Have you ever photographed a subject closer than you meant to, and wished you got more of the surroundings in your shot? With iOS 27 and later, you can use Apple Intelligence to extend your photo. This feature doesn't work on every photo, but will most likely improve over time.

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Learn how to extend photos you've taken with your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the Edit icon, then the Apple Intelligence tools icon, then tap Extend. Pinch inwards with two fingers, then tap Extend.

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System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 running the iOS 27 beta, which will be shipped universally in September 2026. These steps do not work for users running iOS 26, or for iPhones and iPads that cannot use Apple Intelligence features. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

Apple Intelligence allows iPhone and iPad users to alter pictures after taking them. One of these new features is the Extend tool, which uses AI to fill in the area around the subject when you zoom out on a photo.

Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the photo you want to edit, then tap the Edit icon at the bottom of your screen.
Tap the Apple Intelligence Tools icon.
Tap Extend.
Pinch two fingers inwards, or drag one of the black corners or lines along the perimeter of the photo to enlarge your picture.
Tap the Extend button.
If the feature can't be used on your photo, you'll see a notice that reads, "None of the edges can be extended."
If it is possible to use the Extend feature, it may take several minutes for Apple Intelligence to generate the new part of the photo.
You'll see a notification that reads, "Your photo has been extended. Tap to see the original."
You'll see your original photo. Tap the check mark to go back to the extended version, or the X to exit.

Now you know how to use the Extend tool in the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad. Be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day for more photo editing tutorials.