How to disable Live Photos permanently on iPhone?

If you find Live Photos on your iPhone to be a bit excessive and want to disable them permanently, you'll be pleased to know that it's a fairly simple process. By following a few steps in your iPhone's settings, you can easily turn off Live Photos and reclaim some storage space on your device.

To get started, open the Settings app on your iPhone. From there, navigate to the Camera section and look for the "Preserve Settings" option. Once you've located it, tap on it to proceed.

Within the Preserve Settings menu, you'll find the option to enable or disable Live Photos. By default, Live Photo is usually enabled at the bottom of the section. To permanently disable Live Photos, simply toggle the switch to the off position. This way, the Live Photo setting will be preserved, and whenever you take a photo, it won't automatically default to Live Photo mode.

Live Photos can be a fun feature, allowing you to capture a moment in a more dynamic and interactive way. However, it's understandable that you may not want this feature enabled for every photo you take. If you don't want to disable Live Photos permanently, you can also choose to disable it on a per-photo basis. Simply open the specific photo you want to disable Live Photo for, tap on the Live Photo icon on the toolbar, and select "Off" from the options.

Additionally, Live Photos offer other settings such as the Loop setting, which creates a continuous loop of the Live Photo, adding an interesting effect. If you're a fan of this feature, you can experiment with it by applying the loop setting to certain Live Photos that you find particularly captivating.

Although Live Photos can be visually appealing, it's worth noting that they tend to take up more storage space on your device compared to regular photos. So, if you're looking to optimize your storage or simply prefer traditional still images, disabling Live Photos can be a practical choice.

By following these steps, you can easily disable Live Photos permanently on your iPhone. Whether you choose to disable it for all photos or on a case-by-case basis, you'll have more control over your photography experience while potentially freeing up valuable storage space.