WidgetClub
GIF → Live Photo

Free GIF to Live Photo Converter

Free online tool to convert GIFs into Live Photos for iPhone. Set them as animated lock screen wallpapers.

Tap to upload GIF

Drag & drop is also supported (max 20MB)

Note

Conversion is possible, but whether it animates as a Live Wallpaper on the lock screen depends on iOS (Apple's AI) and may vary.

Enter the direct URL of a GIF image

How to set your created Live Photo as an animated wallpaper

  1. 1. Download the WidgetClub app

    If it's your first time, install the app first.

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  2. 2. On the GIF conversion result page that appears after upload, tap “Set as Wallpaper in App”

    After conversion, use the button shown on this page to open the app.

    *Please complete the in-app tutorial before opening.

  3. 3. Adjust playback position and crop in the editor

    Fine-tune the preview, then tap “Download”.

    *You may need to watch an ad. Thanks for supporting the free tool.

  4. 4. The Live Photo is saved to Photos

    Once saved, move on to lock screen settings.

  5. 5. Long-press the lock screen to enter edit mode

  6. 6. Tap “Customize”

  7. 7. Select the Live Photo you created

  8. 8. Tap the play icon in the lower-left to enable animation

  9. 9. Tap “Done” in the top-right to finish

Learn the detailed steps

Check the full guide with screenshots.

FAQ

Q. What is Live Photo?

A. A moving photo captured on iPhone. When set on the lock screen, it plays for about 0.7 seconds.

Q. Is there a limit to GIF length?

A. No strict limit. However, only about 0.7 seconds play on the lock screen, so you need to choose the playback range.

Q. Does this work on Android?

A. Conversion is possible, but Live Photo is an iOS-only feature. On Android, Live Photos aren’t supported, but with the WidgetClub app you can turn a GIF into a video and set it as an animated wallpaper right away.

Q. Is it free?

A. Yes, it is free. You may need to watch an ad when downloading to keep the tool free.

Q. Will the quality degrade?

A. We preserve the original GIF quality as much as possible, but some GIFs may lose quality.

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