How to Use Visual Intelligence on iPhone Screenshots and Images with iOS 26

Accessing Visual Intelligence on iOS 26

• 💡 iOS 26 introduces visual intelligence, a new feature accessible when taking screenshots or viewing images.
• 📌 After taking a screenshot, tap on it to reveal a new icon in the corner, which activates the visual intelligence features.

Utilizing Visual Intelligence on Screenshots

• 🔗 When visual intelligence is active on a screenshot, links and QR codes within the image will be highlighted for quick access.
• 📝 If the screenshot contains text, the feature can automatically highlight and copy all text present on the screen.
• ✅ The copied text can then be easily pasted into other applications, such as the Notes app, demonstrating the efficiency of this feature.

Applying Visual Intelligence to Photos

• 🖼️ The visual intelligence feature also works with existing photos stored in your iPhone's photo library.
• ✂️ By opening an image and activating the feature, you can select and copy text directly from the photo.
• 📋 This copied text can then be pasted into other applications, similar to how it works with screenshots.