Motion Photo Viewer Online
Preview both the still image and embedded video inside a compatible Android Motion Photo.
Private by default
The parser reads the file structure on this device and extracts only the embedded media you request.
About this motion photo viewer
A Motion Photo combines a full-resolution still with a short moving clip. The viewer separates those two resources locally, shows the still first, and provides normal video controls for the verified motion component.
Edited, messaged, or cloud-optimized copies often retain Motion Photo metadata after the embedded video has been removed. When that happens, the page explains that no valid motion resource was found instead of presenting a broken player.
The still and movie are presented as separate resources because they have different resolutions and playback capabilities. The original photo remains the source for the high-resolution still, while only a structurally verified media range receives video controls. This avoids treating arbitrary trailing JPEG data as playable motion and makes a missing clip understandable.
How it works
- 1Choose a compatible file or drag it into the tool.
- 2Review the detected format and options, then start the local processing job.
- 3Check the result details and download the new file, extracted data, or generated package.
Example use cases
- Handle motion photo viewer online without creating an account or installing desktop software.
- Inspect or prepare JPG, JPEG, HEIC, AVIF files before sharing them with another person or service.
- Keep private file contents out of a remote conversion queue.
Supported formats and limits
- Accepted input
- JPG, JPEG, HEIC, AVIF
- Maximum file size
- 200 MB per file
- Batch processing
- One file at a time
- Processing location
- On this device
Limitations
- HEIC or AVIF still preview depends on a compatible browser decode path even when motion extraction succeeds.
- The embedded video may use a codec that the browser cannot play natively.
- The viewer cannot restore motion that an editor or sharing service removed from the file.
Why use this tool
- The real tool appears before supporting content, so the task starts immediately.
- Heavy code is loaded only for this utility and work is moved off the main interface where practical.
- Results use the bytes actually produced or detected—never a predicted size or fake success state.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
The parser reads the file structure on this device and extracts only the embedded media you request.
Does the Motion Photo viewer separate the original photo permanently?
No. It creates temporary local views of the still and validated motion range. Resetting or leaving the page releases those object URLs and leaves the source untouched.
Why can the still display while the motion will not play?
The still and video use separate decoders. A browser may understand the image while lacking the codec used by the embedded MP4, or the motion bytes may have been removed.
Why was my file rejected even though the extension looks correct?
The contents may be empty, corrupt, too large, or a different format that was renamed. Re-export the original file from its source app and try again.
Does this work on phones?
Yes in current Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox where the required browser or WebAssembly feature is available. Large jobs may complete more reliably on a device with more memory.