App Guide

Best Live Photo Apps for iPhone

Top apps to create, convert, and edit Live Photos in 2024. From video converters to photo animators.

Quick Recommendations

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Best Overall

intoLive

Most versatile and easy to use

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Best Free

Motion Stills

100% free from Google

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Best for Effects

Pixaloop

Amazing motion effects

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intoLive

Free (Pro: $2.99)
4.8

Best for: Converting videos to Live Photos

The most popular app for converting videos and GIFs to Live Photos. Simple interface with powerful features.

Key Features

  • Video to Live Photo
  • GIF to Live Photo
  • Live Photo editing
  • No watermark on exports

Pros

  • + Free version available
  • + Easy to use
  • + High quality output
  • + Batch conversion

Cons

  • - Ads in free version
  • - Some features require Pro
Download on App Store

Lively

Free (Premium: $3.99)
4.7

Best for: Converting Live Photos to GIFs

Convert Live Photos to GIFs and videos. Also supports creating Live Photos from videos.

Key Features

  • Live Photo to GIF
  • Live Photo to Video
  • Video to Live Photo
  • Trim and edit

Pros

  • + Bidirectional conversion
  • + Clean interface
  • + Good quality exports

Cons

  • - Limited free features
  • - Can be slow with large files
Download on App Store
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Live Wallpaper Maker

Free (Subscription)
4.5

Best for: Creating custom live wallpapers with effects

Create custom live wallpapers from your videos with filters and effects.

Key Features

  • Video editing
  • Filters and effects
  • Text overlays
  • Music addition

Pros

  • + Many customization options
  • + Built-in templates
  • + Regular updates

Cons

  • - Subscription model
  • - Some features paywalled
Download on App Store
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GIPHY

Free
4.6

Best for: Finding ready-made animated content

Huge library of GIFs that can be saved as Live Photos. Great for finding trending content.

Key Features

  • Massive GIF library
  • Save as Live Photo
  • Create your own GIFs
  • Trending content

Pros

  • + Completely free
  • + Huge content library
  • + Easy sharing

Cons

  • - Limited editing tools
  • - Quality varies by GIF
Download on App Store
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Motion Stills

Free
4.4

Best for: Stabilizing shaky Live Photos

Google app that stabilizes Live Photos and creates smooth GIFs and videos.

Key Features

  • Stabilization
  • Live Photo to GIF
  • Video creation
  • Collage maker

Pros

  • + Completely free
  • + Great stabilization
  • + From Google

Cons

  • - Limited features
  • - No video to Live Photo
Download on App Store
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Pixaloop

Free (Pro subscription)
4.7

Best for: Adding motion to static photos

Add motion effects to static photos to create animated Live Photos and videos.

Key Features

  • Photo animation
  • Sky replacement
  • Motion effects
  • 3D effects

Pros

  • + Unique motion effects
  • + Beautiful results
  • + Easy to use

Cons

  • - Subscription required for full features
  • - Can be resource-intensive
Download on App Store

Quick Comparison

AppVideo → Live PhotoGIF → Live PhotoFree VersionNo Watermark
intoLivePro only
Lively
Motion Stills✓ (100%)
GIPHY✓ (100%)
PixaloopLimitedPro only
XWallpaperHub (Web)✓ (100%)

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