# MagicPortraits > App for creating and playing animated video endless loops from photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by HeART Design.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicportraits/id421904670 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HeART Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/421904673) - Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 4.3 · 2 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-03-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicportraits/id421904670/reviews.md ## What is MagicPortraits? In certain magical circles, portraits are known to not just be still - but alive. Instead of a regular still photograph imagine the subject in your portrait looking back at you, changing expression, walking in and out of the frame. You can watch a MagicPortrait with the application, which is basically a simple video endless loop creator and player. MagicPortraits makes it incredible easy to create and play video endless loops. You can record or convert existing videos and transform them into magical endless loops. A simple filter for B&W and Sepia conversion adds an antique look. Magical Portraits can be both vertical and horizontal. The portraits are saved as regular video files and can be copied using iTunes Apps/File Sharing feature. The easiest way to share your portrait creations is with the build in YouTube upload. YouTube supports video loops and these YouTube endless loops can be easily embedded in any web site. We provide a guide on our web site that shows you how. Another way to embed a MagicPortrait into a web site is to include them as quicktime movies. This guide shows you how you can do that in less than one minute using iWeb. Embedding a MagicalPortrait into any web site is as simple as embedding video into a site. Using the html samples in the upcoming guide makes it a snap. The guide will be included in the next update and even sooner on our web site. What to consider to create a great MagicPortrait: The goal is to create an endless loop that will animate the subject where it is not possible to tell where the loop begins/ends. Avoid moving the camera, the background should be still. The subject can look in the camera, look away, up down or simply change expression. Here are some ideas for MagicPortraits that will work well: - A couple looking into the camera, looking at each other, maybe kissing... - 2 friends hugging - A WANTED poster - A person reading a newspaper - A man or woman making faces - A pet wagging it's tail Please surprise us. We would love to see your MagicPortraits. Known Limitations: YouTube Please note that YouTube does not allow multiple uploads of the same video, so if you want to share your MagicPortrait you should CC everybody you want to send it to. You can also forward a copy of the email that was received (you receive a copy by default). Looping Some email applications support embedded looped videos others don't. We have no control over that. However, the link provided in the email message will work in almost any web browser, thus displaying the MagicPortrait as intended. Size and Bandwidth Limitations: Since video files are very large in size we had to limit the quality settings and do currently not allow YouTube uploads via 3G. 20 Second Limit While the input video can be any size there is a 20 second limit for the trimmed selection. The recording of videos is also limited to 20 seconds. Keep in mind that this is the first version of MagicPortraits. We will add features based on user demand. ## Key features - Create video endless loops - Record new videos - Convert existing videos - Apply B&W and Sepia filters - Vertical and horizontal support - Save as video files - YouTube upload integration ## Is MagicPortraits safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess MagicPortraits. ## Is MagicPortraits legit? MagicPortraits has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MagicPortraits is 55 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicportraits/id421904670/reviews.md ### 1/5 — RIP OFF *2013-02-08* Save your $$ ### 5/5 — What a clever idea!! *2011-06-30* And very well executed! I love making magic portraits of my 4 year old!!! Worth more than I paid for it as I use it all the time!! ### 5/5 — Great *2011-04-04* Great if you just want to watch it again and again and again. It was free now one dollar worth the dollar. ### 3/5 — This app *2011-04-01* This reminds me of the moving pictures in Harry Potter! ### 5/5 — Harry Potter style portraits *2011-03-18* I love this app. It is very simple and easy to use. I always wanted to create Harry Potter style portraits and this app makes it effortless. Definitlely worth the 99 cents. ## Frequently asked questions about MagicPortraits ### What is MagicPortraits? MagicPortraits is an application that allows you to create and play animated video endless loops. It transforms still images or videos into dynamic, looping visual content. ### How long can my video loops be? The input video can be any size, but there is a 20-second limit for the trimmed selection used to create the loop. Recording is also limited to 20 seconds. ### Can I share my MagicPortraits easily? Yes, you can share your creations via YouTube upload, which supports video loops that can be embedded on websites. The app also provides guides for embedding as QuickTime movies. ### What kind of filters does MagicPortraits offer? MagicPortraits offers simple filters for Black & White and Sepia conversion, which can add an antique look to your animated portraits. ### Does MagicPortraits have ads? No, MagicPortraits does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads. ### What devices does MagicPortraits support? MagicPortraits is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### How often is MagicPortraits updated? The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 16, 2013. Future updates are planned, with guides for embedding content available on the developer's website sooner. ### What is the price of MagicPortraits? MagicPortraits is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2013-07-16 Support for iPhone5 ### 1.0.1 — 2011-03-25 Added 20 second time limitation to trimming and in app recording. Formatted email default text, to look nicer and include link to AppStore. ### 1.0 — 2011-03-09 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*