How to take a Live Photo during a FaceTime call on iPhone

You can take a Live Photo during a FaceTime video call on iPhone to capture a moment, with sound, saved to Photos.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 6:21 pm

By Tom Griffin - Executive Editor

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On iPhone, when you’re on a video call in the FaceTime app, you can take a FaceTime Live Photo to capture a moment of your conversation (not available in all countries or regions). The camera captures what happens just before and after you take the photo, including the audio, so you can see and hear it later just the way it happened.

You can take one during a one-to-one call or a Group FaceTime call, as long as FaceTime Live Photos is on.

Note: Check that FaceTime Live Photos is turned on in Settings > Apps > FaceTime.

During a video call in the FaceTime app, tap the screen to show the FaceTime controls (if they aren’t visible).
Do one of the following:
- During a call with one other person: Tap the Take Live Photo button.
- During a Group FaceTime call: Tap the tile of the person you want to take a picture of. Then tap the Take Live Photo button.

Once the photo’s taken, you both get a notification, and the Live Photo is saved in your Photos app.

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ByTom Griffin

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