iOS 27 gives Apple Photos a very useful feature I’ve wanted for years

Apple's latest iOS 27 brings a much-acquired feature to the Photos app, catering to users who have longed for the ability to save a video frame as a standalone photo. This handy addition eliminates the need to resort to screenshots, which have been the go-to method for capturing moments from videos until now.

The new 'Save Video Frame as Photo' option appears as a menu choice when viewing a video within the iOS 27 Photos app. Tapping the three-dot icon in the top-right corner reveals this convenient feature, allowing users to instantly save the displayed frame as a new photo in their Photos library. The saved image maintains superior resolution compared to a screenshot, with no cropping required, as the iPhone automatically handles the process.

The convenience of saving a video frame as a photo has been a long-awaited solution for many users, as the iPhone's capability to capture a still frame while recording videos has not extended to saved videos. This omission has been particularly frustrating for those seeking to preserve significant moments from videos without the hassle of manually taking a screenshot.

It appears that this sought-after feature has indeed made it to Apple's wish list, and users can rejoice in the news that it is now available in iOS 27. If you too have been eagerly anticipating this addition to the Photos app, your wait is over. Share your thoughts and experiences with this new feature in the comments section below.