Live Photos are great for capturing a moment with movement and sound, but they’re even better when you can stitch several together into a single clip. Below are practical, step-by-step methods to turn multiple Live Photos into a video on iPhone, plus quick ways to edit and export the result.

Before you start: a quick checklist

  • Confirm they’re Live Photos: Open a photo in Photos and look for the “LIVE” label at the top.
  • Keep them in one place: Put the Live Photos in an album so they’re easy to select in bulk.
  • Decide the order: The final sequence often follows selection order or album order, so it helps to sort ahead of time.

Method 1: Use the Photos app (fastest, built-in)

This is the simplest option when you want a quick video without extra apps.

  1. Open Photos and go to Albums (or Library).
  2. Tap Select and choose your Live Photos (pick at least two).
  3. Tap the Share button (square with an arrow).
  4. Choose Save as Video.

Your iPhone will generate a new video file and place it in your library (typically in Recents and Videos).

Troubleshooting: Don’t see “Save as Video”?

  • Make sure every selected item is a Live Photo (mixing in still images can hide the option).
  • Try selecting from an album instead of the full Library view.
  • If the option still doesn’t appear, use Method 2 (Shortcuts) or Method 3 (iMovie).

Method 2: Use Shortcuts (more control and repeatable)

If you want a reusable workflow—especially for the same kind of montage—Shortcuts can help automate combining clips and exporting them.

  1. Open the Shortcuts app.
  2. Create a new shortcut.
  3. Add actions to: Select Photos (enable multiple selection) → Make Video (or a similar “create video” action, depending on iOS version) → Save to Photo Album.
  4. Run the shortcut and pick your Live Photos.

This approach is ideal if you regularly batch-create recap videos (e.g., weekend trips, sports clips, family events) and want consistent output.

Method 3: Use iMovie (best for editing and titles)

If you want to add transitions, text, music, or more precise trimming, iMovie is a strong option.

  1. Install and open iMovie.
  2. Create a Movie project.
  3. Import your Live Photos (iMovie will typically treat them as short clips or stills depending on how they’re imported).
  4. Arrange the sequence, trim, add titles/music, then export to Photos or Files.

Quick editing tips after you’ve created the video

Trim the start/end

  1. Open the new video in Photos.
  2. Tap Edit.
  3. Drag the trim handles to adjust the length, then Done.

Reorder clips (simple approach)

The easiest way to control order is to add your Live Photos to an album and sort them, then select them in the intended sequence before choosing Save as Video. If you need fine control after the fact, use iMovie.

Mute or adjust audio

In Photos, tap Edit and use the audio controls (when available) to reduce or mute sound. For more advanced mixing, use iMovie.

Sharing and exporting

  • Share to social apps: Open the video → tap Share → choose the app.
  • Send the best quality: Consider AirDrop or iCloud link to avoid heavy compression.
  • Save a copy to Files: Share → Save to Files for easy uploading later.

FAQ

Will “Save as Video” merge all selected Live Photos into one file?

It typically creates a single video from the selected Live Photos, generating a new video item in your library.

Does this delete the original Live Photos?

No. The originals remain untouched; the iPhone creates an additional video file.

Can I include regular photos too?

The built-in Photos option may require only Live Photos. If you want to mix still photos and Live Photos, use iMovie (or a Shortcuts workflow designed for mixed media).