FaceTime allows you to capture photos and live photos during video calls. This is a great way to save fun or important moments with friends and family. However, you may wonder where these FaceTime photos are saved and how to view them later.
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Enabling FaceTime Live Photos
Before you can take Live Photos during FaceTime calls, you need to enable the FaceTime Live Photos feature. Here’s how:
On iPhone/iPad
- Open the Settings app
- Tap on FaceTime
- Toggle on the switch for FaceTime Live Photos
On Mac
- Open the FaceTime app
- Click on FaceTime in the menu bar
- Click on Preferences
- Check the box for “Allow Live Photos to be captured during video calls”
Both you and the person you are FaceTiming with need to have this enabled for it to work.
Taking Photos During a FaceTime Call
Once Live Photos is enabled, you can easily take photos during a FaceTime video call:
On iPhone/iPad
- On a 1-on-1 call: Tap the capture button
- On a Group FaceTime call: Tap the person’s tile, then tap the capture button
On Mac
- On a 1-on-1 call: Click the Take Picture button
- On a Group FaceTime call: Double-click the person’s tile, then click Take Picture
You’ll both get a notification when the photo is taken.
Finding Your FaceTime Photos
So where do your FaceTime photos go after you take them? Here’s where to find those captured moments:
On iPhone/iPad
FaceTime photos taken on an iPhone or iPad are saved directly into the Photos app.
To view them:
- Open the Photos app
- Tap into the Library tab
- Scroll down and look in the Albums section
- There should be an album called “FaceTime” where your photos are stored
If you don’t see the FaceTime album, try tapping into the “Live Photos” album. The photos may be mixed in there as well.
On Mac
On a Mac, FaceTime photos are saved right into your main Photos library.
To find them:
- Open the Photos app
- Click Photos in the sidebar
- Scroll down to Albums and look for an album called “FaceTime”
- If you don’t see that album, try clicking into “Live Photos”
The photos should be mixed into your recent photos as well.
Viewing and Editing FaceTime Live Photos
Live Photos captured during FaceTime calls work just like regular Live Photos in the Photos app.
You can view them as a still photo or press and hold to play the live video with sound. There are also options to:
- Trim the start and end points
- Set a key photo
- Mute the audio
- Turn it into a video or GIF
So get creative with editing those fun FaceTime moments!
Troubleshooting FaceTime Photos
If you are having issues with FaceTime photos not saving or appearing in your Photos app, here are some things to try:
- Double check that Live Photos is enabled in FaceTime settings for both you and the person you were FaceTiming with
- Force quit and relaunch the Photos app
- Restart your device
- Check storage space and delete photos/videos if needed
- Toggle FaceTime off and back on
In most cases, a quick restart of your device or Photos app should help. But if not, try reaching out to Apple Support for further troubleshooting assistance.
Conclusion
Capturing photos during FaceTime calls is a great way to save special moments and interactions. With the FaceTime Live Photos feature enabled, just tap the capture button during your video chats. Those photos will be automatically saved to the Photos app for you to enjoy later. View, edit, and share them just like any other Live Photo!
