Before we dive in, you’ll want to think about what kind of GIF you want. GIFs made using the Loop cycle show the footage over and over again, while those made with the Bounce effect play that footage forward, then in reverse and repeat. Here’s how to turn Live Photos into GIFs in Photos for macOS: MORE: Best New macOS 10.13 High Sierra Features

  1. In the left menu, under Albums, select Live Photos.  2. Double click a Live Photo. Hover over an image to preview its motion. 3. Click Edit. 4. Click Live to open the motion menu. 5. Select an option. Bounce cycles the footage forwards and then in reverse and Loop shows the video chronologically, while Long Exposure doesn’t convert to GIF. After you select an option, you’ll see how the effect works for yourself.  6. Click Done. 7. Click File. 8. Select Export.
  2. Click Export GIF. 10. Navigate to a location and  click Export. Congrats, you’ve made a GIF out of a live photo!

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