Motion Photo captures a few seconds of video before and after you take a still photo, creating a living image effect. While this feature can be fun, you may want to turn it off to save storage space or simplify your photo gallery. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open the Settings App

A. Launch Settings

• Find the Settings app on your iPhone and tap to open it.

2. Navigate to Camera Settings

A. Scroll Down

• Scroll down and select Camera from the list of options.

3. Disable Motion Photo

A. Toggle Off Live Photos

• In the Camera settings, you’ll see an option for Keep Normal Photo or Live Photos. If you want to disable Motion Photo for future captures, turn off Live Photos.

B. Disable from Camera App

• Alternatively, you can disable Motion Photo directly from the Camera app by tapping the Live Photos icon (it looks like a series of concentric circles) located at the top of the screen. When it’s off, the icon will be grey instead of yellow.

4. Confirm Changes

A. Check Settings

• You can go back to the Camera settings to ensure that Live Photos is turned off.

B. Test It Out

• Open the Camera app and take a new photo to confirm that Motion Photo is disabled.

Conclusion

Turning off Motion Photo on your iPhone is a straightforward process that can help manage storage and simplify your photography experience. By following these steps, you can easily enjoy capturing still images without the added motion effect.