How Do You Take a Time-Lapse Video on an iPhone?
The camera app does all the work, but you have to set it up correctly. Here’s how to take a time-lapse video with an iPhone:
How Do Time-Lapse Videos on iOS Work?
The default iPhone camera app includes a time-lapse mode that you switch to the same way you switch between video and still photo mode. When you select time-lapse, the camera app automatically records video at a frame rate of 1-2 frames per second instead of the default 30 frames per second. When the time-lapse video is played back at regular speed, everything appears to move much more quickly than it did in real life. Clouds appear to race across the sky, flower buds open rapidly, leaves turn to face the sun, and other prolonged events will appear to happen a whole lot faster.
Can You Change Time-Lapse Speed on iPhone After Recording?
The camera app automatically selects the time-lapse speed when using the time-lapse mode, and there’s no way to change it. You can’t change it afterward, but some apps provide more discrete control over time-lapse settings. The Hyperlapse app from Instagram is one option that offers more options, and the OSnap app lets you create both stop motion and time-lapse videos with more control than the default camera app. You can also time-lapse any footage after you’ve recorded it by editing it in iMovie.
How Do You Time-Lapse a Video on Your iPhone?
If you accidentally recorded a regular video instead of a time-lapse video, or you want a time-lapse version of a video you’ve already taken, you can time-lapse any video on your iPhone using the iMovie app. Here’s how to time-lapse an existing video on iPhone:
