July 5, 2026
Apple's Live Photos Take About Twice the Space of Normal Photos

Apple's Live Photos Take About Twice the Space of Normal Photos

Posted September 11, 2015 at 4:33pm by
Apple's new Live Photos feature takes about twice as much space as taking a normal photo, reports TechCrunch.

Currently, the iPhone buffers images as you look through the camera viewfinder and grabs the last one as you press the shutter button. Now with live photos those buffered images aren't discarded, letting you glimpse the moment around your snapshot. Check it out in action here.


Take a look at the video below for more details on how Live Photos work.


Add Comment
Would you like to be notified when someone replies or adds a new comment?
Yes (All Threads)
Yes (This Thread Only)
No
iClarified Icon
Notifications
Would you like to be notified when we post a new Apple news article or tutorial?
Yes
No
Comments (6)
Comments are closed for this article.
MUKAI
MUKAI - September 12, 2015 at 5:32pm
Hopefully there's an option to kill those short video clips. If not there's always a jailbreak tweak that would do that.
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - September 11, 2015 at 5:32pm
Just hope iOS 9 frees up enough space for photos.
Frankie33
Frankie33 - September 11, 2015 at 4:54pm
I think the concern was that it would take about 30x time the space. ie Apple using thirty 12MP photos for 1s of 30fps motion.
Vic
Vic - September 11, 2015 at 4:50pm
If someone complains, you can turn it off.
iAmMe
iAmMe - September 11, 2015 at 4:39pm
Is anybody expecting something else? Do you think it would take up the same space?
stevenlacross
stevenlacross - September 11, 2015 at 6:41pm
Yeah I know, only twice as much, that's not bad. I was expecting like 4-5 times as much since it's almost like a video file... Btw, Apple invented live photos AKA videos
Recent. Read the latest Apple News.
RECENT
iOS 27 Beta Code Appears to Detail Visual AI for Camera-Equipped AirPods
iOS 27 Beta Code Appears to Detail Visual AI for Camera-Equipped AirPods
iPhone 18 Pro Could Better Match Its Glass Back to the Aluminum Frame [Rumor]
iPhone 18 Pro Could Better Match Its Glass Back to the Aluminum Frame [Rumor]
How Replacement iPhone Batteries Are Made [Video]
How Replacement iPhone Batteries Are Made [Video]
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Documents Reveal Split Modem Strategy and New Camera Sensor
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Documents Reveal Split Modem Strategy and New Camera Sensor
iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Get Apple's Biggest Battery Yet [Rumor]
iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Get Apple's Biggest Battery Yet [Rumor]
More News
Tutorials. Help is here.
TUTORIALS
More Tutorials
Deals. Save on Apple devices and accessories.
DEALS
The Best 4th of July Tech Deals: Up to 71% Off Smart Home, Robot Vacuums, Cameras, TVs, and More
The Best 4th of July Tech Deals: Up to 71% Off Smart Home, Robot Vacuums, Cameras, TVs, and More
Samsung Offers Up to 50% Off Odyssey Gaming, OLED, and 4K Monitors
Samsung Offers Up to 50% Off Odyssey Gaming, OLED, and 4K Monitors
Anker Offers Up to 50% Off Earbuds, Headphones, Chargers, and Power Banks
Anker Offers Up to 50% Off Earbuds, Headphones, Chargers, and Power Banks
Today's Best Tech Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, Bose QuietComfort 50% Off, and More
Today's Best Tech Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, Bose QuietComfort 50% Off, and More
Apple Watch Series 11 On Sale for $279 (30% Off) [Deal]
Apple Watch Series 11 On Sale for $279 (30% Off) [Deal]
More Deals