How to take a photo from a video on iPhone (3 easy ways)
The quickest way is a screenshot of the paused video. For sharper results, use Live Photos or a frame-grabbing app.
The fix
Method 1: screenshot the frame (quickest)
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Open the video in the Photos app.
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Pause on the frame you want.
Drag the frame strip at the bottom slowly to find the exact moment.
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Tap the video once to hide the controls.
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Take a screenshot.
Press the side button and volume up together. On iPhones with a Home button, press the Home and side buttons.
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Crop the black bars.
Open the screenshot in Photos, tap Edit, then Crop, and drag the corners to the edge of the picture.
The fix
Method 2: pick a new frame from a Live Photo
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Open the Live Photo and tap Edit.
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Tap the Live Photo button (three circles) at the bottom.
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Move the slider to the frame you want.
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Tap Make Key Photo, then Done.
The fix
Method 3: save a full-quality frame with an app
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Install a frame-grabbing app from the App Store.
Search for “frame grabber” or “video to photo” and check recent reviews.
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Open your video in the app and move to the frame.
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Save the frame. It keeps the video’s full resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is a screenshot of a video lower quality?
Yes, a little. A screenshot is saved at your screen’s resolution, while a 4K video frame has more detail. For printing or large photos, use a frame-grabbing app.
Can I pick a different photo from a Live Photo?
Yes. Open the Live Photo, tap Edit, tap the Live Photo button, move the slider to the frame you want and tap Make Key Photo.
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