# Magic Photos - AR — Bring Photos Prints to Life

> Augmented reality app that animates printed photos with linked videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Appshay Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-photos-ar/id1437161811 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appshay Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/443576930)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-photos-ar/id1437161811/reviews.md

## What is Magic Photos?

Photo prints animate like magic with just a wave of your phone camera! 

Magic Photos plays an Augmented Reality (AR) video linked to any photo you print at home. View your printed photo through the app, and watch it come to life as a "moving picture" within its frame, just like at your favorite School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

*** Watch the Preview Videos to see it in action! ***

HOW IT WORKS
1. Select or shoot a short video
2. Print a single frame to your printer
3. Place the printed photo on the table or wall
4. MAGIC! View the print through the app's camera — and watch it animate!

WHY USE MAGIC PHOTOS - AR?
- Relive moments with portraits around your house
- Impress your friends, become the envy of your enemies :)
- Live like a wizard with your own home prints

SHARE THE MAGIC
- Questions or feedback? Please write to: info@appshay.com
- Share your photos on Twitter hashtag #magicphotos
- Visit our website: www.appshay.com for more cool apps!

## Key features

- Animate printed photos with AR
- Link videos to photo prints
- View moving pictures
- Create magical photo effects
- Share animated moments

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-photos-ar/id1437161811/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Much better than Artivive!!

*2024-11-05*

It’s free and much easier to use!

### 1/5 — Installed, deleted - done!

*2019-10-12*

After 12 minutes of processing my images from a seven second video on my iPhone 6s Plus handset running iOS 13.2.1 and the process IS STILL NOT FINISHED, there was only ever going to be one course of action to take with this app.... DELETE, DELETE, DELETE!!!
And for the pleasure of reviewing this completely and UTTERLY USELESS app Apple insist I give it a one star rating! 😡Grrrr!😡 Apple REALLY NEEDS TO STOP THIS MINIMUM STAR RATING and ALLOW USERS TO GIVE MINUS STAR RATINGS for apps that do not do what their developers claim they are capable of doing!!! Double 😡Grrrr!😡

12/10/2019

### 3/5 — iPhone XR 無法處理

*2019-10-12, version 1.4*

一直沒有動作停在那

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-07-22*

Did everything that it asks you to do. When you go to the part that you tap the wand for the camera to see the picture to bring it to life all I get is a black screen. Tried on different devices and they do the same.

### 4/5 — Fun app!

*2019-01-27*

I really like the concept of this application and it’s fun to show it off to others.

I do have a product enhancement suggestion, it would be really nice if you could share the video content with people who also have the application. Something like a cloud based sharing location where family and friends can save the video content to so they can see the video from their own devices.

### 5/5 — High quality photo app

*2018-11-24*

Amazing quality magic photo app..

### 5/5 — 讚

*2018-10-15, version 1.1*

很棒的軟體👍

### 5/5 — Nice Idea

*2018-10-12*

Harry potter style moving photos, must have photos app, highly recomended

### 5/5 — Good app

*2018-10-11*

Recommended!!

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Photos

### What is Magic Photos - AR?

Magic Photos - AR is a free application that allows you to bring your printed photos to life by linking them to short videos. When you view a printed photo through the app's camera, the associated video plays, creating an animated "moving picture" effect.

### How do I create an animated photo with Magic Photos - AR?

First, select or shoot a short video. Then, print a single frame from that video. Finally, open the Magic Photos - AR app and point your phone's camera at the printed photo to see it animate.

### What devices does Magic Photos - AR support?

Magic Photos - AR is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work with iOS devices.

### Is Magic Photos - AR free to use?

Yes, Magic Photos - AR is available for free. The app does not require any payment to download or use its core features.

### Does Magic Photos - AR have ads?

No, Magic Photos - AR does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for Magic Photos - AR?

Magic Photos - AR has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, with no mature content.

### How often is Magic Photos - AR updated?

The latest version of Magic Photos - AR is 1.6, which was last updated on June 4, 2020. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### What do users like about Magic Photos - AR?

Users appreciate the magical effect of animating their printed photos, likening it to "moving pictures." It's a unique way to relive memories and impress others with creative photo displays.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2020-06-04

- Bug fixes and UI Improvements

### 1.5 — 2019-12-11

- iOS 13 compatibility issues fixed and UI improvements

### 1.4 — 2018-11-12

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2018-10-28

- Magic Photos is now available in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese

### 1.2 — 2018-10-17

- Higher quality photos generated for existing videos
- UI improvements and bugs fixes

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