Clean up a photo with Siri

Quick answer

"Clean up this photo" while viewing an image and, based on Apple's announced behavior, Siri can hand off to the Clean Up tool to remove distractions. This is an Apple Intelligence feature and depends on your device, language, and region. Check Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri for availability.

Say this

“Clean up this photo”

How it works

01Open the photo in the Photos app
02Confirm Apple Intelligence is on in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri
03Wake Siri and say "clean up this photo"

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If Siri doesn't get it

Clean Up is an Apple Intelligence feature and is device- and region-dependent. If it's missing, open the photo's Edit tools to find Clean Up directly.

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Last updated June 10, 2026