Tired of Your Photos Having an Extrasensory Perception Problem? Here's How to Turn Off Live Photos on Your iPhone
Let's face it, Live Photos are like those chatty uncles at family gatherings. They mean well, capturing a fleeting moment in glorious animation, but let's be honest, sometimes you just want a regular, boring old photo.
Fear not, fellow iPhoneographers! We can banish these jumpy jacks from your camera roll with a few simple steps.
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The "In the Moment" Method (For the Serial Photo Taker)
Open that Camera App: This might seem obvious, but hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?
Find the Live Photo Culprit: Look for the little yellow bullseye icon at the top-right corner of your screen. If it's live and kicking (pun intended), it'll be a solid yellow.
Tap to Deactivate: Give that bullseye a good ol' tap. A slash will appear through the icon, signifying your victory over the animated madness.
Remember: This method only disables Live Photos for that one photo session. The next time you open the camera, the yellow bullseye will be back, ready to capture every blink and grimace.
The "Live Photos? Never Heard of Her" Method (For the Committed Anti-Animator)
For those who want a more permanent solution (and maybe to avoid future social gatherings with chatty uncles), this method is for you.
Tip: Reading carefully reduces re-reading.
Settings is Your New Best Friend: Head over to your iPhone's settings.
Camera: Your Gateway to Stillness: Scroll down and tap on the "Camera" settings.
Preserving Your Preferences: Look for the option titled "Preserve Settings." Make sure the toggle next to "Live Photo" is switched on (yes, it seems counterintuitive, but trust us).
Now this is what we're talking about! With this setting enabled, Live Photos will stay deactivated until you manually turn them back on.
Live Photos FAQ
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How to turn Live Photos back on?
QuickTip: Use CTRL + F to search for keywords quickly.
Just follow the steps in the "In the Moment" method, but this time, a single tap will reactivate the yellow bullseye and its animated ways.
How do I know if a photo is a Live Photo?
Live Photos will have a small "LIVE" label in the bottom left corner when you view them in your Photos app.
Tip: Stop when confused — clarity comes with patience.
How can I edit a Live Photo?
You can edit Live Photos just like regular photos in your Photos app. You can even choose a still frame to save as a separate image.
How much storage space do Live Photos take up?
QuickTip: Reread tricky spots right away.
Live Photos take up more space than regular photos, so keep that in mind if you're tight on storage.
Can I turn off Live Photos on my iPad?
Unfortunately, the option to disable Live Photos isn't currently available on iPads.
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