With iOS 27, Apple has added three Apple Intelligence tools to Fotos. They can remove objects, create space beyond the original frame and simulate a different viewpoint. Apple Newsroom says the approach keeps the original moment intact instead of replacing the photo wholesale.
The tools work inside Apple's own photo app, so users do not need specialist software. Borrador, Extender and Reencuadre use different kinds of image generation, but share a practical purpose: changing a scene while retaining as much of the original image as possible.
Apple began rolling out iOS 27 on 14 September 2026. Apple and independent technology publications reported availability on 14 and 15 September. The company presented intelligent photo editing as one of the basic additions to Apple Intelligence across its apps. Access still depends on the iPhone model, language and region.
Borrador removes distractions
Borrador is the most familiar of the three tools. It can erase unwanted elements, including people and objects, then rebuild the space they occupied. Apple says it can now handle larger subjects and more complex backgrounds more naturally. Tom's Guide also says the upgraded Clean Up is better at removing larger objects than the earlier version.
To use it, open a picture in Fotos and tap Editar. Go to Herramientas and choose Borrador. Tap the unwanted element, circle it or paint over it with a finger. In some cases, Fotos spots possible removals on its own and highlights them. Review the result generated by Apple Intelligence, then tap Listo.
The tool offers Automático, Rápido and Alta calidad processing. Alta calidad may require an extra step before the final result appears. If the reconstruction fails, you can undo the edit during the session. You can also reopen a saved image in Borrador and restore its earlier state with Restablecer.
Extender creates missing space
Extender tackles a common framing problem: a subject has too little room around it. Apple Intelligence does more than enlarge the picture. It studies the visible scene, then creates new pixels beyond the original edges. The feature can add space around a person or change the aspect ratio. It can also help straighten a tilted horizon without cutting away impressive parts of the image.
Open the image, tap Editar, enter Herramientas and select Extender. Pinch or drag the photo to set the amount of new area. You can adjust the frame if the image also needs a crop. Tap Extender to create the missing sections, then choose Listo. The added content does not come from the original file; it is generated from visual information already in the image.
That makes the tool useful for holiday photos whose composition feels cramped. Edited travel imagery also raises questions about how people present and manage journeys after the event, much like the protection concerns described in this travel insurance report.
Reencuadre changes the viewpoint
Reencuadre Espacial goes beyond a normal crop. It lets users drag the image to simulate a different position from which the scene was photographed. With two fingers, they can reposition the view, change its size or rotate it before Reencuadrar processes the image.
Apple says the system leaves untouched the parts that do not need changes. It creates new material only where the shift in perspective leaves empty areas. To use it, open the photo, choose Editar, enter Herramientas and select Reencuadre. Adjust the view and tap Reencuadrar. Users can compare the original and modified versions before saving.
Limited hardware support
These functions are not available on every iPhone that can install iOS 27. Apple Intelligence in iOS 27 supports iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and compatible iPhone 16 or later models. A supported language is also required, and Spanish is included. Availability may vary by country or region, as well as by language.
Apple also warns that some Apple Intelligence features rely on server-processed models and may have daily usage limits. So, some intelligent photo-editing functions may be restricted even when a device meets the hardware requirements.
Apple plans to attach information identifying images created or edited with its AI tools. The company has also announced compatibility with SynthID during 2026 for much of the modified photography, although coverage will depend on the type of edit. iOS 27 makes Fotos a powerful editor, and generated parts of an image should remain identifiable rather than be mistaken for untouched reality.
