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How to Overlay Images on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide for Stunning Edits
How to Overlay Images on iPhone
Have you ever wanted to overlay one image onto another directly on your iPhone? Well, you're in luck! Thanks to the iOS Shortcuts app, you can now easily accomplish this task without the need for a separate photo editing app. Plus, with the new Lift Subject from Background feature in iOS 16, you can create amazing social media posts, memes, and edits in no time. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of downloading and using the shortcut to overlay images on your iPhone.
Step 1: Creating a New Shortcut
To get started, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the App Store. Once you have the app open, tap on the "+" symbol in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
Step 2: Enabling the Share Sheet Setting
Next, tap on the "i" symbol in the toolbar to access the settings page. From there, toggle on the option to "Show in Share Sheet." This will allow your iPhone to fetch image data and provide quick access to the overlay tool. Once you've enabled this setting, tap "Done."
Step 3: Selecting File Formats
When you return to the new shortcut page, you'll notice that an action has been added to receive media from the Share Sheet. Tap on the "any" or "images and more" section and disable all media formats except for "Images and Media." This will ensure that the shortcut only works with images. Once you're done, tap "Done."
Step 4: Adding Select Photos Actions
Now it's time to add the necessary actions to select the photos you want to overlay. Tap on the "Add Action" button or the search bar at the bottom of the page. Type "Select Photos" and select the corresponding action. Repeat this step to add another "Select Photos" action.
Step 5: Adding the Overlay Image Action
In this step, you'll add the action that will actually overlay the images. Tap on the "Add Action" button again, but this time search for "Overlay Image." Select the corresponding action.
Step 6: Selecting Image Variables
Now you need to specify which images you want to overlay. Tap on the first "Images" variable in the overlay action and choose "Select Variable" from the menu. A blue bar will appear at the top of the screen, prompting you to select a variable. Tap on the first "Photos" label after your first "Select Photos" action. Repeat this step for the second "Images" variable, selecting the second "Photos" label after your second "Select Photos" action.
Step 7: Saving the Overlayed Image
Almost there! Tap into the search bar once more and search for "Save to Photo Album." Select the corresponding action to save the overlayed image to your Camera Roll.
Step 8: Renaming Your Shortcut
Before you finish, it's a good idea to give your shortcut a meaningful name. This name will appear in your Share Sheet, so choose something like "Overlay" or "Superimpose."
Step 9: Testing the Shortcut
Now it's time to put the shortcut to the test. Open your Photos app and select the two images you want to overlay. Tap on the Share Sheet button and choose your first photo. This will be the image that goes on top. Next, select your second photo. If you want to overlay a portion of a photo, use the Lift Subject from Background feature by pressing and holding over the subject, tapping "Share," and saving it as a separate image.
Step 10: Repositioning and Resizing the Overlay
Once you've selected your images, you'll be taken to an image editor where you can resize and reposition the overlay. Make any necessary adjustments and tap "Done" when you're satisfied. The final overlayed image will be saved to your Camera Roll.
Conclusion
And there you have it! By following these simple steps, you can easily overlay images on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app. While the setup process may be a bit fiddly at first, the result is worth it. You can now create stunning overlays for your social media posts, memes, and edits directly on your iPhone. So go ahead and give it a try!