Create custom visuals on your iPhone with Image Playground in iOS 18.2.

With Apple's new Image Playground feature, effortlessly create visuals by typing your desired image.

The new Image Playground feature on the iPhone is a great addition, enabling you to effortlessly create personalized graphics.

With this tool, you can turn text prompts into images or animations in a matter of seconds, unleashing your creative potential.

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Ensure compatibility before you start

Before diving in, make sure your iPhone is compatible. Image Playground is compatible with:

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
All iPhone 16 models

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How to update software to 18.2 or later on iPhone

To access Image Playground, update to iOS 18.2 or later:

Open Settings
Tap General
Select Software Update
Tap Update Now
Enter your passcode and agree to terms
Wait for the installation to complete

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How to use Image Playground

To access the Image Playground app, locate the icon on your home screen. The app resembles a cute animal in a soap bubble. It employs Apple Intelligence to merge ideas, descriptions, and individuals from your photo collection into artistic images. Follow these steps to utilize the app:

Open the Image Playground app
A woman holding a bouquet of flowers." Suggestion: "A woman with a flower crown on her head.
Hit Enter and watch as Image Playground generates your image
Swipe through to select the image you want to use

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Original sentence: The cat sat on the windowsill. Rewritten sentence: The feline perched on the ledge.
Tap Done when satisfied
Rewritten sentence: Can you please provide me with the necessary information to complete the task?
You can share the rewritten content via AirDrop, Message, or Email, or copy or save the image to your iPhone.

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Want to make it even more special?

You can create images based on your contacts. Here’s how:

Open the Image Playground app
Click the plus sign in the app.
Tap "Choose Photo."
Click on the photo you want to use.
Describe an image of a person wearing a hat and holding a book.
Tap the up arrow.

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Swipe through the images to choose the one you like.
Tap the selected image and click Done.
Rewritten sentence: Please provide the rewritten content of the input sentence while keeping the same sentence length. You can share the image by tapping the "share icon" (up arrow in the square box) in the lower left of the screen.
You can also copy it or save it to your device.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

With a compatible iPhone, anyone can create unique, personalized images in seconds using Image Playground. Although the results may not always accurately depict reality, the technology is likely to improve over time. This feature provides new opportunities for digital expression and storytelling right from your pocket.

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