Open the original in Photos and press and hold to check that it moves. Apple Mail sends Live Photos as still images. To share the motion with someone whose app or device cannot play Live Photos, open the original and choose More > Save as Video.
01Check the photo before sending it again
Section linkIn Photos, find Live Photos under Media Types and open the original. Press and hold it to check playback. If the original moves but the sent copy is still, check how you shared it. In the Photos share sheet, leave LIVE enabled when you want to send the Live Photo to a supported destination.
02Check playback on the receiving device
Section linkIf you send a Live Photo through Messages to a compatible iPhone or iPad, ask the recipient to open the image and then press and hold it. The thumbnail in the conversation may look like an ordinary photo. Mail sends a still, and a device or service without Live Photo support can also receive a still image.
03Send a video copy when motion matters
Section linkIn Photos, open the original Live Photo, tap More in the top-right corner, then choose Save as Video. Find the new clip in Recently Saved, play it to check the motion, and share the clip. The original remains in Live Photos. For example, you can attach the video to an email if it fits the service’s attachment limit.
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