LiveMemory™ Now Available on the MyHeritage Website: Bring Your Photos to Life—Right From Your Desktop

A cherished holiday memory brought to life: MyHeritage’s LiveMemory™ feature now available on the web

If you’ve ever wished you could step inside a treasured family photograph, MyHeritage is making that dream even more accessible. After a successful launch on the MyHeritage mobile app last November, LiveMemory™—a tool that transforms still photos into short, lifelike video clips—is now available directly on the MyHeritage website.
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As part of the MyHeritage Friends program, I had the opportunity to preview the new web-based version of LiveMemory™ ahead of its release. I’m excited to now share that this powerful feature is officially available for everyone to use--no mobile app required!

​What Is LiveMemory™?

LiveMemory™ uses advanced AI to animate entire scenes from old photographs. Unlike earlier tools that focused on facial animation alone, LiveMemory™ takes it to the next level by bringing movement and subtle action to the whole scene. A photo of your grandmother at her sewing machine, a child at the beach, or a birthday celebration frozen in time—LiveMemory™ reimagines those moments in motion.

​Since its launch, over half a million animations have been created by users all over the world. It’s been moving, emotional, and inspiring to see family memories animated with such heart.

​What’s New with the Web Version?

The newly released desktop version of LiveMemory™ includes several exciting additions:

• ✅ Now accessible from any computer browser—no mobile device needed.
  
• ✅ Free to try again: Even if you’ve used your original free animations before, MyHeritage has now reset them so you can give it another go—completely free for a limited time.
  
• ✅ New animation effects: In addition to the natural reenactment animation, you can now choose from fun, creative options like:
  
  • Underwater
    
  • Zero Gravity
    
  • T-Rex Chase
    
  • New additions: Hair Raiser and Whispering a Secret
    

While the natural animation remains the go-to for preserving authentic moments, these whimsical effects add a creative and entertaining option—perfect for sharing with kids or creating lighthearted clips from casual photos.

​How to Use LiveMemory™ on the Web

Getting started is simple:

1. Visit  myheritage.com/livememory.
2. Upload or select a photo from your family tree or photo albums.
3. Click the LiveMemory™ option.
4. Choose between a natural reenactment or one of the fun animation effects.
5. Watch your photo come to life—and download or share your animated video clip!

LiveMemory™ is free to try for a limited time, and afterward, it will become part of MyHeritage’s paid subscription features.

​A Few of My Own LiveMemory™ Trials

As part of the MyHeritage Friends group, I had early access to LiveMemory™ and tested it out on a variety of photos—some with more natural results than others. I found that clear, close-up portraits tended to work best with the AI animations, especially when the subjects were facing the camera.
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Here are a few examples from my own family photo collection that I tried using the new web-based version of LiveMemory™:

Grandma with Her Two Young Sons (Circa 1944)
This sweet black-and-white photo features my grandmother holding my father and uncle on her lap. The LiveMemory™ animation gently brought out movement in my grandmother’s expression and added a lifelike quality to the scene—like stepping into a quiet afternoon in the 1940s.

A Visit with Santa (Circa 1955–1957)
This charming snapshot shows my mother as a child sitting on Santa Claus’s lap at a department store during the holidays. The LiveMemory™ animation gave the scene a subtle sparkle of holiday magic—adding a little laughter and movement as if he were asking her want she wanted for Christmas.

Christmas Morning (Circa 1962)
Here’s one from my mother’s teenage years—she’s about 14 in this photo, sitting in front of the family’s Christmas tree with her three younger brothers. This busy holiday snapshot translated surprisingly well with LiveMemory™, adding a flicker of excitement and animation to what was clearly a joyful, gift-filled morning.

Three Generations in One Frame (Circa early 1950s)
This family group photo includes my father as a boy of about 10, along with his older sister, her husband and their baby, my grandfather, and one of my dad’s older brothers. The LiveMemory™ animation added subtle gestures that made it feel like a candid moment from a family gathering rather than just a posed portrait.

Why Try LiveMemory™?

LiveMemory™ isn’t just a novelty—it’s an emotional, sometimes breathtaking experience. For genealogists, family historians, and anyone curious about the past, it offers a new way to connect with ancestors and loved ones on a deeper level. Whether you’re creating clips to share at a family reunion or using them to inspire the next generation’s interest in family history, this tool adds something fresh and powerful to your storytelling toolbox.

​Final Thoughts

The new web release of LiveMemory™ makes this feature more accessible than ever before. Whether you’re revisiting photos you’ve animated before or trying something new with one of the creative effects, it’s the perfect time to explore how technology can deepen our connection to the past.
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Give it a try on the MyHeritage website, and don’t forget to share your results using #MyHeritage and #LiveMemory. I’d love to hear what moments you’ve brought to life!

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