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iOS 27 gives Apple Photos a very useful feature I’ve wanted for years
With the release of iOS 27, Apple Photos has added a long-requested feature that enables users to save individual video frames as photos. This eliminates the resolution loss and cropping issues common with traditional screenshots. Users can easily access this option through a new menu in the app, significantly improving the media management experience on Apple devices.
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Published 23 Jul 2026, 16:30 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- iOS 27 introduces 'Save Video Frame as Photo' feature in Apple Photos.
- Users can now capture high-resolution frames from videos.
- No cropping required, enhancing ease of use.
- Feature addresses long-standing user requests.
- Available through an easy-access menu in the Photos app.
Interesting facts
- Users have historically relied on screenshots to capture video frames.
- This feature aligns with existing functionality of capturing frames while recording.
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