Create Great iPhone Photos

Animoto

Want to wow your friends? Here’s a surefire way to do just that. With Animoto, you’re able to create fun, MTV-style videos with musical soundtracks just by uploading photos with the Animoto app (Animoto; free) right from your iPhone. “Fast, free, and shockingly easy” is how the company describes its service, and that’s right. These are not typical slide shows, and they’re not for control freaks—Animoto crops and adds effects to your photos—but it’s a lot of fun. A basic Animoto account is free and limits you to 30-second clips, though you’re able to purchase full-length videos for $3 each. If you ever need a last-minute birthday “card,” ...