This is an AI image generator built into your iPhone, powered by Apple Intelligence.

Each of these themes appears above the text box for your prompt.

It should make the tool approachable for experts and beginners alike.

The Image Playground app in iOS 18.2, showing a set of prompts in a circular layout.

you’re free to also try multiple styles per prompt.

The illustration and sketch styles may work better for things like a profile picture on social media.

you might now draw a sketch in Notes and ask AI to turn it into art.

An AI-generated image of a scientist against a starry night sky with skyscrapers in the background.

Note that this feature works on iPhone and iPad, but not on Mac.

This feature works on your iPhone, iPad, and the Mac.

Simply tap the+button in any chat and selectImage Playground.

The Image Playground app in iOS 18.2, showing a mugshot in the illustration style.

As long as you’re using this app to generate fun photos for entertainment, it’s really enjoyable.

I just wouldn’t use it for serious work.

Image Playground’s integration with Apple Notes, shown in three screenshots. Each image of a dog is in a different animation style.

An AI-generated image of a dutch oven with a chocolate cake inside and one lit candle at the top. In the background there are bulbs against as starry night sky.

The Image Playground app in iOS 18.2, showing food decorated on a banana leaf.