You can easily edit Live Photos on your iPad using the Photos app to adjust the key photo, trim the video portion, or convert them into still images. Live Photos capture a few moments before and after your shot, adding a dynamic element to your memories.
To begin editing a Live Photo:
- Open the Photos app on your iPad.
- Select the Live Photo you wish to edit.
- Tap Edit in the top-right corner of the screen.
Once in edit mode, you'll see various tools at the bottom, including specific options for Live Photos.
Key Editing Options for Live Photos
The Photos app provides several powerful tools to refine your Live Photos, directly leveraging the unique characteristics of this format.
1. Setting a Key Photo
The key photo is the main still image that represents your Live Photo. You can change this to highlight the best moment from your captured sequence.
- How to:
- While in edit mode for a Live Photo, locate the frame viewer at the bottom of the screen.
- Move the white frame on the frame viewer to select your desired key moment.
- Tap Make Key Photo.
- Tap Done to save your changes.
2. Trimming Your Live Photo
You can shorten the duration of the video portion of your Live Photo, focusing on the most relevant action.
- How to:
- In the Live Photo editing interface, look at the frame viewer.
- Drag either end of the frame viewer to choose the frames the Live Photo plays.
- Tap Done to apply the trim.
3. Making a Still Photo
If you prefer a static image, you can easily convert a Live Photo into a standard still photograph, saving space and simplifying sharing.
- How to:
- While editing the Live Photo, look for the Live button at the top of the screen.
- Tap the Live button at the top of the screen to turn off the Live feature (it will change from yellow to grey, or show a line through it).
- Tap Done to save the Live Photo as a still image. You can always revert it later.
Explore More Editing Features
Beyond these Live Photo-specific adjustments, the Photos app on your iPad offers a comprehensive suite of general photo editing tools. These include:
- Adjustments: Fine-tune exposure, brilliance, highlights, shadows, contrast, brightness, black point, saturation, vibrancy, warmth, tint, sharpness, definition, noise reduction, and vignette.
- Filters: Apply various artistic filters to change the mood and style of your photo.
- Cropping and Rotation: Precisely crop your image, rotate it, or correct perspective.
For more detailed information and additional editing options, you can refer to the official Apple support guide: More items...
