Guide to creating wallpapers using AI on iPhone

Instead of simply choosing from pre-made wallpapers or personal photos, users can now describe their ideas in text and let the AI ​​automatically create a completely new wallpaper.

This feature is built on Image Playground, Apple's AI-powered image creation tool. After the image is created, the iPhone automatically optimizes its size to fit the lock screen and home screen. The entire process is integrated directly into the iOS 27 wallpaper settings interface, making creating and changing wallpapers faster and more convenient. Below is a guide on creating iPhone wallpapers using AI.

In the article below, you will learn how to use the AI ​​wallpaper creation feature on your iPhone.

How to create AI wallpapers from your iPhone lock screen.

Step 1

Press and hold the lock screen on your iPhone , then tap the plus icon to add a new wallpaper.

Step 2:

In your wallpaper library, select Image Playground . Then, enter a description of the background image you want to create. You can choose the image style you want to use, and then click submit.

Step 3

After a few seconds, your iPhone will display several different results for you to choose from. Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair to proceed with the installation on your iPhone.

Create AI wallpapers using the Image Playground app.

Step 1:

Open the Image Playground app on your phone and tap the plus icon at the bottom. Then tap the aspect ratio icon and then tap Wallpaper .

1. Download the Image Playground app.

Step 2:

Now, enter a description of the wallpaper you want to create on Image Playground and press submit to proceed with creation.

The result will show you a wallpaper created from the description you entered. If you like it, tap "Set Wallpaper" to set it as your iPhone wallpaper.

Expand existing images using Apple Intelligence.

In addition to creating entirely new wallpapers using AI, iOS 27 also allows you to enlarge an existing photo to create a wallpaper that perfectly fits your iPhone screen.

This is a very useful feature when the original image is small or cropped; the AI ​​will automatically add content to the edges of the image to harmonize with the original frame.

We tap on the image we want to expand to set as wallpaper. Then tap the Extend option at the bottom to expand it.

Wait for the AI-powered image enlargement process on your iPhone to complete, and once successful, tap Add > Set as Wallpaper Pair to set the image as your wallpaper.

When should you use this feature?

The image enlargement feature is particularly useful in the following situations:

1. The portrait photo is cropped too close to the subject.
2. The photo was taken horizontally, but I want to use it as a vertical wallpaper.
3. I want to maintain the original composition of the photo without having to enlarge or crop it.
4. Want to create a more beautiful wallpaper from old photos?

Tips for creating more beautiful AI wallpapers on iPhone

To ensure AI produces the desired results, you should:

1. Write a description that is as specific as possible.
2. Combine colors with the theme.
3. Add your desired art style.
4. Specify the time of day, such as dawn, dusk, or night.
5. Try different commands if you're not satisfied with the first result.

Things to note when using AI Wallpaper Generator

1. This feature is currently only available on devices that support Apple Intelligence.
2. Image quality depends on the description.
3. Some features may change when Apple releases the official version of iOS 27.
4. The wallpaper created will be optimally sized for the iPhone screen.