Apple's Spatial Reframing in iOS 27 lets you fix photo angles after the shot
No more shooting 10 photos to get one perfect frame — AI does it for you.
Apple has introduced Spatial Reframing in iOS 27, a new AI-powered editing tool unveiled at WWDC 2026. Located under a new Tools button in the Photos app, the feature lets users tap 'Reframe' and then drag, zoom, or adjust the perspective of an image after it's been taken. When content is missing due to reframing, Apple Intelligence generates infill to seamlessly complete the picture. The upgrade also includes improved Clean Up capabilities and a new Extend option that expands photo dimensions by generating additional surrounding content.
The feature is designed to solve a common problem: shooting multiple angles to ensure a perfect composition, which clogs storage and clutters photo libraries. With Spatial Reframing, users can capture a single image and adjust framing later. However, critics like AppleInsider and YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss have voiced concerns about realism, calling it potential 'nightmare fuel' and questioning the ethics of turning real moments into AI-altered fakes. Apple has responded by stating it has a 'deep respect for the craft of photography' and that its tools enhance images while respecting the original moment.
- Spatial Reframing lets users adjust framing, perspective, and zoom on any photo after capture using AI generative infill.
- Available in iOS 27's Photos app under a new Tools button, it also includes improved Clean Up and Extend tools.
- Critics worry the feature blurs reality, with AppleInsider calling it 'nightmare fuel' and questioning its ethical use.
Why It Matters
Spatial Reframing could cut photo clutter and storage costs, but reignites debate on AI's role in altering reality.