The iPhone’s burst mode is a fantastic feature for capturing action shots. Mimicking the rapid-fire capabilities of professional cameras, it allows you to take a quick series of photos by simply holding down the shutter button. This is especially useful for fast-moving subjects like pets, children, or sporting events, ensuring you don’t miss the perfect moment.
Your iPhone can capture photos at a rate of about 10 frames per second in burst mode. After taking a burst photo, the iPhone cleverly groups these images together in your photo library. While it displays a representative photo, all the shots from the burst are saved. But how do you actually access and view these burst photos to choose your favorite shots? It’s simpler than you might think. This guide will walk you through the easy steps to see your burst photos on your iPhone, allowing you to review, select, and save the best images from the series.
To get started viewing your burst photos, follow these steps:
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Open the Photos App
The first step is to launch the Photos app on your iPhone. This is where all your photos and videos are stored, including your burst photos. Look for the Photos app icon on your home screen, typically a multicolored pinwheel. Tap on it to open.
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Navigate to the “Albums” Tab
Once you are in the Photos app, you will see several tabs at the bottom of the screen: “Library,” “For You,” “Albums,” and “Search.” Tap on the “Albums” tab located at the bottom right corner. This will take you to the albums section where your photos are organized.
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Find the “Bursts” Album
In the Albums section, scroll down until you find the “Bursts” album listed under “Media Types”. This album is automatically created by your iPhone to store all the burst photos you’ve taken. Tap on “Bursts” to open it.
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Select a Burst Photo to Review
Inside the “Bursts” album, you will see all your burst photo series. They may appear as single photos at first glance, but each represents a group of shots. Tap on the burst photo you want to view in detail.
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Tap “Select” to See Individual Photos
After tapping on a burst photo, it will open in full screen. To view all the individual photos within this burst, look at the bottom of the screen. You will see the word “Select…” in light text. Tap on “Select…” to start reviewing the individual frames.
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Choose Your Favorite Photos from the Burst
Once you tap “Select,” thumbnails of all the photos in the burst will appear at the bottom of the screen. Swipe through the series to review each image. To select a photo to keep, simply tap on its thumbnail. A blue checkmark will appear in the corner of each selected image, indicating your choices. You can select as many photos as you like from the burst.
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Confirm Your Selection by Tapping “Done”
After you have reviewed all the photos and selected the ones you want to keep, tap “Done” located at the top right corner of the screen. This will finalize your selection process.
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Decide to Keep All Burst Photos or Just Your Favorites
A pop-up window will appear, giving you two options: “Keep Everything” or “Keep Favorites Only.”
- Keep Everything: This option saves all the photos in the burst series, along with the individual photos you selected as favorites. This is a good option if you want to retain the entire burst for future review or editing.
- Keep Favorites Only: If you choose this option, only the photos you selected (those with blue checkmarks) will be saved as individual photos in your main photo library. The rest of the photos from the burst will be deleted, and the burst series will no longer be available in the “Bursts” album.
Select the option that best suits your needs. If you’re unsure, “Keep Everything” is often a safer choice, as you can always delete photos later.
Accessing the Bursts album in the iPhone Photos app
By following these simple steps, you can easily see and manage your burst photos on your iPhone. Burst mode is a powerful tool for capturing action, and knowing how to view and select your best shots ensures you make the most of this feature. Now you can confidently capture those fleeting moments and pick out the perfect images from every burst!
