Apple Introduces Spatial Reframing AI Photo Editor at WWDC 2026
Apple has unveiled Spatial Reframing, a new AI-powered photo editing feature that allows users to change the perspective of an image after it has been captured. The announcement came during WWDC 2026, where the company showcased how the tool can make photos appear as though they were taken from a different angle.
Adjust Photos After Capture
Spatial Reframing lets users touch and drag a photo to modify its angle, zoom level, or perspective in real time. As a result, users can correct composition issues that would normally require retaking the shot. For example, the tool can remove awkward background placements or create a more balanced composition by simulating a different camera position.
During the adjustment process, blurred areas appear around the edges of the original image. Apple’s generative AI models then fill those spaces with newly created content that matches the scene. Moreover, the feature builds on spatial computing technology originally developed for Apple Vision Pro. It combines on-device AI processing with the company’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to deliver the edits.
Apple also confirmed that edited images will automatically include a hidden SynthID watermark, indicating AI-assisted modifications. Furthermore, the tool supports both newly captured photos and existing images, including pictures taken on non-iPhone devices.
Photos App Gets More AI Features
Spatial Reframing forms part of a broader redesign of the Photos app arriving in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The updated editor introduces a dedicated Apple Intelligence Tools section that brings additional AI-powered capabilities.
Alongside Spatial Reframing, the new Extend tool allows users to expand an image beyond its original boundaries. Users can zoom out or adjust the crop while AI generates extra scenery around the frame. Consequently, photographers can straighten horizons or improve composition without sacrificing important details.
Meanwhile, the existing Clean Up feature is receiving enhancements. The updated version aims to generate more realistic results when removing unwanted objects or distractions from photos. Although reports earlier this year suggested the tools faced reliability issues during internal testing, their prominent appearance during the keynote indicates significant progress.
Availability
Developers can begin testing Spatial Reframing and the accompanying Photos features today through the Apple Developer Program. Meanwhile, Apple plans a public rollout this fall alongside the release of iOS 27.
