How to take a Live Photo
Take and edit Live Photos
With Live Photos, your iPhone records what happens 1.5 seconds before and after you take a picture. You take a Live Photo just like you do a traditional photo. Then you can pick a different key photo, add a fun effect, edit your Live Photo, and share with your family and friends.
- Open the Camera app.
- Make sure that your Camera is set to photo mode and that Live Photos is turned on. When it's on, you see the Live Photos button
 at the top of your Camera. - Hold your device* still.
- Tap the shutter buttonÂ
. You can enjoy your Live Photo every time you unlock your device too. Just set it as your Lock Screen wallpaper.
Live Photos is on by default. You can turn Live Photos off temporarily or permanently Press and hold the screen to play the Live Photo.