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How to Turn a Video into a Live Photo on iPhone

Create a Live Photo from any short video without installing a converter app, then set it as an animated lock screen wallpaper on iOS 17/18.

Quick path (no app)

  1. Open the free online Video to Live Photo converter.
  2. Upload a 2–5 second clip (vertical looks best on lock screen).
  3. Convert in the browser and download the result.
  4. AirDrop to iPhone → open in Photos → Use as Wallpaper → enable Live.

Detailed without-app notes: convert video to Live Photo without app.

iPhone setup tips

  • Use Photos, not Files, when setting wallpaper when possible.
  • On the wallpaper preview, tap the Live (concentric circles) control.
  • Short, smooth motion near the center of the frame looks better.
  • Full lock-screen walkthrough: how to set Live Photo as wallpaper.

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