If you’re a video content creator, you’re likely looking for ways to help your video stand out from other video content online.
Want to know how to make your video pop and keep your audience interested?
Add a photo to your video. 🔥
Inserting a photo to your video is not only unexpected, but it can help demonstrate a point you are trying to make to your audience.
Let’s look at why and how to add a photo to a video on iPhone.
Make it Stand Out: Add a Photo to a Video
It’s safe to say if you’re a video content creator, you’ve got to pull out all the stops to ensure your video is engaging and shareable. You have to make your video stand out from the crowd to get views and engagement.
Sure, you can make an engaging video by adding music, sound effects, or transitions.
But what if you inserted a photo to a video right when the audience least expects it?
Kind of like a jump scare. Boom, there it is! 🔥
Okay, so maybe you don’t want to scare your audience. Not every video needs the “shock factor” to make it go viral.
But when you insert a photo into a video, you open up new ways to create content. With a photo on a video, you can create:
- Reaction videos
- Slideshows with music
- Tutorials or how-to videos
- Product review videos
- Memorial or tribute videos
The possibilities are endless!
Learning how to add a photo to a video on an iPhone will help boost your creativity and content and help increase engagement on your TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram reels.
Ready to learn how to do it? Let’s go! 🚀
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How to Add a Photo to a Video on iPhone with SubMagic
Inserting a photo to a video on an iPhone is easy. Especially when you use SubMagic as your video editing tool.
Let’s look at the process step by step.
1- Take a Photo and Record Your Video
To overlay a photo to a video, you will need both a photo and a video recording. You can choose a photo from your iPhone’s photo gallery. Or, if you don’t want to use an image from your photo gallery (does anyone else have a million pictures of their cat? Or just me?), you can pick a photo from another source, like free stock photos.
Be sure to record your video, too. Remember, you don’t need to record a video if you don’t want to. You can use clips from other sources. Just make sure you have the appropriate permissions before using someone else’s work.
2- Open SubMagic in Safari
SubMagic is a web-based video editor. And it is one of the best (and easiest!) video editing apps to use in Safari. 😉
To start editing your video, open Safari on your iPhone.
Then, type “SubMagic” in the search bar or enter the URL. For this example, I’ll type “www.submagic.co” into the URL.
3- Log in to SubMagic or Create an Account
If you do not yet have an account on SubMagic, now’s the time to sign up for free. Tap the “Try for free” button and follow the instructions to create your account.
If you already have an account with SubMagic, click the hamburger icon (the three horizontal lines) and tap “Login.”
4- Create a New Project
Next, click the “Create” button to start your project and upload a new video. For this tutorial, I’ll start a new project. But, if you already have an account and want to use an existing video in your projects, select the video you want to edit.
5- Upload Your Videos
Now, it’s time to upload your video. Tap on the box that says, “Click or Drag/Drop to Upload one or multiple videos at a time.”
Then, choose “Photo Library.” (If your videos are hanging out in the files on your phone, tap “Choose files” and follow the same steps as below.) Alternatively, you can also record a video for your project during this step. Tap “Take video” to record your video now.
Choose your video and then select “Add.”
Next, rename your project and tap “Upload” to upload your video to SubMagic.
Depending on the size of your video file and the speed of your Internet connection, this may take a minute. SubMagic will automatically generate captions during the upload process, too. How cool is that?
6- Tap on “B-Rolls”
To add a photo to a video on iPhone, tap “B-rolls.”
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7- Tap “Magic B-Rolls”
Did you know the magic part about SubMagic is its AI capabilities? Using the power of AI, you can quickly add an image to a video by tapping “Magic B-Rolls.”
Then, let SubMagic do its AI thing and insert photos, gifs, and transitions for you. Super simple!
Play the video through to see if you like the flow of the video. If you like the masterpiece, skip on to Step 8.
7a- Manually Add a photo to a video
Let’s say you want to add a different picture to your video, either from the stock image gallery or your photo gallery. To insert a photo to a video on iPhone, scroll through video segments until you find where you want to insert a picture.
For this example, I’m introducing my cat, Phil, to my audience. Directly after saying his name, I want to insert a photo of my cat.
To overlay a photo to a video, click on the photo icon. (It’s right next to the timestamp!)
Then, tap “Image.”
Next, tap on the image box.
Here, you have a few options. You can search the free or premium image galleries for a photo you like.
To upload your own photo, tap “My images.”
Then, tap “Click to upload image.”
Choose “Photo library.” Or you can take a photo or select your image from the files on your phone.
Choose your photo, and then tap “Options”.
Then, resize your image. Full-size photos are too large a file for your video, so select a different file size. I found choosing “medium” works best, but play around with the file size until you see one that works for your project, and then select “done.”
Tap on the photo and make sure it has an orange border around it. Then, scroll down on the page and tap “Apply.”
If you like, you can resize and reposition the photo. Then, tap “Apply.”
Now, you have a photo overlay in your video!
8- Finish Editing Your Video
With your photo inserted into your video, now it’s time to use the rest of SubMagic’s excellent video editing capabilities and edit the rest.
With SubMagic, you can edit your video to include other features like:
Spend some time playing around in the editor to put the finishing touches on your content. (Need help adding sound or music? Check out this guide to add music to your video. 🧡)
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9- Export Your Video
Once you’re happy with your edited video, it’s time to export your video. Tap the “Export” button at the top right corner of your screen.
It’ll take a few seconds for your video to download. If you need to sit your phone down and come back later, you can! SubMagic will send you an email when your video is ready.
When your video is ready, tap “Download.”
Then, tap “Download” again to save a copy of your video to your phone. (Side note: if the screen is black, it's okay! Your video is there, promise!)
Now, tap the blue downward arrow in the URL bar.
Then, tap “Downloads.”
Now, tap on your project and then tap on the “Send” icon.
Then, choose “Save Video” to save a copy of your video to your photo gallery.
10- Share Your Video on Your Social Media
Success! Your video is ready to share with your friends and audience on social media. Just go to your favorite platform, upload your content, and hit share!
Don’t forget to use the #submagic hashtag to spread the word about how great SubMagic is! 🧡
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Add a Photo to a Video on iPhone
What is the difference between a photo and a GIF?
A photo is a static image, meaning it does not move. A GIF is an animated image or a sequence of frames, usually only a second or two in length.
Can I add a gif to a video on an iPhone?
Yes, just like inserting a photo to a video on iPhone, you can add a GIF to your video. The steps to overlay a GIF to a video are similar when you use SubMagic.
Can I add a photo to a video on Android?
Yes, you can insert a photo to a video on Android.
Where can I find free stock images?
You can find free stock images online. Just Google “free stock photos.” Or, you can use the stock image gallery in SubMagic to find the right photo for your video.
Do I need an editing app to add a photo to a video on iPhone?
Yes, you do need a video editing tool to insert a photo to a video on iPhone. SubMagic is the best video editing software available. Sign up today!
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