iOS 27: Apple transforms photo editing with AI – Clean Up renovated and two new tools

Apple announced a major overhaul of Apple Photos for iOS 27 editing features, with deep improvements in Clean Up and the addition of two new tools: Extend and Reframe. All are based on new artificial intelligence models that run locally on the device, promising more accurate and creative editions. The update will be available for iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro this year.

AI photo editing: How does the new Clean Up work?

The object removal tool, which already existed in previous versions, gained a generative AI model specifically trained for background filling. According to 9to5Mac, the system now analyzes the depth and texture of the scene with much more precision, eliminating common artifacts such as blurs or repetitive patterns. In initial tests, Clean Up managed to remove complex elements – such as electrical wires and unwanted shadows – without leaving visible traces.

IA Edition: What are Extend and Reframe on Apple Photos?

Extend allows you to expand the edge of a photo beyond the original frame, with the AI filling the new space in a manner consistent with the existing content. It is useful to adjust proportions on social networks or fix accidental cuts. The Reframe repositions the main subject of the image within the frame, moving it or spinning it without distorting the background – something similar to an intelligent reframing that avoids manually reframe.

AI photo editing: Which devices will be supported?

The news arrives for the entire iPhone 15 and higher line, Macs with M2 chip or more recent and Apple Vision Pro. Apple highlights that processing is done entirely on hardware, ensuring privacy and low latency. Device integration has also been improved: edits made on your iPhone appear automatically on your Mac via iCloud.

Impact on the market: why does this edition of AI photos matter?

Apple enters a segment dominated by third-party apps such as Adobe Photoshop and Pixelmator. The strategy of offering native – and free – generative editing can redefine user expectations. This movement aligns with the tendency of technology giants to expand their AI resources to closed ecosystems, as we discussed in AI Companies expand to rival markets: the war of overlapping tools. In addition, the focus on privacy (local processing) differentiates Apple from competitors who rely on the cloud.

Frequently Asked Questions about IA photo editing on iOS 27

Will the old Clean Up be removed?

Nope. Apple will keep the previous version as a basic option, while the new template will be default – the user can choose which one to use in the settings of the Photos app.

Do the new tools work on old photos?

Yeah, as long as the device has compatible hardware. The AI analyzes each image individually, without prior training with the user's content.

Extend and Reframe require internet connection?

Nope. All processing occurs locally on the Neural Engine chip without sending data to Apple servers. That guarantees total privacy.