How to send live photo

Live photos are a special type of image that captures a moment in time, along with a short video clip. They can be taken with an iPhone or iPad, and shared with other Apple devices.

How to transfer live photos from iPhone to iPhone or iPad

You can transfer Live Photos from one iPhone to another iPhone or iPad using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Using AirDrop

1. Make sure that both the sender and receiver devices have AirDrop turned on and are connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
2. Open the Photos app on the sender iPhone and select the Live Photo that you want to transfer.
3. Tap the Share icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Select the recipient’s iPhone or iPad from the list of AirDrop devices.
5. On the recipient device, accept the AirDrop transfer by tapping “Accept” or “Save”.

Method 2: Using iCloud Photo Sharing

1. On the sender iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos and turn on “iCloud Photo Sharing”.
2. Open the Photos app on the sender iPhone and select the Live Photo that you want to transfer.
3. Tap the Share icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Select “Add to Shared Album” and choose an existing shared album or create a new one.
5. On the recipient iPhone or iPad, go to the Photos app and select the shared album.
6. Select the Live Photo and tap the “Save” button to save it to the recipient’s device.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party App

1. Download and install a third-party app like Google Photos or Dropbox on both the sender and recipient devices.
2. Open the app on the sender iPhone and upload the Live Photo to the app.
3. Open the app on the recipient iPhone or iPad and download the Live Photo from the app.

Note: Live Photos can take up more storage space than regular photos. Make sure that you have enough storage space on your devices before transferring Live Photos.

How to transfer live photo from iPhone to Mac

You can transfer Live Photos from iPhone to Mac using the following steps:

Method 1: Using AirDrop

1. Make sure that both your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and have Bluetooth turned on.
2. On your iPhone, open the Photos app and select the Live Photo that you want to transfer.
3. Tap the Share icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Select your Mac from the list of AirDrop devices.
5. On your Mac, a notification will appear asking you to accept the transfer. Click “Accept” to receive the Live Photo.

Method 2: Using a USB Cable

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
2. On your Mac, open the Photos app.
3. Click “Import” in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Select the Live Photo you want to transfer and click “Import Selected” or “Import All” to transfer all photos and videos from your iPhone to your Mac.
5. Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect your iPhone from your Mac.

Note: If you want to transfer Live Photos from iPhone to Mac wirelessly, you can also use iCloud Photos. Simply turn on iCloud Photos on your iPhone and Mac, and your Live Photos will automatically sync to your Mac’s Photos app.

How to transfer and view live photo on Android or Windows

Live Photos are a feature that is exclusive to Apple’s iOS devices, which means that they cannot be directly transferred or viewed on Android or Windows devices. However, there are a few workarounds you can use to transfer and view Live Photos on non-Apple devices:

Method 1: Using a third-party app

There are several third-party apps available on the Google Play Store and Windows Store that claim to be able to view Live Photos. Some popular apps include Lively, Piktures, and OneDrive. You can try downloading and installing these apps on your Android or Windows device to see if they can help you view Live Photos.

Method 2: Converting Live Photos to GIFs or videos

You can convert Live Photos to GIFs or videos, which can be viewed on most Android and Windows devices. To do this, follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Photos app and select the Live Photo you want to convert.
2. Swipe up on the photo to reveal the “Effects” options.
3. Select either “Loop”, “Bounce”, or “Long Exposure” to create a GIF or video.
4. Save the GIF or video to your Camera Roll.
5. Transfer the GIF or video to your Android or Windows device using a USB cable or file-sharing app.
6. Open the GIF or video on your Android or Windows device to view it.

Note: Converting a Live Photo to a GIF or video may result in a loss of quality or resolution.

Method 3: Using iCloud Photos

If you have iCloud Photos enabled on your iPhone and a Windows PC, you can access your Live Photos from your PC’s web browser. Here’s how:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos and turn on “iCloud Photos”.
2. On your Windows PC, open your web browser and go to icloud.com.
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Click on the “Photos” icon.
5. Find the Live Photo you want to view and click on it to view it in full-screen mode.

Note: You won’t be able to download Live Photos from iCloud Photos to your Android device using this method.