Does Live Photos work on iPhone 6?
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Live Photos currently only works on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus so make sure you have one of those first. Sorry old iPhone users. To take one, open the Camera app and make sure the circular icon in between the HDR and timer options is illuminated. If it’s not lit up, tap to turn it on.
Can you turn a Live Photo on iPhone into a video?

iOS 13 introduced a new option in the Photos app called “Save As Video,” which allows you to save a Live Photo as a video with just one tap—no third-party app necessary. To do this, open a Live Photo in the Photos app, and then tap the Share button. In the Share pane, tap “Save as Video.”
How do you turn on live photos on iPhone 6s?
You’ll need an iPhone 6s or iPhone SE or newer to have the Live Photo feature available:
- Open the Camera from either the iPhone lock screen or the Camera app.
- From the Photo view, tap the little concentric circle icon near the top (or side) of the screen to toggle Live Photos ON or OFF.
- Take your pictures as usual.
Why does my iPhone 6s plus not have Live Photo?
That’s because you do not have a 6s Plus. You have a 6 Plus. Live Photos require a 6s or higher.

What is the purpose of live photos on iPhone 6s?
Live Photos is an iPhone camera feature that brings movement in your photos to life! Instead of freezing a moment in time with a still photo, a Live Photo captures a 3-second moving image. You can even create stunning long exposure images with Live Photos.
How do I get live text on my iPhone 6?
To turn on Live Text in the Camera app, go to Settings and then scroll down to Camera. You will see an option for ‘Live Text’. Make sure the toggle is on. In order to turn on Live Text for all supported languages, go to Settings > General > Language & Region, and enable Live Text.
Can you save a live photo as a video?
You can also convert the Live Photo to a video clip in the Share menu. Just click the share icon and scroll down to the Save as Video option.
What app turns live photos into videos?
The Lively app offers a simple way to save your Live Photos as videos. You can download Lively for free in the App Store. While the app is free to download, a “Lively” watermark appears in the lower right corner of saved GIFs.
Why won’t my iPhone let me take live photos?
Make sure your iPhone is updated to the most currently available operating system, and then try your FaceTime Live Photos again. Try disabling and then re-enabling iCloud Photos. To do this, go to Settings > Photos > and toggle iCloud Photos off (the toggle will turn grey).
Why do I not have live photos on my iPhone?
Go to Settings. Tap Camera > Preserve Settings. Make sure that the switch next to Live Photo is turned on.