# Burstio – Animate your burst photos

> Converts iPhone burst photos into playable videos or animated GIFs. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Kos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burstio-animate-your-burst-photos/id950387755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Kos](https://appshunter.io/developer/682013284)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burstio-animate-your-burst-photos/id950387755/reviews.md

## What is Burstio?

Burstio converts burst photos taken with the built-in Camera app into videos or GIFs.
Featured on Lifehacker, CNET, Product Hunt and other websites.

IMPORTANT: Compatible devices are iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air 2 and later.

Features:
• Play a burst sequence as a regular video
• Trim the burst sequence to preferred frames
• Set playback speed — slow down or increase the frame rate (0.25–3.0x)
• Set playback direction — forward, reversed, back and forth
• Export as video or GIF to your Photo Library
• Share with friends or just keep it

Technical Specifications:
• Video resolution: Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) without cropping (adjusted width)
• Video format: QuickTime (.mov)
• GIF resolution: Large (640p) or Small (320p)
• Audio is not included with burst photos

Requirements:
• Requires burst photos stored in your Camera Roll

"A picture is worth a thousand words – a burst can tell a story behind."

## Key features

- Convert burst photos to video/GIF
- Trim burst sequences
- Adjust playback speed
- Set playback direction
- Export as video or GIF
- Full HD/HD video export

## What do users think of Burstio?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎬 Converts burst photos to videos and GIFs effectively
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use with minimal steps
- 💰 Affordable at 99 cents
- 🎨 Multiple export options (video, GIF, different qualities)
- 🔄 Playback control options (reverse, yo-yo, speed adjustment)
- 📱 Works seamlessly with iPhone burst photos
- 💾 Good file size information provided before export

**Cons**

- 🚫 Only works with iPhone burst photos, not manual photo selections
- 🐛 Crashes on export in iOS 9, 14, and 17
- 📦 Exported GIFs are too small/low quality
- 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility with newer versions
- ⚠️ Export button hidden off-screen in iOS 17
- 🎬 Videos are too short even with looping
- ❌ Cannot select individual frames to exclude
- 🔗 GIFs don't animate when shared on social media
- ⏱️ Limited speed control options
- 🚫 Cannot combine multiple bursts into one video
- 🔄 Cannot loop back-and-forth (only forward)
- 📸 Cannot work with DSLR or non-iPhone burst photos
- 🐌 Performance issues on older devices
- 📋 No ability to manually select photos from camera roll

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting on iOS 9, 9.1, and later versions
- Export buttons hidden beyond screen edge in iOS 17
- Only imports single photo from burst instead of full sequence in iOS 14
- App crashes immediately upon selecting photo burst
- Cannot access bursts that were moved to camera roll
- Freezes when attempting to share/export
- GIF stretches and crops final frame
- Fails to export large burst sequences (400+ frames)
- Export only saves as JPEG instead of GIF/video
- Slow performance on iPhone 6S Plus with 128GB storage
- Cannot connect to photos library
- App won't install on some devices
- iCloud Photo Library compatibility issues
- Burst selection limited to only recent bursts

**Most requested features**

- Ability to select individual photos/frames to include or exclude
- Support for non-burst photos and manual photo selection
- Combine multiple bursts into a single video
- Back-and-forth looping animation (not just forward)
- Higher quality GIF export options
- More granular speed control
- Crop/edit functionality
- Add text or filters to animations
- Support for Live Photos
- Ability to adjust loop count
- Extend minimum video length for Instagram compatibility
- Auto-save to Dropbox or cloud services
- Copy GIF to clipboard for direct pasting
- Preserve original burst date in exported files
- Support for DSLR and external camera photos
- Built-in documentation and user guide

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burstio-animate-your-burst-photos/id950387755/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Only works with actual burst photos

*2025-08-26, version 1.3.1*

Be advised: Wanted to use this to combine a burst from a DSLR into a video but this only works with actual iPhone bursts

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-03-27, version 1.3.1*

I was a bit scared downloading this app, given that (as of 2025) it wasn’t updated for 8 years - but it works well and converted my bursts into videos just fine!

### 4/5 — Great app, but broken, needs update!

*2024-02-11, version 1.3.1*

I have been using this app for years, probably 1–5 times per month, and it’s super useful when I need it.

However, the app broke when I updated to IOS 17: everything still works, but at the last step (exporting the GIF/movie) is impossible because the buttons are hidden beyond the bottom edge of the screen.

I hope the developer will update the app! I would be a shame not to since everything else (besides the final export) is working fine.

It’s a great app!

### 1/5 — Totale Enttäuschung

*2023-12-30*

Die App kann keine Serienfotos auswählen und zu einem Video zusammenfassen.

### 1/5 — Nefunkční

*2022-10-27, version 1.3.1*

Absolutně nefunkční aplikace. Princip zpracovaní je jednoduchý a intuitivní…blbý je, že to je asi tak všechno…

### 1/5 — Beware

*2021-07-24, version 1.3.1*

This app only works with burst photos. It doesn’t recognise your full album or selected photos….complete waste of money and poorly explained.

### 1/5 — App is garbage

*2020-12-20, version 1.3.1*

Immediately crashes upon selecting a photo burst. Everything up to date and tried rebooting. Waste of money.

### 3/5 — Broken in iOS 14

*2020-09-20, version 1.3.1*

App was great, but no longer works in iOS 14 — due to the changes that Apple made related to photos permissions.  Now, when you select one of your photo bursts, it will instead only import a single one of those photos, so you end up with a single-frame GIF. 🤷🏻‍♂️ App needs to be updated.

### 1/5 — Only showed a few burst choices

*2020-01-13, version 1.3.1*

I can’t give this app much because it didn’t allow me to select the burst I wanted to animate, just 4 short ones from last year.
It wouldn’t allow me to choose the 36-shot burst I wanted to animate.

### 4/5 — Tohle jsem hledal, ale...

*2019-05-13, version 1.3.1*

Vážně, tenhle program jsem hledal, protože mám spoustu sekvencí, které mi dělají nepořádek v knihovně, vypadají jako duplikáty, takže matou. Z nich bych chtěl udělat jedno obyčejné video. 
Možná jsem hledal špatně, ale tohle je přesně, co jsem potřeboval. Jediný co mě mrzí, že si nemůžu sám vybrat, jaké fotky do té výsledné sekvence zahrnout; například z konkrétního, už připraveného alba, nebo "všechny" pomocí Cmd+A, apod. 
Teď mám právě vytvořené jedno album ve kterém je 275 sekvenčních fotek a potřebuju z nich udělat video, ale v tomhle programu to asi nepůjde; nebo mám počkat na nějaké vylepšení?

Jinak gratuluji, opravdu je to jediný program asi na zeměkouli ktery to dokáže.

## Frequently asked questions about Burstio

### What does Burstio do?

Burstio is an application designed to convert burst photos taken with your device's camera into playable videos or animated GIFs. It allows you to edit these sequences by trimming, adjusting playback speed and direction, and exporting them in various formats and resolutions.

### What are the key features of Burstio?

Key features include playing burst sequences as videos, trimming to select specific frames, setting playback speed from 0.25x to 3.0x, choosing playback direction (forward, reversed, back and forth), and exporting as either a video file (QuickTime .mov) or a GIF. Video can be exported in Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) resolution.

### Is Burstio free to use?

Yes, Burstio is a free application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What devices are compatible with Burstio?

Burstio is compatible with iPhone 5s and later models, as well as iPad Air 2 and later models. It requires burst photos to be stored in your device's Camera Roll to function.

### What are the common use cases for Burstio?

Common use cases include creating short, animated clips from action shots or sequences of movement, making fun GIFs to share on social media, or producing a more dynamic visual story from a series of photos that would otherwise be static.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2016-07-02

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Key changes:
• Playback speed completely redesigned
• Sharing GIF to Twitter or Messenger works as you would expect it
• Latest export is stored in iTunes File Sharing

More delightful experience:
• Less vertical spacing between list rows
• Repeat option turned on by default
• Continue listening to music without interruption while you preview exported video
• Familiar video length format and file size information
• Animation, layout and performance enhancements

Love or hate? Every review counts.
Unfortunately we can’t respond to your App Store review. If you have an issue with the app, please email us at support@burstio.com.

### 1.3 — 2016-06-30

Key changes:
• Playback speed completely redesigned
• Sharing GIF to Twitter or Messenger works as you would expect it
• Latest export is stored in iTunes File Sharing

More delightful experience:
• Less vertical spacing between list rows
• Repeat option turned on by default
• Continue listening to music without interruption while you preview exported video
• Familiar video length format and file size information
• Animation, layout and performance enhancements

Love or hate? Every review counts.
Unfortunately we can’t respond to your App Store review. If you have an issue with the app, please email us at support@burstio.com.

### 1.2 — 2016-01-04

- New Large GIF export option
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2015-05-05

• Added playback directions: reverse and yo-yo bounce
• User Interface enhancements
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Your feedback helps us to make a better app.
Contact us at support@burstio.com

Thanks a lot!

### 1.0.1 — 2015-01-21

• Fixed crashes with iCloud Photo Library turned on. Sorry for that
• Fixed black screen in detail of burst photos set
• Fixed memory leaks
• Corrected typos

If you are still experiencing issues, please contact us at support@burstio.com

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All apps by Michal Kos: https://appshunter.io/developer/682013284

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