What are Live Photos?
Live Photos is a feature on iPhone that captures a short video clip along with a photo when you take a picture. This feature is available on iPhone 6s and newer models, and it is turned on by default.
Why Turn Off Live Photos?
While Live Photos can be a fun way to capture memories, there are times when you may want to turn off this feature. For example:
- You may want to save storage space on your iPhone
- You may not like the way Live Photos look
- You may not want the video component of the Live Photo to be accidentally shared
How to Turn Off Live Photos
If you want to turn off Live Photos on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Camera app on your iPhone
- Select "Photo" mode
- Look for the "Live" icon at the top of the screen. It should be yellow.
- Tap the "Live" icon to turn it off. It should turn white.
That's it! Now your iPhone will only capture still photos when you take pictures.
Other Settings for Live Photos
If you want more control over Live Photos, you can adjust other settings related to this feature. Here are some options:
- You can turn on "Live Photo" mode for selfies and front-facing camera shots
- You can choose whether to have the sound on or off for Live Photos
- You can choose whether to have the Live Photo play automatically or not
- You can choose a key photo for your Live Photo (the still image that appears in your camera roll)
Conclusion
Turning off Live Photos on your iPhone is easy to do, and it can help you save storage space and avoid sharing unintended video clips. If you do decide to use Live Photos, remember that there are other settings you can adjust to customize this feature to your liking.