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Magnify nearby objects with Magnifier on iPhone

Use your iPhone as a magnifying glass to zoom in on objects near you.

Set up Magnifier

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Magnifier.

  2. Turn on Magnifier.

    This adds Magnifier as an accessibility shortcut.

  3. To automatically adjust the brightness of Magnifier based on ambient light settings, turn on Auto-Adjust Exposure.

Turn on and adjust Magnifier

  1. Use accessibility shortcuts to turn on Magnifier.

  2. Make any of the following adjustments:

    • Adjust the magnification level: Drag the Zoom Level slider.

    • Add more light: Tap the Flashlight button to turn the flashlight on or off.

    • Lock the focus: Tap the Focus Lock button. Tap again to unlock the focus.

    • Apply color filters: Tap the Filters button. Tap the different color filters to preview their effects. To adjust the brightness and contrast, drag the sliders. To invert the colors, tap the Invert Filters button. To apply the selected filter and return to Magnifier screen, tap the Filters button again.

    • Freeze the frame: Tap the Freeze Frame button. To adjust the magnification, drag the Zoom Level slider. To save the image, touch and hold the image, then tap Save Image. To unfreeze the frame, tap the Freeze Frame button again.

To turn off Magnifier, do the following:

  • On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

  • On an iPhone with a Home button: Press the Home button.

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