Photos guideAbout 2 minVerified
Edit a Live Photo
Edit a Live Photo — verified step-by-step guidance.
Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.
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STEPS
How to do it
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Open the Live Photo
Open the Live Photo you want to edit in Photos.
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Open Edit
To change the key photo or trim the Live Photo, tap Edit.
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Adjust the Live Photo
Tap the Live Photo control and make the needed change, such as choosing a key photo, trimming, or muting. To change the effect, use the Live menu from the photo viewer.
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Save the edit
If you edited the Live Photo, tap Done to save the changes.
When you are done
Done.
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