Convert a Live Photo to Video on iPhone

Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer: open Live Photo to video, pick a Live Photo, and Squeezius saves its roughly three seconds of motion and sound as a regular video. Save it to Photos or share it anywhere. Apple’s Photos app can also do this: Share › Save as Video.

Why convert a Live Photo?

Live Photos only move on Apple devices and in a few apps. Most other places, including many social apps, Android phones and websites, see a still image. Converting gives you a normal video that plays everywhere.

The free built-in way

  1. Open the Live Photo in Photos.
  2. Tap Share.
  3. Scroll and choose Save as Video.

That’s all most people need. Use Squeezius when you want to go one step further.

What you can do next

  • Make a looping GIF from it with Video to GIF.
  • Shrink it for email with Compress to a size.
  • Pull out the sound with Video to audio.

Frequently asked questions

Can't I already do this in the Photos app?

Yes — open the Live Photo, tap Share, and choose Save as Video. Squeezius is handy when you also want to compress the result or turn it into a GIF in the same place.

Why does it say my photo has no motion?

The photo was taken with Live off, or the motion was removed when it was edited or shared. Only photos with the LIVE badge in Photos include the video part.