Transform your iPhone lock screen with animated Live Photo wallpapers. Works on all iPhones from 6s and newer.
A Live Photo wallpaper is a dynamic background that animates when you long-press on your iPhone lock screen. It combines a still image with a 2-3 second video clip, creating an immersive experience.
iPhone 6s or newer
iPad (5th gen) or newer
iOS 9.0 minimum
iOS 17+ recommended
Live Photo or video
saved to Photos app
iOS 17 introduced the easiest way to set videos as Live Wallpapers directly!
Find the Live Photo or video you want to use
The square with an arrow pointing up
Scroll down in the share sheet to find this option
Tap the Live Photo icon (⦿) at the bottom left to enable animation
Adjust position, add widgets, then tap "Add" and choose "Set as Wallpaper Pair"
Live Photos have a "LIVE" badge in the top left corner
Or: Tap ⋯ (more) → Use as Wallpaper
The icon should be highlighted, not crossed out
Live animation only works on Lock Screen
2-3 seconds is ideal for smooth looping. Longer videos may feel choppy.
Live wallpapers only animate when you press, so battery impact is minimal.
Vertical (9:16) videos work best and fill the screen perfectly.
Choose videos that loop smoothly for the best wallpaper experience.
Skip the conversion - download these stunning Live Photo wallpapers directly!
