How to Record Time-Lapse Videos with iPhone

How to Record Time-Lapse Videos with iPhone

How many times have you been amazed by a strange video, perhaps shot by a friend, in which minutes or even hours of recording are contained in a few seconds? Don't be so surprised, rather be surprised to know that the exact same thing you can accomplish yourself and have the necessary tool right in your hand as you read this article. In fact, in this tutorial we will explain how make amazing Time-Lapse videos e what are the best iPhone apps through which you can register and modify them according to your needs.



What is a Time-Lapse?

If you ended up here, then for sure you have the idea of ​​that what is a Time-Lapse, but a dusting off never hurts. As we have just explained to you, it is none other than the playback at high speeds, and consequently in considerably reduced times, of a movie, such as: the moment of a sunset or the landing of an airplane, videos lasting several minutes enclosed in a matter of seconds.

Making a Time-Lapse with the iPhone “Camera” hook

Usually an average user is limited to the classic functions of the camera of their iPhone, not paying attention to the potential that it can actually offer. But how can we make this kind of video?


  1. First you need to go to the "Camera" app of your iPhone
  2. Just do three swipes to the right to find yourself in "Time-Lapse" mode
  3. Press the red start recording button and resume whatever you want
  4. Once finished, your video will be available in the "Photos" app and with great pleasure you can enjoy this video a little different than usual

Which app to choose for a Time-Lapse?

Apple's priority app is certainly very simple to use and offers quite high video quality, but if you are craving more customization settings for your movies, then you can resort to some third-party apps.



Among the most complete in the App-Store are Skyflow, Lapse It and Hyperlapse. Three apps that allow you to customize a few more settings for your video.

A few simple steps, to start creating something more than a simple video, which certainly will not leave anyone who sees it indifferent, through which you can give free rein to your creativity.

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