How to enable Motion Photos on a Galaxy phone

How to Enable Motion Photos on Samsung Galaxy Devices

Discover how to activate Motion Photos on Samsung Galaxy smartphones to capture moments before the shutter click, extract still frames, and share videos. Compatible with Galaxy S24, S25, Z Fold, Z Flip, and A series.

Motion Photos on Samsung Galaxy devices automatically records a few seconds of video before you take a photo, adding context to your captures. You can extract still images from the video segment and share the full Motion Photo as a video file. Follow these steps to enable Motion Photos on your device.

1. How to Turn On Motion Photos

1. Open the Camera app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Tap the settings icon (gear symbol) in the top-right corner of the viewfinder.
3. Scroll down and locate the Motion Photo option.
4. Toggle the switch to enable Motion Photos.

Once enabled, your camera will record a short video clip before each photo you take.

2. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Motion Photos is available on most recent Samsung Galaxy models, including:

- Galaxy S24 series (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra)

- Galaxy S25 series (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra)

- Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series (Fold 5, Flip 5, etc.)

- Galaxy A series (A15, A55, etc.)

3. Why Use Motion Photos?

- Capture the moments leading up to your photo for added context.

- Extract still frames from the video segment to save specific moments.

- Share Motion Photos as video files with friends and family.

4. Additional Things to Check

- Ensure your device's software is updated to the latest version for optimal performance.

- Check storage space; Motion Photos consume slightly more storage than regular photos.

- Verify that the Motion Photo setting is correctly toggled in the Camera app settings.

5. Related Samsung Support Topics

→ How to Capture Frames from Motion Photos on Samsung Galaxy Devices

→ Managing Storage Space on Samsung Galaxy Phones

→ Updating Software on Samsung Galaxy Devices