H.264 MP4 input
The most reliable source choice on common desktop and mobile browsers.
MP4 to Live Photo
Turn an MP4 into a Live Photo-style asset bundle
Choose a cover frame and a short motion window from a browser-playable MP4. Download the paired still, motion clip, manifest, and ZIP without uploading the source.
SourceMP4
CoverChosen frame
MotionShort clip
PackageZIP
Drop an image or videoLocal bundle only
Click, paste, or drop an image or videoVideo and image sources are paired into a Live Photo bundle in the browser.
Still image
The uploaded image becomes the Live Photo cover frame.
Motion clip
Still format
Quality90%
Broad compatibilityNot supported in this browser
Bundle outputStill + motion loop
Paired bundleZIP exportMotion clip
MP4 Live Photo
Prepare the useful parts of a Live Photo workflow
A native Apple Live Photo relies on paired media plus platform-specific metadata. A web page cannot install that pair directly into the iOS Photos database, but it can create the cover image and nearby motion asset for an import workflow.
FramesFromVideo keeps the process honest: it produces a Live Photo-style bundle and documents the source, selected key frame, duration, and generated filenames in a manifest.
Step-by-step
How to convert MP4 to a Live Photo bundle
Use a short H.264 MP4 for the broadest browser compatibility.
- 01
Load the MP4
Choose a local file and wait for the duration and dimensions.
- 02
Pick the cover frame
Move the key frame slider to the strongest still image.
- 03
Set motion length
Choose a short clip and let Auto select a supported encoder.
- 04
Generate and download
Save the ZIP containing still, motion, manifest, and readme files.
Compatibility
MP4 input and motion output
The source must decode and the browser must expose a MediaRecorder video encoder.
HEVC MP4 input
Depends on browser, operating system, and device codec support.
MP4 motion output
Used when the browser exposes a compatible MP4 MediaRecorder type.
WebM fallback
Auto may choose WebM when MP4 recording is unavailable.
Best results
Better MP4 motion bundles
Use a 2 to 4 second source
Short motion feels focused and is faster to render.
Choose a stable key frame
The cover should be sharp and meaningful even before motion plays.
Keep Auto selected
It avoids requesting an encoder the browser cannot provide.
Test the target import app
Pairing behavior differs between devices and third-party photo applications.
Support and limits
Important native Live Photo distinction
The output is a paired asset bundle, not an automatic native iPhone Photos entry.
Supported workflow
- Still image from an MP4 key frame
- Short motion clip around the selected time
- Manifest, readme, and ZIP packaging
Current limits
- No direct Photos library installation
- No guarantee of proprietary Apple pairing metadata
- No motion clip when MediaRecorder lacks a compatible encoder
FAQ
Questions about mp4 live photo
Can I turn MP4 into a Live Photo online?
You can create the still and motion assets online; native import depends on the target app.
Does the MP4 upload?
No. The file is decoded and recorded locally.
Can I select the cover frame?
Yes. Use the key frame slider.
Why did I get WebM motion?
Auto uses WebM when the browser does not expose MP4 recording.
What is included in the ZIP?
A still image, motion clip, JSON manifest, and readme.