First and foremost, it’s crucial to note that not all social networks support Live Photos. Popular apps like Facebook and Twitter don’t currently support the format, although this may change in the future. Consequently, our options for sharing Live Photos are somewhat limited.
One of the best ways to share Live Photos is through Apple’s own iCloud service. The advantage of using iCloud is that it preserves the Live Photo’s format, allowing your friends and family to view the moving image as it was intended. Plus, since iCloud is tied to your Apple ID, you don’t have to worry about setting up a new account or download an app.
To share a Live Photo through iCloud, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to share.
2. Tap the Share button (the arrow in the bottom left-hand corner).
3. Scroll down and select “Copy iCloud Link.”
4. Send the link to whoever you want to share the photo with.
When the recipient clicks on the link, they will be able to view the Live Photo in their browser. They can also save the photo to their camera roll by tapping and holding on the image.
Another way to share Live Photos on social media is by converting them to a GIF or video. While this does sacrifice the Live Photo’s original format, it allows you to share the image on apps that don’t support Live Photos natively.
To convert a Live Photo to a GIF, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to convert.
2. Swipe up on the image, and you’ll see options for Live, Loop, and Bounce (depending on your iOS version).
3. Select “Loop” to create a never-ending GIF loop of your Live Photo.
4. Tap the Share button and select your desired social media platform (such as Instagram, WhatsApp, or Telegram) to share the GIF.
To convert a Live Photo to a video, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the Live Photo you want to convert.
2. Swipe up on the image and select “Save as Video.”
3. The Live Photo will now be saved in your camera roll as a video.
4. From here, you can share the video on any social media platform that supports videos, such as YouTube or Facebook.
In conclusion, sharing Live Photos on social media can be a little tricky, given that not all apps support the format. However, by using iCloud to preserve the Live Photo’s original format or converting it to a GIF or video, you can share these interactive images with your friends and family on a variety of social media platforms.