# Pictalive — Create live wallpapers

> Create and set live photos from videos for lock screen wallpaper. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuta Hirobe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictalive/id1051411202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuta Hirobe](https://appshunter.io/developer/572236713)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictalive/id1051411202/reviews.md

## What is Pictalive?

Relive memorable moments with living photos.

You can create Live Photos from your videos with Pictalive. If your device supports 3D Touch, you can set created Live Photos as your lock screen wallpaper.

It’s easy to create Live Photos. Choose source video, choose frame for photo and select play range. Then save to camera roll or share with your friends.

* Live Photos is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

## Key features

- Create live photos from videos
- Set as lock screen wallpaper
- Select frame for photo
- Define play range for animation
- Save to camera roll
- Share with friends

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictalive/id1051411202/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 設定できる時間もっと長くして！

*2026-03-24*

さすがに短いせめて30秒ほど欲しいです

### 1/5 — なんで？

*2025-12-20*

Liveを保存したのにロック画面にしてLive用にしたいのにできないって言われた。は？なにこれ、意味ないわまじ

### 1/5 — 壁紙にできない

*2025-12-08*

壁紙に設定しようとやったら「このライブフォトのモーションエフェクトは壁紙では対応していません」って出てきました。

### 3/5 — iOS18では

*2024-10-04*

現状live壁紙にできません

### 3/5 — ファイル アプリからの読み込みに対応してほしい

*2024-07-09*

その他 タブの Webサイト、他のアプリ の一部がリンク切れ

iPhone 13 miniの画面サイズに対応していますか?

### 1/5 — アップルウォッチ

*2023-11-25*

動画やGIFが動かないだだの画像状態

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2023-09-21*

このライブフォトのモーションエフェクトは壁紙では対応していません

### 1/5 — 低性能すぎ

*2022-06-06*

短過ぎてまじ草
アプリ作んの下手すぎんだろwwwこの程度の性能でよく外に出せたなその図々しさだけは評価に値するわwww

### 1/5 — 控えめに言ってゴミ

*2021-05-02, version 1.4*

最初のボタンを押し間違えたら二度と動きません

### 4/5 — 無音以外は割と使いやすい！

*2020-12-15, version 1.4*

音ないんかーい

## Frequently asked questions about Pictalive

### What is Pictalive?

Pictalive is an application that allows you to create Live Photos from your videos. These animated photos can then be set as your lock screen wallpaper on compatible devices.

### How do I create a live photo with Pictalive?

To create a live photo, you select a source video, choose a specific frame for the still image, and then define the range of the video that will play as animation. Finally, you can save or share it.

### Can I use Pictalive on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Pictalive is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It is not indicated to be available for Android.

### Does Pictalive have ads?

No, Pictalive does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the rating of Pictalive?

Pictalive has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience.

### How often is Pictalive updated?

The latest version of Pictalive is 1.4, which was last updated on February 11, 2019. Future updates may be released by the developer.

### Is Pictalive free to use?

Yes, Pictalive is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features.

### What devices does Pictalive support?

Pictalive supports iPhone and iPod devices. It is compatible with devices that support Live Photos and 3D Touch for lock screen functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2019-02-11

- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR support
- iOS 12 support

### 1.3 — 2018-04-30

- Added Wallpaper mode
- iPhone X support

### 1.2 — 2016-06-20

- Create Live Photos from videos which of length are 3 seconds
- Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2016-04-25

- New app icon
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2015-12-04

- Several bug fixes

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