Guides
How to make the photos in your camera roll move, with the Photos app and with Tada.
Tada
- Turn any photo into a Live PhotoPick a photo, tap Make it Live, save it to Photos as a Live Photo.
Live Photos on iPhone
- How to make a Live Photo on iPhoneTake one with the Camera, or make one from a photo you already have.
- How to make a Live Photo loop on iPhoneOpen it in Photos, tap the Live Photo button, and choose Loop or Bounce.
- How to turn off Live Photos on iPhoneTurn Live off for one shot, keep it off for good, or make one Live Photo a still.
- How to make a video a Live Photo on iPhoneThe Photos app can’t do it, so here’s what can: TikTok and converter apps.
- How to save a Live Photo as a video on iPhoneSave a Live Photo as a video to share it anywhere, even with Android friends.
- How to make a GIF on iPhoneLoop or Bounce a Live Photo, or make a real GIF file with Shortcuts.
- How to turn a GIF into a Live PhotoTurn a GIF into a Live Photo with a converter app, then use it as a wallpaper.
- How to set a Live Photo as your iPhone wallpaperSet a Live Photo as a Lock Screen that moves, and what to do if it won’t.
- How to take Live Photos on FaceTimeTurn on FaceTime Live Photos and capture a moment from a video call.
- How to do long exposure on iPhoneBlur waterfalls and light trails with a Live Photo and the Long Exposure effect.
- Live Photos on AndroidAndroid’s version is the motion photo: how to turn it on, and how to share with iPhone.
- How to post a Live Photo on InstagramSave a Live Photo as a video, then share it to your Instagram story or as a reel.
- How to make a Live Photo on TikTokSave a TikTok for your Lock Screen, or post a Live Photo to TikTok.
- How to edit a Live Photo on iPhoneChange the key photo, trim, mute or add Loop and Bounce in the Photos app.
- What is a Live Photo?What a Live Photo is, how long it lasts, and how to play, find and share one.
- Spatial scenes on iPhoneView any photo as a 3D spatial scene in Photos and on the Lock Screen.
- How to send a Live PhotoSend Live Photos that keep moving in Messages, WhatsApp and to Android.
- How to make a slideshow on iPhoneTurn photos into a slideshow with music in the Photos app, then share it.
Animate photos
- How to animate a photo on iPhoneMake a picture move on iPhone, free on your phone or with AI, and save it as a Live Photo.
- How to make a photo into a video on iPhoneMake one photo move and save it as a short video, or turn many photos into a memory movie.
- How to animate old photosGet an old print into your phone, then make it move gently and save it as a Live Photo.
Stickers and looks
- How to add stickers to photos on iPhoneUse Markup in the Photos app, or let Tada put moving stickers on faces for you.
- Turn any photo into a 0.5 picTake a 0.5 pic with the Ultra Wide camera, or re-shoot a photo you already have as one that moves.
- A manga filter that movesRedraw your photo as a manga panel, then watch it move.
- Miniature me: turn yourself tinyShrink yourself to a few inches tall, right where the photo was taken.
- How to add emoji to a photo on iPhonePut emoji on a photo with Markup in Photos, or with Tada so they keep moving in a Live Photo.
- Animated emoji on iPhoneSend an animated Memoji in Messages, or put moving emoji on a photo and save it as a Live Photo.
- Kawaii stickers for your photosWhat makes a sticker kawaii, ideas for selfies, and how to put kawaii stickers on a photo so they move.
- Star stickers on your faceWhy people wear star stickers on their face, how to wear them safely, and how to add them to a photo.
- Face stickers for your photosEight face stickers, from freckles to whiskers, placed on the face for you, with ideas for every occasion.
- How to add sparkles to a photo on iPhoneDraw stars with Markup in Photos, or add sparkles and glitter that keep moving in a Live Photo.
- Cute photo edits you can do on iPhoneTen cute edits you can make on iPhone in about a minute, and which Tada tool does each one.
- A sticker photo editor for iPhoneWhat a good sticker photo editor does, and how Tada’s Add effects works from photo to Live Photo.
- A big head filter for any photoPuff up a head, a pet or a slice of pizza in any photo, free, and save it as a Live Photo.
Doodles and drawing
- How to draw on photos on iPhoneDraw with Markup in the Photos app, or make your doodles move with Tada.
- Doodle on photos, and make the doodles moveDoodle a moon over a sleeping cat or a face on your coffee, and keep the doodles moving.
- 30 cute doodles to draw30 cute doodles to draw, each with the shape to start from and the detail that makes it cute.
- 30 doodle ideas for photos and notebooks30 doodle ideas for photos of pets, food, the sky, people and rooms, plus your notebook.
- 25 easy doodles you can draw in five strokes25 doodles anyone can draw in five strokes or fewer, step by step.
- Doodle art: styles, materials and 20 ideasWhat doodle art is, its main styles and materials, and 20 ideas to try.
- 20 aesthetic doodles in a minimal line style20 easy minimal line doodles and how to place them on a photo.
- Kawaii doodles: the rules and 15 to drawThe rules of kawaii drawing and 15 kawaii doodles to practice them on.
- 20 scrapbook doodles: borders, arrows, frames and labels20 borders, arrows, frames and labels to draw around your photos.
- Sun and moon drawing: 15 ideas and how to draw themHow to draw the classic sun and moon, and 15 more ideas from celestial to kawaii.
- Crayon drawing: 15 ideas and techniquesFive crayon techniques and 15 crayon drawing ideas, for kids and grown-ups.
- 20 sketchbook drawing ideas to fill your pages20 sketchbook prompts, from your own hands to a dragon on your desk.
- Storybook illustration: 4 styles and 15 ideas to tryThe four main storybook illustration styles and 15 scenes to paint in them.
Edit photos on iPhone
- How to add text to a photo on iPhoneType or handwrite on a photo with Markup in the Photos app.
- How to make a sticker from a photo on iPhoneCut a sticker out of any photo, or a moving one out of a Live Photo.
Photo ideas
- Graduation photo ideasTwenty cap-and-gown shots to take on an iPhone, from the cap toss to your old study spot.
- Senior picture ideasTwenty senior picture poses, props and places that show who you are, not just what year it is.
- Maternity photo ideasTwenty comfortable maternity poses and props, from window-light profiles to the nursery in progress.
- Family photo ideasTwenty family photo ideas built on games and everyday moments, so the kids laugh for real.
- Engagement photo ideasEighteen engagement photo ideas, from the ring close-up to going back to where you said yes.
- Christmas photo ideasTwenty-two Christmas photos to take this December, from the tree farm to the last cookie crumb.
- Christmas card photo ideasEighteen family Christmas card photos, classic to funny, and how to shoot one that prints well.
- Newborn photo ideasSixteen newborn photos to take at home, simple and safe, in soft window light.
- Wedding photo ideasTwenty-four wedding shots in the order the day happens, from the dress by the window to the sparkler exit.
- Birthday photo ideasTwenty birthday photos for any age, from the wish before the candles to the confetti after.
- First birthday photo ideasEighteen first birthday photos, from the first taste of frosting to the month-by-month lineup.
- Couple photo ideas you can shoot on an iPhonePoses, places and candid moments for two, shot on an iPhone.
- Prom picture ideas for the whole nightFrom the boutonniere pin to the late-night fries, prom shots for an iPhone.
- Fall photo ideas to shoot this seasonLeaves, pumpkins, orchards and golden light, shot on an iPhone.
- Instagram story ideas for when you have nothing to postEveryday moments and tappable stickers to post today, plus moving photos.
- Selfie poses and ideas, mirror selfies includedSelfie poses, selfie ideas and mirror selfies for your iPhone.
- Homecoming picture ideas, from spirit week to the danceSpirit week, game day, mums and the dance, shot on an iPhone.
- Beach photo ideas for your next day at the shoreSplashes, towels, sunsets and sandcastles, shot on an iPhone.
- Valentine’s Day photo ideas for everyone you loveHearts, roses and balloons for couples, friends, kids and yourself.
- Sweet 16 photo ideas for the birthday and the partyNumber balloons, tiaras, candles and car keys for a sixteenth birthday.
- Easter photo ideas for kids and familiesEgg hunts, baskets, bunny ears and spring blossoms, shot on an iPhone.
- Anniversary photo ideas, from then-and-now to this yearThen-and-now remakes and new traditions for every anniversary.
- Halloween photo ideasCostume poses, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treat shots you can take on an iPhone.
- Spring photo ideasBlossoms, rain, picnics and golden-hour shots to take on an iPhone in spring.
- Gender reveal photo ideasReveal setups, details and reaction shots to plan before the countdown.
- Mother’s Day photo ideasPhotos with mom, photos of mom, and old family pictures recreated.
- Snow and winter photo ideasSnow day, winter light and cozy indoor shots to take on an iPhone.
- Pregnancy announcement photo ideasProps, small surprises and big-sibling shots to announce a baby at home.
- Best friend photo ideasPoses, places and inside-joke props for two friends and one iPhone.
- Sister photo ideasPoses, throwbacks and hand-me-down shots for sisters of any age.
- 21st birthday photo ideasBalloons, cake, throwbacks and group shots for turning 21.
- Dog, puppy and dog birthday photo ideasEveryday dog shots, puppy firsts and dog birthday ideas.
- Instagram picture ideasAesthetic shots, easy poses and playful ideas for your feed.
- Photo dump ideas and captionsEveryday shots to fill a photo dump, how to order them, and captions to post them with.
- Father’s Day photo ideasPoses with kids, recreated old photos, and card and gift shots for Father’s Day.
- Thanksgiving photo ideasWhat to shoot on Thanksgiving, from the kitchen and the table to the family and the walk after.
- Cake smash photo ideasSet up a first-birthday cake smash at home and catch every frosting-covered moment.
- Cat photo ideasBoxes, sunny windows, naps and play: cat photos to take at home with an iPhone.
- Concert photo ideasWhat to shoot before, during and after a show, without blocking anyone’s view.
- Travel photo ideasVacation photo ideas for every part of a trip, from the departure board to the souvenirs.
- Summer photo ideasSprinklers, popsicles, pool jumps and long evenings: summer shots for your iPhone.
- Night photo ideasSparklers, neon, light trails and stars, with the iPhone settings that keep night shots sharp.
- Rainy day photo ideasPuddle reflections, umbrellas, wet windows and cozy indoor shots for a rainy day.
Compare
- An app like NaukNauk, for your camera rollMake a photo of your figure, plushie or pet move, and keep it in Photos as a Live Photo.
- An alternative to MyHeritage Deep NostalgiaHow MyHeritage Deep Nostalgia works, and how Tada makes an old photo move on iPhone.
- Canva photo animation, and another wayWhat Canva’s Animate does to a photo, and when to make the picture itself move with Tada.
- Google Photos Photo to video, and another way on iPhoneHow Google Photos’ Photo to video works, and how Tada saves a moving photo to Apple Photos.
- A Motionleap alternative for photos of people and petsMotionleap lets you draw the motion yourself; Tada makes people and pets move in one tap.
- intoLive or Tada: start from a video, or from a photointoLive starts from videos and GIFs; Tada starts from a still photo and makes it move.
- Apps to make pictures move on iPhoneA fair look at the apps that make pictures move on iPhone, and what each one is for.