gives you the best quality and smallest file size. Works on all modern platforms (Twitter, WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack).
GIF is universally supported everywhere — older platforms, email clients, and apps that don't support video. File sizes are larger and quality is lower.
What is a Live Photo?
Live Photos capture 1.5 seconds of movement before and after the shutter — creating a short video paired with a still image. The live portion is stored as a .MOV file alongside the .HEIC photo.
FAQ
Why can't I share Live Photos directly?
Live Photos use Apple's proprietary format. Most non-Apple platforms only see the still image, not the motion. Converting to MP4 or GIF makes them universally shareable.
Can I convert using the iPhone Photos app?
Partially — you can share a Live Photo as a loop or bounce effect via iMessage. For GIF or MP4 export, a converter like this is needed.