Capturing a time-lapse video

Apple iPhone 7 on iOS 15.4.0

Learn how to take a time lapse with your device. A time lapse speeds up a long video to show change over time.

  1. Step 1/4

    From the Camera app, swipe to TIME-LAPSE.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  2. Step 2/4

    Tap the Record icon to start recording.

    Note: You may want to plug in iPhone before recording a time-lapse video.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  3. Step 3/4

    Tap the Stop icon to stop recording.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  4. Step 4/4

    You've completed the steps!

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