Instructions for separating people and objects from photos on iOS 16

Separating objects from photos on iOS 16 is not difficult. Below are detailed instructions on how to separate objects in photos when using iOS 16.

iOS 16 is the operating system version launched by Apple in 2022, bringing many improvements to the interface, personalization capabilities and user experience on the iPhone. This version features a customizable lock screen, an improved photo gallery, the ability to edit messages, and many other convenient features. One of the most notable features of iOS 16 is the feature to separate subjects from the background (Lift Subject from Background). This tool allows users to quickly separate people, animals or some prominent objects from photos without needing to install a specialized editing application. Just open the photo, press and hold on the object you want to separate, iPhone will automatically recognize and create a selection. You can then copy, share, or drag the object to another app. This feature is especially useful when designing photos, creating stickers, creating social network content and creating images, making editing faster, more convenient and more enjoyable.

How to copy subject from photo background

The simplest way to use this feature is to copy the photo’s subject to the clipboard. People can then paste it into any other app that supports images, such as Messages, Mail, Notes, or their favorite photo editing app.

Step 1: Open a suitable image in the application Image on iPhone running iOS 16.

Step 2: Touch and hold subject of the photoboth people and objects, until around it appeared one glowing border.

Step 3: Release your finger out so that a context menu appears.

Step 4: Select Copythe selected subject will be copied to the clipboard.

Step 5: Open another application, such as Messages, Facebook,… and tap Paste to include the copied subject.

How to copy the subject of a photo using drag and drop

In addition to copying and pasting, users can also drag and drop subjects from the Photos library to third-party applications. This feature works with most built-in apps like Mail, Messages, Notes, and Reminders. It is also convenient to work with third-party photo editors.

Step 1: Open an image you want to separate the subject in Image on iPhone running iOS 16.

Step 2: Touch and hold subject of the photo until it appears glowing border.

Step 3: Begin move your finger without lifting it off the screen. The user will see a copy of the object dragged out of the photo.

Step 4: Continue Hold your finger on the imagesimultaneously Use another finger Swipe up from the bottom of the iPhone screen to return to the home screen.

Step 5: Continue Hold your finger on the image and Use another finger to open the application you want to drop the image into.

Step 6: In the target application, Drag the image Go to the place you want to paste and remove your finger to drop the image into the correct position.

What happens next will depend on the application dropping the subject into. Photo editing software will often add the subject image as a new layer that users can move, resize, and edit in the same way as any other image.

Dropping an image into a messaging app or social network will paste it into a new post. If the target application does not support pasting images, nothing will happen and the object will be discarded.