How to convert a Live Photo to GIF on iPhone
To turn a Live Photo into a GIF on iPhone, open Lessr, choose Live Photo to GIF, and pick the Live Photo from your library. Lessr makes a GIF — or an MP4 or MOV — right on your device, with no uploads and no account. Live Photos are short, so you get a short, ready-to-share clip.
How to convert a Live Photo to GIF
- Open Lessr and choose Live Photo to GIF.
- Pick a Live Photo from your photo library.
- Choose GIF, MP4, or MOV as the output.
- For a GIF, set the frame rate, the size, and how it loops.
- Tap Convert, then save or share.
Supported formats
Input: A Live Photo from your photo library.
Output: GIF, MP4, or MOV.
This tool works with Live Photos picked from your library, not regular video files. For a regular video, use Video to GIF.
What you can adjust
- Output: GIF, MP4, or MOV
- Frame rate for a GIF: 10, 15, or 24 frames per second
- Size for a GIF: 240p, 320p, 480p, or Original
- Looping for a GIF: loop forever or a set number of times
When to use Live Photo to GIF
Share where Live Photos don't play
Live Photos sit still on Android, Windows, and most websites and chat apps. Save yours as a GIF and it moves and plays almost everywhere.
Post a moving moment online
Drop a GIF into a post, a message, or a forum that won't accept a Live Photo, so your moment isn't stuck as a still picture.
Make a smaller, smoother clip
Save as MP4 or MOV instead of a GIF for a smaller file that plays smoothly when you don't need it to loop.
Set the look of your GIF
Choose the frame rate, the size, and the looping so the GIF is as smooth or as small as you want before you share it.
Tips
- A GIF loops on its own and plays almost everywhere, but the file is larger; pick MP4 or MOV for a smaller, smoother clip.
- A lower frame rate or a smaller size makes a smaller GIF, while Original keeps the most detail.
- Live Photos are short, so the result is a short clip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Live Photo?
A Live Photo is a short moving photo your iPhone captures around the moment you take a picture. Lessr can turn one into a GIF, MP4, or MOV.
Why convert a Live Photo to a GIF?
Live Photos don't play on Android, Windows, or most websites and chat apps. A GIF moves and plays almost everywhere, so your moment isn't stuck as a still image.
Should I choose GIF, MP4, or MOV?
A GIF loops on its own and plays almost everywhere, but the file is larger. MP4 and MOV are smaller and smoother and play in most video players and apps.
Can I change how the GIF looks?
Yes. For a GIF you can set the frame rate (10, 15, or 24 frames per second), the size (240p, 320p, 480p, or Original), and whether it loops forever or a set number of times.
How many can I convert for free?
The free version includes 2 conversions per day, one at a time. Pro removes the daily limit and adds batch, so you can convert several at once.
Does this work offline, and does it change my original?
Yes, it works fully offline — everything happens on your device and nothing is uploaded. And no, it doesn't change your original: Lessr makes a new GIF, MP4, or MOV and leaves your Live Photo as it is.
Live Photo to GIF runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad — no uploads, no account, no ads.
Download Lessr on the App Store