Convert GIF to Live Photo
Choose a local GIF, trim the motion you want to keep, and create a Live Photo for the system photo library. A source GIF normally has no audio, so conversion cannot invent an audio track or visual detail that the source does not contain.
Convert video or MP4 to Live Photo
Choose a local video and trim a short section before creating the Live Photo. MP4 is a common video input for this workflow. Shortening or resizing a long, large clip first generally produces a result that is more appropriate for brief Live Photo playback.
Worked workflow: save a local clip as a motion photo
In Video to Live Photo, choose a local video, trim the desired motion, preview it, and save the generated result through the system photo library. Confirm motion playback in the local gallery before sharing it to another device or app. If the recipient sees a still image, check whether the motion resources survived sharing and whether the receiving gallery supports the format. Use GIF or video when broader compatibility is needed.
Create and save motion photos across platforms
GIF-to-Live-Photo and video-to-Live-Photo tools are available on Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS. The output is saved using each platform's media capabilities, rather than created by merely renaming a file extension. Recognition and motion playback after sharing depend on the destination format support.