After years of waiting, Dropbox has officially added support for iPhone Live Photos, making it easier for Apple users to store, view, and manage their dynamic memories within the cloud. This update brings seamless integration, allowing users to experience Live Photos without losing their motion and audio elements.
Key Features of Live Photos in Dropbox
Full Live Photo Playback
Users can now press and hold on Live Photos within Dropbox to play them just like in the Apple Photos app. This ensures that both the motion and audio components remain intact.
Seamless Uploads & Storage
Dropbox now recognizes Live Photos as a unified file (photo + video), preserving the experience when uploaded, rather than separating them into still images and video clips.
Conversion & Compatibility Options
For those who prefer static images, Dropbox allows users to save Live Photos as still images or convert HEIC files to JPG for broader compatibility with other devices and applications.
Automatic Backup for Live Photos
Users who rely on Dropbox’s automatic photo backup feature will now see Live Photos included in their cloud storage, ensuring all their moments—both still and moving—are securely stored.
Better Organization & Search
Dropbox has improved photo sorting and filtering, making it easier to locate Live Photos among other media files.
Why This Matters
Apple introduced Live Photos with the iPhone 6s, but many cloud storage services struggled with full support. Dropbox’s update ensures that users no longer have to deal with fragmented backups or lost motion clips, making it a more reliable storage solution for Apple users.
Release & Availability
The new Live Photos support is available now via an update to the Dropbox iOS app. Users can start uploading and interacting with their Live Photos immediately.
