{"id":70559,"date":"2019-10-28T00:30:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T07:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=70559"},"modified":"2019-10-30T02:08:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T09:08:50","slug":"how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Edit Photos On iPhone Using The Built-In Photos App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to edit photos on iPhone? The simplest way is to use the editing tools in the iPhone Photos app. From one-tap edits to advanced color and exposure settings, you can enhance your images without leaving your photo library. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll discover how to edit pictures on iPhone using the built-in Photos app. Read on to discover how to turn your ordinary photos into stunning edits!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26972\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Table Of Contents: How To Edit Photos On iPhone<\/h2>\n<p>Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#iOS 13\">1. Ensure Your iPhone Is Updated To iOS 13<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Duplicate\">2. Duplicate Your Photo To Preserve The Original (Optional)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Open Photo Editor\">3. Open The iPhone Photo Editor In The Photos App<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Adjust\">4. Adjust Color, Brightness &amp; Sharpness<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Filter\">5. Use A Filter To Adjust The Color Tone<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Crop\">6. Crop, Rotate, Straighten &amp; Adjust Perspective<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Save\">7. Save Your Edited Photo<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Remove Edits\">8. Remove Or Change Your Edits<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Portrait Mode\">9. Edit Portrait Mode Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Live Photos\">10. Edit Live Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Videos\">11. Edit Videos In The Photos App<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Benefits\">12. Benefits Of Using The iPhone Photos App For Editing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Limitations\">13. Limitations Of The iPhone Photos App<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iOS 13\">1. Ensure Your iPhone Is Updated To iOS 13<\/h2>\n<p>The built-in Photos app is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best photo editing apps for iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And with iOS 13 (iOS is the iPhone operating system), you get a completely redesigned photo editor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26973\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new Photos app has a wider range of editing tools. And you can fine\u2011tune your edits with more precision than before. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/video-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edit videos<\/a> using the same tools that you use to edit photos.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure you have these new iPhone photo editor tools, make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS 13.<\/p>\n<p>To update your iPhone to iOS 13, open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app from the Home screen. Then go to <strong>General &gt;<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Software Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26871\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your software is up to date with iOS 13, you&#8217;ll already have access to the new photo editing tools.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26870\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your software isn&#8217;t up to date, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest iOS 13. (Before doing this, it&#8217;s a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">back up the data on your iPhone<\/a> &#8211; just in case something goes wrong during the update process!)<\/p>\n<p>Note that if you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/new-iphone-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 6<\/a> or earlier, you won&#8217;t be able to update to iOS 13. And therefore, you won&#8217;t have access to the new editing tools in the Photos app. You can still use the old editing tools though &#8211; you just won&#8217;t have as many tools to work with.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Duplicate\">2. Duplicate Your Photo To Preserve The Original (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p>When you edit a photo in the Photos app, the original image gets replaced by the edited version.<\/p>\n<p>However, editing in the Photos app is non-destructive. This means you can undo edits or revert back to the original image at any time.<\/p>\n<p>But sometimes you might want to keep the original photo, along with a separate edited version. If so, you can easily duplicate the image before editing.<\/p>\n<p>To duplicate an image, open it in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app and tap the <strong>Share<\/strong> icon at the bottom left. Then scroll down and tap\u00a0<strong>Duplicate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26877\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>Back<\/strong> arrow at the top left to return to your photo library.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26878\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The duplicate image will appear at the bottom of your photo library. You can edit this image while the original remains unedited.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn how to edit photos on iPhone using the built-in photo editor tools.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Open Photo Editor\">3. Open The iPhone Photo Editor In The Photos App<\/h2>\n<p>So, how do you open the photo editing tools in the iPhone Photos app?<\/p>\n<p>Just open the photo you want to edit, then tap <strong>Edit<\/strong> at the top right of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26974\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the iPhone photo editor, there are three icons at the bottom of the screen. Or if you&#8217;re editing a Live Photo, there will be four icons.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26975\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These icons give you access to a range of editing tools for improving your image.<\/p>\n<p>Now you&#8217;ll learn how to edit pictures on iPhone using these photo editing tools.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Adjust\">4. Adjust Color, Brightness &amp; Sharpness<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how to edit photos on iPhone allows you to turn an average image into an amazing one!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26958\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And the best place to start is by making a few quick adjustments to color, brightness, and sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>To make adjustments to your photo, ensure the <strong>Adjust<\/strong> icon (dial) is selected at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26901\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beneath your photo, you&#8217;ll see a row of adjustment tools. Swipe across to see more tools.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26902\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.1 Auto Enhance<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Auto <\/strong>tool automatically adjusts the colors and brightness levels in your photo.<\/p>\n<p>Simply tap the\u00a0<strong>Auto<\/strong> icon to apply this one-tap edit. The icon turns pale gray when it&#8217;s switched on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26904\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The great thing about the <strong>Auto<\/strong> tool is that you can actually fine-tune the edits that it&#8217;s made.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the strength of the edit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26906\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also adjust the individual edits that have been made to color, brightness, etc. If you swipe across the adjustment icons, a bold line indicates which tools the Auto adjustment has used.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26907\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To fine-tune an individual adjustment, tap on the tool and use the slider to adjust its strength.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26905\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to remove the Auto edit from your photo, tap the <strong>Auto<\/strong> icon so it turns dark gray.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26903\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you&#8217;ll discover how to use the manual adjustment tools to make your own edits.<\/p>\n<h3>4.2 Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Exposure<\/strong> tool brightens or darkens your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26911\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to brighten the image, or left to darken it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26910\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Exposure tool has more effect on the highlights than the shadows. This means that the bright tones in your photo are affected more than the dark tones.<\/p>\n<h3>4.3 Brilliance<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Brilliance<\/strong> tool is great for bringing out details and making your photo look richer and more vibrant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26908\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to brighten shadows and darken highlights. If you drag left, the shadows will become darker and the highlights brighter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26909\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.4 Highlights<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Highlights<\/strong> tool adjusts the brightness of only the bright areas in your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26912\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider left to make the highlights darker, or right to make the highlights brighter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26913\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.5 Shadows<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Shadows<\/strong> tool adjusts the brightness of only the dark areas in your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26915\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to make the shadows brighter, or left to make them darker.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26914\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.6 Contrast<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Contrast<\/strong> tool adjusts the contrast between the dark and bright tones in your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26917\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to increase contrast, making the shadows darker and the highlights brighter. Or drag left to reduce contrast, making the shadows and highlights more similar in tone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26916\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, reducing contrast doesn&#8217;t produce good results. Increasing the contrast a little can make your photo look sharper. However, you&#8217;ll often get better results with the\u00a0<strong>Brilliance<\/strong> tool as it keeps the colors nice and vibrant.<\/p>\n<h3>4.7 Brightness<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>Brightness <\/b>tool brightens or darkens your photo. But it does it in a slightly different (and usually better) way from the <strong>Exposure<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26977\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider left to darken your photo, or right to brighten it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26978\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Brightness tool has more effect on the shadows and midtones. This means the dark and medium tones get adjusted more than the bright tones.<\/p>\n<h3>4.8 Black Point<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Black Point<\/strong> tool affects the brightness of only the darkest tones in your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26937\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your photo lacks rich black tones, drag the slider to the right to make the darkest areas appear black. Dragging to the left will make the dark areas appear faded.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26926\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.9 Saturation<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Saturation<\/strong> tool makes the colors more vibrant or less vibrant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26925\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to make the colors more vibrant, or left to make the colors more muted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26924\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, increasing the saturation a little bit will make your image &#8220;pop.&#8221; But be careful not to\u00a0over-saturate the colors. If you make the colors too vibrant, they won&#8217;t look natural.<\/p>\n<p>To create a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-white-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white photo<\/a>, set the <strong>Saturation<\/strong> to <strong>-100.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26922\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.10 Vibrance<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Vibrance<\/strong> tool makes muted colors more vibrant without affecting skin tones or saturated colors too much.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26928\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to boost the vibrancy of muted colors. Or drag it left to reduce the vibrancy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26929\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Vibrance<\/strong> tool usually produces more natural-looking colors than the <strong>Saturation<\/strong> tool. This is because it doesn&#8217;t over-saturate skin tones or colors that are already vibrant.<\/p>\n<h3>4.11 Warmth<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Warmth<\/strong> tool makes the colors in your photo warmer or cooler.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26919\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to make the colors warmer (more orange). Or drag it left to make them cooler (more blue).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26918\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use the\u00a0<strong>Warmth<\/strong> tool to correct the color balance of a photo. Or use it to change the overall mood of an image.<\/p>\n<h3>4.12 Tint<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Tint<\/strong> tool allows you to add a green or magenta color tint to your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26931\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider left to add a green tint, or right to add a magenta tint.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26932\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The green tint is great for increasing the vibrancy of green leaves or fields. Just be aware that it tints the entire photo, so all colors will be affected.<\/p>\n<h3>4.13 Sharpness<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Sharpness<\/strong> tool sharpens detail in your photo by making edges crisper and more defined.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26933\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider\u00a0right to make the image sharper.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26934\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be careful not to increase sharpness too much. Over-sharpening will reduce the image quality.<\/p>\n<h3>4.14 Definition<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Definition<\/strong> tool adjusts contrast to improve the clarity of detail in your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26935\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to increase clarity and definition in your image.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26936\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4.15 Noise Reduction<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Noise Reduction<\/strong> tool reduces &#8220;digital noise&#8221; &#8211; such as grain caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/low-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting in low light<\/a>. You can also get grain in your photos when editing, e.g., if you brighten the shadows too much.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26939\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a grainy or &#8220;noisy&#8221; photo, drag the slider right to reduce the noise.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26938\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use this tool sparingly as too much noise reduction will soften the detail in your photo.<\/p>\n<h3>4.16 Vignette<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Vignette<\/strong> tool darkens or brightens the edges of your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26940\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drag the slider right to add a dark vignette, or left to add a bright vignette. A dark vignette usually looks better than a bright one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26941\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A dark <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/vignette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vignette<\/a> can help draw attention to the center of the image. It&#8217;s also great for adding a sense of drama to your photos.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"Filter\">5. Use A Filter To Adjust The Color Tone<\/h2>\n<p>Filters offer a quick and easy way to change the look and feel of your photo.<\/p>\n<p>With a single tap, you can adjust the color tone of your image using a range of color and black and white filters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26980\/1120\/How-To-Edit-Photos-On-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"How To Edit Photos On iPhone\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read on to discover how to edit photos on iPhone using the built-in filters in the Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>In the Photos app <strong>Edit<\/strong> mode, tap the <strong>Filters<\/strong> icon (three circles) at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26943\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swipe across the filter thumbnails beneath your image. Watch how the colors change as you select different filters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26944\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26945\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve chosen a filter, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the filter strength.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26947\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To remove a filter, select the <strong>Original<\/strong> filter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26946\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Crop\">6. Crop, Rotate, Straighten &amp; Adjust Perspective<\/h2>\n<p>The Photos app has a range of tools for cropping, rotating, straightening, and adjusting perspective.<\/p>\n<p>To access these tools, tap the <strong>Crop<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26951\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6.1 Auto Crop &amp; Straighten<\/h3>\n<p>When you first open the <strong>Crop<\/strong> options, you might notice that your image is automatically straightened and\/or cropped.<\/p>\n<p>If your iPhone has applied Auto cropping or straightening, you&#8217;ll see\u00a0<strong>AUTO<\/strong> in yellow at the top of the screen. If you don&#8217;t want to accept these automatic adjustments, tap the yellow\u00a0<strong>AUTO<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26949\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6.2 Straighten<\/h3>\n<p>If your photo doesn&#8217;t look level, you can easily straighten it in the Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>Straighten<\/strong> tool beneath the image. Then drag the slider to rotate and straighten the photo. Use the gridlines to help you get the photo perfectly level.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26952\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6.3 Perspective<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, you might want to adjust the vertical or horizontal perspective in your photo.<\/p>\n<p>To adjust the vertical perspective, tap the <strong>Vertical Perspective<\/strong> tool beneath the image. Drag the slider to adjust the vertical perspective.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26953\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This tool is great for architecture photography. If you took a photo of a building from a low angle, the building may appear to converge towards the top. Adjusting the vertical perspective allows you to straighten up the vertical lines on the building.<\/p>\n<p>To adjust horizontal perspective, use the <strong>Horizontal Perspective<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26954\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6.4 Rotate &amp; Flip<\/h3>\n<p>At the top left of the Crop screen are two icons: <strong>Flip<\/strong> and <strong>Rotate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26957\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>Rotate<\/strong> icon to rotate your photo 90 degrees at a time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26955\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>Flip<\/strong> icon to flip your image horizontally.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26956\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6.5 Crop<\/h3>\n<p>The Crop tool lets you remove the edges of your image.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/cropping-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cropping your photo<\/a> is great for getting rid of distracting elements from the edges of the frame. This results in a cleaner, simpler image with a stronger visual impact.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26981\/1120\/How-To-Edit-Photos-On-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"How To Edit Photos On iPhone\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may also wish to crop your image to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve its composition<\/a>. For example, cropping can help you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/shooting-symmetry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create better symmetry<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/rule-of-thirds-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply the rule of thirds<\/a> after taking your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26959\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cropping also allows you to zoom in on a distant subject. But be careful not to crop too much of the photo as this can result in a small, low-quality image.<\/p>\n<p>To crop your photo, drag the corner crop handles. A white border indicates where the new edges of the photo will be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26961\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you crop in too far, drag the corner crop handles out again. Or pinch inwards with two fingers to bring more of the image back into the frame.<\/p>\n<p>You can also drag the image preview to adjust the position of the image within the crop frame.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26962\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to crop to a specific aspect ratio, tap the\u00a0<strong>Aspect Ratio<\/strong> icon at the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26963\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swipe across the row of aspect ratios, e.g. <strong>Square<\/strong>, <strong>9:16<\/strong>, <strong>8:10<\/strong>, etc. Then select the one you want to use.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26964\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Above the aspect ratio options, you can choose whether your photo to be cropped vertically or horizontally.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26965\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can pinch in or out to adjust how much of the picture is cropped. And you can drag the image to adjust which area appears within the crop frame.<\/p>\n<p>To exit the Aspect Ratio settings, tap the <strong>Aspect Ratio<\/strong> icon at the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26966\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Save\">7. Save Your Edited Photo<\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve finished editing your photo, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26968\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your edited image will appear in your photo library.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d prefer not to save your edits, tap<strong> Cancel<\/strong> (instead of <strong>Done<\/strong>) in the photo editor. Then tap <strong>Discard Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26967\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Remove Edits\">8. Remove Or Change Your Edits<\/h2>\n<p>Edits that you make in the Photos app are non-destructive. This means you can remove or change them at any time &#8211; even after you&#8217;ve saved the changes.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re not happy with your edits, you can always adjust the settings you applied. Or you can remove all edits and revert back to the original image.<\/p>\n<p>To change or remove your edits, open the photo in the Photos app and tap\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26969\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want make changes to your edit, open any editing tool and make your adjustments.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26970\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To revert to the original photo, tap\u00a0<strong>Revert<\/strong> at the bottom right. Then tap <strong>Revert To Original<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26971\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Portrait Mode\">9. Edit Portrait Mode Photos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portrait mode<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera app<\/a> allows you to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-blur-background-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot photos with a beautifully blurred background<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26874\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can edit Portrait mode photos in the same way as any other photo. But you also have some additional editing options unique to Portrait mode.<\/p>\n<h3>9.1 Depth Control<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone-xr\/specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-xs-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XS, or XS Max<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>If so, you can change the strength of the background blur in your portrait photos.<\/p>\n<p>To adjust the blur strength, open your Portrait mode photo and tap <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26883\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>f\/number<\/strong> icon at the top left of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26884\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now drag the <strong>Depth<\/strong> slider beneath your photo. A low f\/number creates more blur. A high f\/number shows more detail in the background.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26882\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>9.2 Portrait Lighting<\/h3>\n<p>Another Portrait mode editing option is <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portrait Lighting<\/a> (not available on iPhone 7 Plus).<\/p>\n<p>Portrait Lighting lets you apply studio lighting effects to your Portrait mode photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26888\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Edit<\/strong> mode, ensure the <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> (hexagon) icon is selected at the top left of the screen. Then swipe through the <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> options (cube icons) at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26885\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select a Portrait Lighting effect, e.g. <strong>Studio Light<\/strong>, <strong>Contour Light<\/strong>, <strong>Stage Light<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26887\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26889\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use the slider to adjust the strength of the Portrait Lighting effect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26886\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Revert To Original Photo\">9.3 Remove Background Blur<\/h3>\n<p>If you decide you don&#8217;t want the background blurred, you can remove the depth effect from your portrait photo.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Edit<\/strong> mode, tap the yellow <strong>Portrait<\/strong> option at the top of the screen. You can switch the blur back on at any time by tapping the\u00a0<strong>Portrait<\/strong> option again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26890\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve finished editing your Portrait mode photo, tap\u00a0<strong>Done<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Live Photos\">10. Edit Live Photos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Photos<\/a>\u00a0is an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera feature<\/a> that allows you to capture moving images. When you shoot a Live Photo, the result is a 3-second video, complete with movement and sound.<\/p>\n<p>You can edit Live Photos in the same way as regular images. But you also have some other editing options available.<\/p>\n<p>When you open\u00a0<strong>Edit\u00a0<\/strong>mode for a Live Photo, you&#8217;ll see the\u00a0<strong>Live<\/strong>\u00a0icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the <strong>Live<\/strong>\u00a0icon to open the Live Photo editing tools.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26892\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t like the audio on your Live Photo, tap the yellow <strong>Sound<\/strong> (speaker) icon to switch off the sound. You can turn the sound back on at any time by tapping the <strong>Sound<\/strong> icon again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26894\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to convert your Live Photo to a regular still image, tap the yellow <strong>Live\u00a0<\/strong>icon at the top of the screen. You can convert the image back to an animated Live Photo at any time by tapping\u00a0<strong>Live<\/strong> at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26893\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beneath your photo is a row of image thumbnails. These are the individual frames that make up the 3-second Live Photo. To change the key photo (the one you see in your photo library), drag across the thumbnail slider until you find the frame you want. Then tap <strong>Make Key Photo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26891\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re happy with your Live Photo edits, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the Live Photo settings in <strong>Edit<\/strong> mode, you&#8217;ll find other options by swiping up on a Live Photo in your photo library. Here, you can apply a <strong>Loop<\/strong>, <strong>Bounce<\/strong>, or <strong>Long Exposure<\/strong> effect to your Live Photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26896\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loop<\/strong>\u00a0converts your Live Photo into a continuous video loop.\u00a0<strong>Bounce<\/strong>\u00a0turns your Live Photo into a continuous video that plays forwards and then in reverse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Exposure<\/strong>\u00a0creates a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photos-long-exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful slow shutter effect<\/a>, blurring\u00a0any movement in the scene. Use this setting to create stunning waterfall and river shots where the water appears silky smooth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26872\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Videos\">11. Edit Videos In The Photos App<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know you can now edit videos in the iPhone Photos app?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26897\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use all of the photo editing tools to edit videos, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-time-lapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">time-lapse videos<\/a>, and slo-mo videos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26900\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a <strong>Trim<\/strong> tool for trimming the start and end of your video.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26898\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/video-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for a complete guide to editing videos in the iPhone Photos app.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Benefits\">12. Benefits Of Using The iPhone Photos App For Editing<\/h2>\n<p>With so many <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone photo editor apps<\/a> available, it can be difficult to know which ones to use.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone&#8217;s built-in Photos app is often overlooked as a photo editor. But the redesigned Photos app in iOS 13 has a lot to offer when it comes to editing your pictures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26976\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on your editing needs,\u00a0the Photos app might be all you need for improving your iPhone photos.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits of using the Photos app to edit your images include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No need to download additional third-party photo editing apps<\/li>\n<li>Edit your images without having to leave your iPhone photo library<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced users<\/li>\n<li>You can change settings for Live Photos and Portrait Mode <em>after\u00a0<\/em>taking the shot<\/li>\n<li>Edits are non-destructive, allowing you to change or remove your edits at any time<\/li>\n<li>You can also edit videos in the same way that you edit photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26982\/1120\/How-To-Edit-Photos-On-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"How To Edit Photos On iPhone\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Limitations\">13. Limitations Of The iPhone Photos App<\/h2>\n<p>The editing tools in the Photos app are perfect for everyday image editing. But it does have some limitations.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s missing certain features that you&#8217;ll find in some other popular photo editor and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photoshop-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photoshop apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, it doesn&#8217;t include the option to make selective adjustments to a certain part of an image. And it doesn&#8217;t have a healing tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/removing-objects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">removing objects from your photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more advanced photo editing app with these tools, the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/snapseed\/id439438619?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Snapseed app<\/a>\u00a0is a great option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26875\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snapseed gives you ultimate control over how to edit photos on iPhone. 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