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You can tell because of the type of file that gets saved in your photo library. Live Photos are clearly marked.

• w-ll 3y ago
  why are they not marked as video?
  • Toutouxc 3y ago
    Because they’re photos, with a bit of video added for effect when you’re scrolling through them.
    • w-ll 3y ago
      is that not just a video with a still frame?
      • threeseed 3y ago
        Videos are recorded at 4K/8MP. Photos up to 48MP.
      • Toutouxc 3y ago
        No, they're regular photos, with some lower-quality video added for context.
  • dharmab 3y ago
    Because you can share them as photos and the composited image can be shared to the recipient.