Select a Single Frame from a Live Photo

I'm not sure what resolution the video is shot at; but you are more than likely correct. Then again, my 1- and 3-year old little girls don't stay still well. I would much rather have a lower resolution good photo, then a high-resolution blur of movement that I end up deleting.

I just took a live photo and I don't like the one it picked for me but there's a good frame I would like to pick. It's corny how you cant pick a frame from Live Photos. Not cool wish you guys would fix this as soon as possible.

I'm surprised this isn't a feature like burst. Seems like an oversight.

I just found this thread while trying to do the same thing.

I'm going to submit feedback, and would encourage others to do the same:

I may have this wrong, but won't the portion that's "video only" have much poorer resolution than the photo that's in the middle of it? Good for video, yes, but not the same as photo quality.

This is it! I have been trying to figure out this workflow for months.

I hope whoever posted this question marks this as the answer.

Thank you so much. A lot of effort greatly appreciated!

You're welcome 🙂

Well that is very stupid. What is the purpose of live photo then?!

It is a feature for people who want a short moving intro to their photo - obviously the movie portion can not be all high resolution photos as it wold be too large to use - a live photos is a short standard resolution video ending with a high resolution single photo - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207310

the phone has a burst mode if you want multiple photos in quick succession, that is not what a live photo is at all

If live photos are not what you want simply do not use them use single photos or bursts

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Very Simple as advertised

It is a feature for people who want a short moving intro to their photo - obviously the movie portion can not be all high resolution photos as it wold be too large to use - a live photos is a short standard resolution video ending with a high resolution single photo - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207310

the phone has a burst mode if you want multiple photos in quick succession, that is not what a live photo is at all

If live photos are not what you want simply do not use them use single photos or bursts

It it possible to choose a single frame but it will not be high resolution as only a single high resolution photo exists -- How to Extract Still Frames from a Live Photo in Photos for Mac

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Apple has online feedback forms for many applications and products (Apple - Feedback).

For feedback on iCloud you may want to use this form: Feedback - iCloud - Apple

Apple promises that all feedback sent in will be read, even if you do not receive a reply. You are welcome to post constructive feedback here in the forums as well, but it is not guaranteed that the developers will read each and every discussion, so your contribution here may go unnoticed.

The preview of High Sierra is here: macOS High Sierra Preview - Apple

If you scroll down, you see what will be new in Photos and for Live Photos:

Bring even more life to your Live Photos.

When editing a Live Photo, try the new Loop effect to turn it into a looping video that you can experience again and again. Try Bounce to play the action forward and backward. Or choose Long Exposure for a beautiful DSLR‑like effect to blur water or extend light trails. You can also trim, mute, and select a key photo for each Live Photo.

It will be possible, once you upgrade to macOS High Sierra in autumn. The version Photos 3.0 will bring the ability to edit Live Photos and to select key frames.

If you are not in a hurry, just wait for the next release.

See the preview: macOS High Sierra Preview - Apple

Bring even more life to your Live Photos.

When editing a Live Photo, try the new Loop effect to turn it into a looping video that you can experience again and again. Try Bounce to play the action forward and backward. Or choose Long Exposure for a beautiful DSLR‑like effect to blur water or extend light trails. You can also trim, mute, and select a key photo for each Live Photo.

With the current software you can not except using screen capture and the images other than the main one are much lower resolution - this explains how to do it with a low resolution image - How to Extract Still Frames from a Live Photo in Photos for Mac

Apple has announced a better capability i High Sierra which we hope should be released very soon - macOS High Sierra Preview - Apple

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Again why?

Here is a better way posted here several times - How to Extract Still Frames from a Live Photo in Photos for Mac

and with IOS 11 and High Sierra 10.13 you can do it correctly -- macOS High Sierra - Apple

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This is actually a helpful post, not because it tells you how to fix it, but it acknowledges there is no solution. Are there plans in place to rectify this? Especially useful when taking photos of children and pets.