GIFs can be an expressive way of sharing yourself via social media or messaging apps, while Live Photos provide iPhone owners with a special way of doing just that - by taking a photo that captures 1.5 seconds before and after it was taken.

Install the Shortcuts app (it comes preinstalled on iOS devices but can be deleted) on your device and create a shortcut that will convert any Live Photo into an animated GIF looped or bounced GIF.

How to convert a gif to a live photo?

GIFs have quickly become the go-to medium for capturing emotions and moments online, offering the ability to capture moments that static images cannot. But what if you could turn one of your favorite GIFs into a live wallpaper for your iPhone? Luckily, it's actually pretty straightforward. All it requires are a few easy steps and the appropriate app.

Start off by downloading and installing PicCollage's Convert - GIF and Live Wallpaper from the App Store. When installed, launch it up and navigate to its GIF tab - this allows you to select and convert a GIF before trimming if necessary before tapping download at the bottom of the screen and saving to your Camera Roll; from here it can then be shared using its share sheet feature as lock screen wallpaper or home screen wallpaper.

If you don't want to download a separate app, another way of turning GIFs into live photos on iPhone is through its built-in Photos app. Simply navigate to Albums then scroll down until Media Types section where Live Photos section should appear; toggle switch if necessary for activation.

Once that's complete, select a GIF from your library and use the share sheet to export it as a Live Photo. After exporting, it can then be set as your wallpaper by going into Albums in Photos app and tapping "Live Photo as Wallpaper." Once finished, simply tap "Set as Wallpaper" button from Share Sheet in Share Sheet share sheet share sheet share sheet share sheet in Share Sheet for sharing sheet.

GIF to Live Photo converters such as Giphy's are also free online tools that make this easy, taking only minutes to convert GIFs into live photos. Once you find one you want, just search or browse trending GIFs until you find what you're after and click the three vertical dot option for saving as a live photo!

How to convert a live photo to a gif

GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) can be an engaging and entertaining way to share online. Not only can GIFs serve as an easy way of showing our creativity, they're also fun ways of remembering special moments from life or sharing experiences online! There are various methods available to us when creating GIFs; whether that means using an app on our phones or video editing programs to create them.

One of the easiest and fastest ways to turn live photos into GIFs is using iOS' built-in tools. To do this, open the Photos app on your iPhone and select one you would like to create into a GIF before tapping "Share" at the lower-right corner. A list will then appear containing various options including Messages, Email and so forth - simply tap one and then "Make Gif"! Once selected, your GIF will be created!

GIPHY offers another easy and simple solution for turning live photos into GIFs: simply download it for free from the App Store. Open up GIPHY and grant access to your camera; once complete, select a Live Photo from your library and tap "Make a GIF", which will quickly turn it into a GIF and save it directly onto your device.

If you want to add a personal touch to your gif, use the GIF Editor within GIPHY app. Here, you can add animated text or effects for extra flair - as well as trim the length if you prefer!

GIPHY offers five unique effects for turning Live Photos into GIFs. "Live" and "Loop" make your Live Photo play back and forth continuously while "Bounce" and "Circle" cause it to move forward and backward in a circle pattern.

If you prefer not downloading apps, iOS provides built-in tools for you to convert a live photo into a looping video. Simply use the Photos app and select one or more Live Photos you would like to turn into videos; then tap "Share" icon in lower right corner of screen.

How to convert a gif to a video

Graphics Interchange Format, more commonly known as GIF, is an increasingly popular digital file format used on social media and other platforms to capture short animations. Compatible with most browsers and devices ranging from phones to computers, these files offer convenient storage solutions; however, there are some restrictions associated with them due to size limitations or absence of audio tracks.

There are thankfully some apps that can help you convert a GIF to video format, including PicCollage's Convert - GIF and Live Wallpaper app (Free, iOS). The Convert app makes it simple to turn any MP4, MOV or MPEG file into a GIF while offering features to reduce file sizes so they are quicker for uploading or downloading online.

An alternative solution for turning GIFs into videos is Flixier(Free, iOS). This app allows you to easily customize the aspect ratio of videos so they fit seamlessly within Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or any other platform. Plus it has built-in social media integration so your videos can be shared instantly; plus high resolution support ensures they look fantastic no matter the screen resolution!

Lastly, Apple offers its Shortcuts app (free on iOS) as a tool to quickly convert GIFs to live photos. Simply launch Shortcuts and create a shortcut which creates GIFs from Live Photos within Photos App by simply navigating and tapping on it.

Once you've created the shortcut, open it and select the Live Photo you'd like to convert into a GIF. Tap on "Make GIF" at the bottom of the screen - your new GIF will then be saved to Camera Roll and can be shared through social media apps such as Photos app.

Permute(Free, iOS) offers a straightforward solution to easily transform gifs to videos online, saving both time and defending against malware/virus infections on your device. Simply upload videos for conversion. When the conversion process completes it will convert back to GIF/Video without any hassle - perfect if you need an event video quickly for social media! Not only will Permute save time but will also protect against viruses/malware infection!

How to convert a video to a gif

GIFs are great tools for conveying motion and emotion in your messages, lightweight and shareable. But to take your GIF game further, add text to your videos to convey more information more clearly. This way your GIF can take center stage at social events!

GIF Toaster makes converting video clips to GIFs easy, providing various editing tools such as resizing, cropping and speeding up/slowing down. Furthermore, this app also enables you to add texts or images - it is free for download but offers in-app purchases.

As another way to create GIFs from videos, online services offer another approach. One such site, GIFTaster is an increasingly popular option as it provides multiple features including collage creation with multiple clips. Plus, its user-friendly interface makes the conversion easy - simply upload your video file, choose from various effects and decorate with stickers or text before sending to email or social media for sharing! Once completed, GIFTaster generates your GIF and shares it back out directly.

As an alternative, you can also use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad to make GIFs. Simply open it, tap the Gallery tab in the bottom-right corner, search for "Make GIF", tap + and add it. Afterward, go back to main Shortcuts screen, select it, choose Live Photo you wish to turn into GIF and let Shortcut process and create GIF!

Once you've created a gif, you have several options for sharing and saving it: social media posts, website embedding or simply keeping on your device for later use. Just keep file size as low as possible to avoid slow web pages or being rejected by certain platforms.