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Lively - Photos to GIF App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Doesn’t workI bought this app wanting to post my live photos on my instagram, but after several unsuccessful attempts the app only posted really low quality photos of my live photo. I could not turn my live photo into a gif or movie. Im extremely disappointed in this app after reading many positive reviews. A big waste of money..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Doesn’t work anymoreAs other reviews crashes all the time for iPhone X..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Needs work to justify its existenceNice app, with the best thing about it being that it puts options for video and GIF export directly within the native ‘Photos’ app. Also has some more advanced GIF options than similar apps. however, it limits GIF export resolution to a max of 500px on the long side, where as free apps like LP allow much higher res and produce notably better quality. As those apps also have video export and iOS now has the native ability to extract specific moments as stills, it makes me wonder if Lively has enough to make a premium purchase worthwhile. If the GIF quality was better then having integration with the Photos app would definitely swing it (especially if we could access settings from there too. Not sure if this is possible), but I’ll take a few extra seconds and open a second app for the improved quality. As it is, it’s only the integration with Photos for converting Live Photos to video that means I’m keeping it..Version: 2.2
✓ Doesn’t Work For MeDespite numerous positive reviews I’ve read on here, I cannot get this app to work on my phone. I have tried on multiple phones, multiple operating systems, and multiple times. It used to work and I loved it, and all the sudden stop working during one of the updates. Make it compatible with the most recent phones and iOS and I’ll update my review..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Really awesome but loses quality when you upload to Instagram :(For whatever reason, every time I try to upload one of these to Instagram the quality changes. The quality is great when I am editing it but as soon as I upload it, it gets really blurry :/.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Works well but photos drop offIt works well but I had a live photo I wanted to turn into a gif but the app kept orienting it the wrong way and there are no controls to rotate it. I ended up cropping the photo but it suddenly wouldn't show up in the app. I tried duplicating the photo, deleting the photo and restoring it, restarting the app and even deleting the app and reinstalling but the photo still won't come back and there is no way to add photos manually.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Ruins the QualityThis app does exactly what it says it does- it edits your Live Photo’s into a gif, movie, or freeze frame. The downside- it significantly reduces the quality of your photo. I was not at all satisfied with either the movie or gif option with any picture I tried it with. I didn’t even bother to try the freeze frame option because you can do that in the photo settings..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Won't detect some Live PhotosGreat app but it won't detect one of my Live Photos - my favourite one! Even after reinstalling it still didn't work..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Could use some improvementsThings I wish Lively would change: - $3.99 USD to remove watermark I agree was greedy. Especially that you don't get anything else for the upgrade. - would like the ability to make the photo larger (or be able to zoom in) if I want to catch the moment right before I blinked it's a bit tough to tell unless it's a photo taken in close range) This is a big one for me. Would def enjoy this app more if this were an option - if you edit your live photo in the iPhone photos app (not sure about other photo apps) then open it in Lively, that photo will not even be there to open. Meaning it drops off on the Lively and does not allow you to even see it in the app. - would like the option to edit the clip you chose. Like sharpen it. Some clips you choose will not be very clear and ends up unusable. Which defeats the purpose of the whole purpose of this app. - will often refresh and go to the end of you camera roll. Then you have to go all the way back to where you were. - Live Photos that are converted to video must be 3 secs or more in order to post on IG Things I like: - very easy to use - more or less does what you need it to do.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Not for InstagramYou can’t put it on other apps 🙄 not worth it.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Works but...When you upload the new video into instagram stories it is so blurry.Version: 2.3.2
✓ PRETTY USELESS WHEN SHARING CREATED FILES!A lot of potential wasted here! Yes, this app can turn live pictures into “gifs” and it can adjust/trim the live picture itself, which they call “movie”. To put it accurately, this apps simply allows us to manipulate (edit) live pictures. That’s it! It doesn’t create anything! But get this, the “created” files are useless when trying to share in Facebook or trying to use in movie creator apps, such as Splice. Why would I want to create a “movie” or better yet “motion and gif” file out of a live picture file that can’t be used anywhere else but in my picture file folder? When sharing, you can only view the still picture and not even the live picture! So it doesn’t convert anything into motion...it simply edits your already motion/live pictures. That’s so pretty ridiculous, sad, and it makes this app completely useless. I can share live pictures (that will appear still) without having to convert it into gif files! Until you come up with a good way to interface with other apps and social media, this app is USELESS AND WORTHLESS!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Just opens to a white screenJust opens to a white screen.Version: 3.1.1
✓ Please don't get this its not worth it takes all your pictures of your phoneBad exprience.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Doesn't create gifs, doesn't loop & doesn't reverseI downloaded this thinking no it would create gifs but it doesn't. I imported a live pic into the app and edited the length of the clip but when I exported it as a gif it just created a picture (a degraded picture). When I saved the clip as a video the looping and reverse features do not work. The clip lasted 1 second and stopped, no looping or reverse. I don't understand all the positive reviews when the app does nothing but create 1 second videos..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Never purchase full version the full versionNever purchase full version the full version it won’t go to the photo library always shows the recent photo.Version: 2.9.1
✓ Crashes on startupThis has never worked for me..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Rotates photosI don’t understand why it keeps inexplicably rotating my photos when I turn them into a gif...really irritating and means it’s pointless.Version: 2.4
✓ Can’t download photo to PCUnable to download photo to PC. Not with USB, not via Dropbox, nor iCloud. Pointless. Will be complaining and looking for a refund as I paid for the full version..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Crashes like crazyCrashes constantly and almost never works. Loved it when it would work, but it’s useless now. I tried it again after months of not using it and it took a long time to load my photos then it worked great... until I closed it and re- opened it. Now it loads for a while and crashes again.... every time. So disappointing!!!.Version: 2.4
✓ Still problematicThe app does not recognize all my photos. It's the same group available as before the new update. I'm sorry I bought the app. Update: The app now works as it is supposed to. I had some email exchanges with one of the developers and then support disappeared. Today by accident I launched the app and it works..Version: 2.2
✓ Will not gif still photosThey should have unequivocally stated that it applies only to ‘live photos”. Wouldn’t have bought had I realized otherwise. Better still, the developers can ‘version’ that improvement. Creating gif i or mp4 can be done natively within the iOs, e.g. photo > edit.Version: 2.9.7
✓ Just makes live images into stills with a watermarkUsing iPhone 11.Version: 2.9.7
✓ DissapointedVery dissapointed I just purchased this app for $4.99 and it won't import my latest photos and no info to search to try fix this either.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Added watermark after I have been using it forever without.I’ve had this app for quite some time and use to love it but not anymore. There never used to be a watermark and all of a sudden there is! That’s fine if you want to change and charge to remove a watermark like some apps do but people who already had it before the change should be exempt. I will no longer use or support this app because of that!!!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Works well enoughUnfortunately, it seems to rotate some of the GIFs it exports and there’s no way to edit them after that.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Money grab3 exports then you'll have to pay. Boo.Version: 1.0.1
✓ RubbishWorked fine to being with, now it only shows 224 videos although my camera roll has around 300. Even if I delete from the camera roll, my most recent videos don't appear in the app. So it is now defunct..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Can't share on FacebookCan't share of Facebook.Version: 2.2
✓ Nice to have but So so resolutionWorks ok most of the time but output resolution seems really low.Version: 2.3.2
✓ An annoying change !Updating my iphone has caused whatever I make with 'lively to turn sideways with absolutely no way to fix it. From a perfect paid for app to a useless one ... REALLY disappointed !!!.Version: 2.2
✓ Used to work greatThis was my favourite app! Now on the iPhone X it’s crash crash crash crash crash!!! I paid to remove the watermark as well so I’m not happy at all!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Crashing constantlyI really needed a good app for this and enjoyed this one AT FIRST. But after using it for a few photos, the app started crashing every time that I tried using it and scrolling down my photos. It’s pretty annoying that I can only use the pictures near the top on the app..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Horrible QualityThe photos you try to export are horrible quality! Not even worth it. I even paid for the watermark to be removed..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Many photos missing...Live Photos are very frustrating with no in-built feature to edit them and pick the best frame. This app solves this problem except for two fundamental flaws. 1) poor quality of exported still, but, most importantly, 2) it doesn't give you access to lots of love photos. I have over 1000 on my phone but can only access 261, including many recent ones so it's pot luck if you can edit the live photo you wanted to. Shame, as otherwise a great app..Version: 2.0.2
✓ DisappointedThis was by far one of my favorite apps for a while but as of the past few months it’s been glitching a lot and not allowing my full camera roll to upload. This is one of the only apps I’ve paid for and needless to say I think I pretty much wasted my money because I can no longer use it. I hope things get fixed soon..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Crashes all the timeI think I’ve only be able to open and see this app once on my phone. I bought it specifically to send a group of Live Photo’s to a friend without an iPhone and the one time the app actually opened the photos that I wanted to covert to gifs weren’t there. I have a large stored library on my phone which might be the issue. But I’ve been waiting for updates to this app for months just to be able to open it without it crashing. I definitely wouldn’t buy it again. Wish it worked..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Limited picturesCan only access 12 photos?.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Used To Work - Crashes Every Time NowThis app used to work great! But since the last few updates it just crashes on my iPhone 6S even if it’s deleted and reinstalled..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Upside downSeems to export everything upside down :(.Version: 2.9.6
✓ CrashesWorked fine, now it crashes every time I choose a pic. The extension fails too..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Works fine but watch it ! You are paying again to remove the watermark.So ... I pay (no problem) but then have to pay more than that again for no actual features but removing your ugly watermark ? Please - only free apps have a right to watermark you little s@&ts !.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Having some issuesI am very happy with the app and have also done the in app purchase. However I seem to have a problem in that Lively only sees 60odd photos when I have a lot more Live Photos on the phone. I have tried making some of those pics as 'favourites' but Lively still does not pick them up. I have tried restarting my phone and looked though google for help but cannot find anything. It is frustrating me.. please help.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Only for iPhone 6sI thought this will allow older devices to take Live Photos so stupid!!!! I-G-G-BYE!!!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Can't be used on FacebookI only purchased this app to upload a gif to Facebook - after paying to remove the watermark then going to upload I can't use it for that purpose! Ridiculous!.Version: 2.0.2
✓ You don’t need itPaid for the app and realized after that you don’t need this on an iPhone..Version: 2.4
✓ Just a white screenWon’t even open anymore. Just a white screen then it closes out..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Can you please add a feature where you can loop the videoInstagram will only allow to upload a video if it's 3 secs or more.Version: 2.2
✓ Not for InstagramBought the app and its unlocked. Problem is you can't export to Instagram. Facebook ok but I don't do Facebook. Don't buy this if you think that it's supported by Instagram. It's not so don't waste your cash..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Great until it stopped workingI loved this, I even paid for it. Then suddenly it stopped working properly. The app won’t access my main camera roll anymore. Only favourites & recents and then only the Live Photo’s dated prior to 3 of 4 weeks or so ago. Very strange. I’ve tried updating to the latest version & rebooting my phone. No luck. Really disappointing as it was a great little gif maker prior to this but I can only make gifs out of old photos now....🙁🙁🙁.Version: 2.4
✓ Doesn't gif'in work!This is not working at all on the gif option, it just produces a still photo that really doesn't look great. Tried it with the movie option and that does work but as you only get three free tries before you have to pay, it's being uninstalled. Does nobody test these things!?! 😏.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Click export GIF, then save, then delete appClick export GIF, then save, then delete app After realizing the app serves no purpose and does nothing. If the file is saved certainly not saved to any place that can be accessed. No folder in files. Essentially the save button does nothing except tell you the app is useless and needs to be deleted. By the way, To save your file to a folder you need to click share. The new definition of the word Intuitive is “&$@# you!”..Version: 3.2.1
✓ Brilliant until it stopped workingI used to use this app a lot, but in the past few months, it hasn't worked a single time. The list now longer shows my Live Photos (thus there is no option to click on them and turn them into GIFs/ videos). The app extensions are a good idea but they are dead links- absolutely nothing happens when you click on them.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Good potential but too buggyIf this worked as intended it would get 5 stars, but there are too many bugs. The app constantly rotates my photos to the wrong orientation and there is no way to rotate the photos in the app. Also the app needs to order the photos in its upload menu the same way that they are ordered on my iPhone (if I download an old photo, it is in the bottom of my “all photos” but in Lively I have to dig through it as it is arranged in chronological order) Also the “create gif” menu from the photos app doesn’t work half the time. Good app but needs work..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Gif doesnt work when you save to camera rollI paid for the app to unlock all features. Gif is not saved to camera roll it shows up as a pic. DO NOT pay for the app.Version: 2.1.1
✓ Doesn’t work with video clipsThe app looks like it has great potential. I had fun creating a few gifs from Live Photos. But now either my camera roll doesn’t work or this app only works with Live Photos? Would like to use short video clips too. Also, the results are of low quality..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Better tools availableFirstly it is very annoying that apps like this do not clearly specify what limitations they have without in-app purchases. Up front clarity goes a long way Secondly the functionality is worse than fully free apps like motion stills....Version: 2.0.2
✓ Export is not as advertisedWhy do you state that one is able to export the gif or movie to FB, Instagram, etc., when, in fact, it does not go thru as a gif or movie to these sites or any type of sharing site? Love the pics it makes, but they are useless if you can’t share them..Version: 3.2.1
✓ Leaves watermark.There are apps that do same thing, but for free. Watermarking my pics with app logo. Are you kidding me....Version: 2.3.2
✓ Frustrated!Paid to have watermark removed, and all of the sudden doesn’t want to post on Instagram. Rubbish!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ No GoodDoesn’t Access my photos..Version: 2.4
✓ Needs improvementLike other users all my photos, esp recent ones, are not showing up in the app to chose from. I even uninstalled and reinstalled and still, same problem 😢.Version: 2.3.2
✓ How do I delete a project from the appI stopped using the Lively app, because I cannot find a way to delete projects from the app. What if I change my mind about a picture I have uploaded, and I want to remove it? As well, I cannot afford the storage space on my phone, for projects that cannot be deleted. It seems strange, I have never used an app in which the app creator keeps my private photos stored inside their app “forever” with no option for me to delete. So more likely, maybe it is just that I am not seeing the “delete project” option. Thanks if there is an answer..Version: 2.4
✓ Want to rate higher but...I don't actually have the option to purchase the ability to remove the watermark. Real shame as the app seems to be lovely..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Love the idea and simplicity but NEEDS updates badLove this idea I even purchased to remove the watermark but then of course I started having major issues. Long lags when loading photos. Choosing photos and then saying “oops! error. please try again” but as many times as i try it doesn’t work. Selecting photos is also super buggy. Saw the last update was a year ago and wish I had seen that before buying to remove the watermark..Version: 3.2.1
✓ Can’t access photosThe app is stuck with a set of images that aren’t on my device any more and I can’t access my current images. Tried uninstalling but no joy..Version: 2.3.2
✓ DisappointedI was very excited to try this app out. However very disappointed. If I export as gif it saves to my camera roll as a regular picture so when trying to upload to Instagram it posts as a very low quality picture. If exported as movie, it comes to 2 seconds long which is not a long enough time frame to post..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Can't access full camera roll!I have over 6000 photos, yet the app only let me select from 88. I love the features and the actual process works flawlessly, but if I can't actually access the Live Photos I want the app as it currently is is worthless..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Doesn't work. Don't download !I'm on the most current iOS and this app doesn't work, won't import anything and doesn't see all the Live Photos. Don't download and don't buy upgrade until they fix it..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Need a refundKeeps exporting my ‘converted’ Live Photo back as a Live Photo and not a video so does nothing at all..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Can't upload video files to InstagramLike the concept of this app. Will keep using it to convert LivePhotos to gifs/videos. However, I can't upload the created video files to Instagram, it comes across as 2 seconds only, and videos have to be a minimum 3 seconds. Would LOVE this app and rate it higher, and possibly pay for it if some of the scrubbing features occur in video mode (speed up/slow down) as it does for gifs; As long as something could be done to resolve this unfortunate hiccup!.Version: 2.0.2
✓ BadAs much as i would like to leave a positive review, how can I, when it simply doesn’t work? I paid for the full version and it only takes a few photos from my camera roll. I wrote to the company for help and no one responded. A shame because the app is beautifully designed and works well—for the couple of pics i could use for it..Version: 2.3.2
✓ DOESNT WORK for Instagram postsI paid for the upgrade to remove the watermark to find out upon posting my videos on Instagram that the video won’t load without a strange black border that doesn’t appear when I play it in my camera roll. The cover image looks fine though. I know it’s only a few dollars I spent, but I feel like I wasted it..Version: 2.3.2
✓ UselessBought it to add Live Photo’s to Instagram as videos but it only makes them 2” long when there’s a 3” min duration..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Fun one gif then doesn't workI made one gif. I was so excited that I paid for the app. Then all the gifs I tried to make after that was just a still photo. Terrible. I'm so disappointed that I paid for it without checking if it works. Never again..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Amazing App 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Butttt why do my videos save with a thick black border on the left and bottom side only!? Help!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Quality of the gifI took a life picture and the quality of the photo is amazing but when I tried to use the app it made the quality terrible! Is it possible to make the quality back to before?.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Double the export loop lengthIt’s absolutely baffling that they can’t just export the loop twice so that live loops are able to upload to Instagram. It’s literally the only thing I need this to do..Version: 2.3.2
✓ No access to camera rollThe app only lets you access the first 700 pictures in your camera roll. It also doesn't allow you to select from any specific album folders.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Live Photo to Video cuts shortCan’t convert Live Photo to video as it cuts off the clip half way through..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Free version gives very littleBasically you get to export 1 picture before you have to buy. Better apps out there for less..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Two things needed before I purchaseIt does exactly what it promises, creates GIFs, movies or still frames from Live Photos. The GIF and Movie exports are a nice to have for me. The still frame is very important, lets me pick the best moment! However! 1. All exports are saved as Lively.jpg, regardless of the images are different. that's a terrible naming convention. I can't reliably export to PC without overwriting past files. If the original is called IMG_105.JPG, then either let us pick a name or name it IMG_105_LIVELY.JPG. The important point is to keep the file name consistent and NOT the same! 2. My original image taken on iPhone 6s is 1932x2576. The lively export is down scaled 960x1280 which is a huge turn off. Yes saving space is important to people who lack local or cloud storage, so then create an option which lets us pick if we want original size or something to save space. In any case, I won't be using this app right now since the free version has watermarks and until the above is fixed I won't spend $3.99 on it. If the above is fixed though, then I really wouldn't mind sending $9.99 on this app because it really does a good job at letting you pick still frames! 3. More of a comment but the watermark is ugly! It's a card and white logo. At least make it look nicer and have a proper icon, not just a white curved rectangle..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Crashes all the timeThis is useless. Open it up, choose your file then it just crashes. Sort it out!.Version: 3.2.1
✓ MehWorks well but leaves a huge watermark, so who cares that it works?.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Export issueIf I change the speed and export the gif, the speed is not saved, so the gif stay at the normal speed ... I will change my rating when it changes ! PS : it looks like it’s a random issue ... doesn’t happen all the time.Version: 2.3.2
✓ GarbageIs broken and the shady devs have left the building. Enjoy your I’ll gotten gains. We will not be able to enjoy your broken app, sadly. But whatever right!?.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Can't exportEvery time I try to save my videos, it shows up in my camera roll as only a photo. This doesn't work, it's garbage.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Never loads anymoreWorked briefly now doesn’t load, uninstalled, reinstalled, doesn’t load..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Turns some videos 90°Some videos are turned 90° and there's no option to rotate them back. Otherwise it's pretty fun. Turning off the watermarks costs $3.99 which is a little too greedy..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Was working now only sends stillsPlease sort it out was a brilliant app needs update because i have not changed anything on my phone now pointless.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Strange cropI downloaded this app primarily for saving Live Photos as videos - looked great at first however after saving the file, the videos are now cropped/have a strange black bar on the bottom and right hand sides. This has happened to all files so they’re essentially useless videos now. I purchased the watermark removal also so would love a fix on the app or my money back..Version: 2.3.2
✓ Export Extension Doesn’t WorkWould be much better if the export Gif option from the share sheet actually did anything. Doesn’t work on iOS 13.1 on an iPhone 11 Pro.Version: 2.4
✓ Keeps CrashingI used to love this app! It was perfect for creating gifs but now it won’t even stay open. It opens for only a moment and crashes. My app is up-to-date, and I’ve run all the usual fixes. I’m running the app on a iPhone 7+ please fix!.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Oh-oh, we're half way thereTurns Live Photos into a short animation, and offers s couple of neat editing tools, but your export options are very limited. Tumblr works, Twitter doesn't and Facebook won't even try..Version: 2.0.2
✓ QualityThe image quality of your selected frame that you export is not as good as the original photo. Shame because this app could be fantastic. I am presuming that all subsequent frames taken on live photo are as high quality as the main image frame. Which may be incorrect.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Flash crash on iOS 15Flash crash on iOS 15.1 when importing press changed Live Photo.Version: 2.9.7
✓ Not working for me after first usageCannot get new Live Photos to load into app, only the ones I had some time ago. Also when I put the mini vids onto Facebook they no longer play. Disappointed!.Version: 2.4
✓ Couldn't pick the photo I wantedOnly looks in my camera roll, but my Live Photos have been moved to other albums - so I couldn't use the app. Needs share to link from Photos, or ability to pick album (preferably both) (Update 24 Aug, neither of these fixed in v2.1).Version: 2.1.1
✓ Extremely disappointed.I am so disappointed in this app. After paying to remove the watermark, I found that I am unable to save the gifs I create to my camera roll. When I try and save, it only saves a low quality picture. I am encountering the same issue when I try sharing it and then saving from the external app. Lively, please find a way to fix this asap..Version: 2.2
✓ Doesn't update Camera RollThis is a great product but unfortunately I can only access the photos available originally at installation. Works well but only on the 80 photos not the hundreds I have added. Waiting for an update. 5/5 when the fix comes 3/5 for now..Version: 2.0.2
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