Receive image descriptions of your surroundings in Magnifier on iPhone
On all models, you can use the Magnifier app to scan your surroundings and receive live image descriptions of the scenes and people detected in the camera view.
You’re notified of live descriptions by text or speech feedback.
Important: Detection Mode should not be relied on in high-risk or emergency situations, in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or for navigation.
Receive live image descriptions
Turn on Magnifier, then do one of the following:
On models with a LiDAR Scanner: Tap
, then tap
.
On other models: Tap
.
Position iPhone so the rear camera can get image descriptions of the world around you.
If you don’t hear the speech feedback, make sure Silent mode is turned off. See Adjust the volume on iPhone.
When you’re finished, tap Done to return to the Magnifier screen.
Customize settings for image descriptions
Turn on Magnifier, then do one of the following:
On models with a LiDAR Scanner: Tap
, tap
, then tap Image Descriptions.
On other models: Tap
, tap Settings, then tap Image Descriptions below Detectors.
Turn on any combination of text and speech.
Text: Image descriptions appear in the camera view.
Speech: When you turn on Speech, iPhone speaks the description of the scenes and people detected in the camera view.
When you’re finished, tap Back, then tap Done.