HOW TO USE
VISUAL LOOK UP
This new feature is built
into the Photos app. But
if you’re taking pictures
with the Camera app and
you tap on the camera roll
in the lower-left to swipe
through recent photos, you
can use it there as well.
- Open the Photos app,
and pick a photo you want
more information about. - At the bottom of the
screen, you’ll see a the
Info button (i) will get a sparkle
effect if Visual Look Up has more
information about the subject of a
photo. - Tap the (i) Info button or swipe up
on the photo, and you’ll see the new
Info pane. It shows details about
the camera and exposure the photo
was taken with, and a map of where
it was taken if the photo contains
location data. - If Visual Look Up recognizes
something in the photo, you’ll see
a small icon on it: a paw print for an
animal, a leaf for a plant or flower,
a book for a book, or a painting for
artwork. For landmarks, there will be a
little pushpin icon in the lower right.- Tap that small icon to get a pop-
up card showing the Visual Look Up
results. You’ll see Siri Knowledge
results (about pet breeds, plants,
landmarks, or artwork), a list of similar
images on the web, and even Apple
Maps directions to landmarks. In the
case of books, you might get a link to
Apple Books if you wish to purchase
and download the e-book.
- Tap that small icon to get a pop-
Visual Look Up puts information about common animals,
plants, art, and landmarks just a few taps away.