How to Zoom In & Out When Taking Selfies on an iPhone

Taking selfies has become an essential function of modern smartphones. There are many tips and tricks to achieving the perfect selfie, including getting the framing just right. When navigating the front camera by hand, it can be useful to learn to zoom in and zoom out in selfie mode. Zooming in is not only possible using the back camera, but also the front. Related: Mirror Image Photos? How to Flip a Picture on an iPhone Jump to: * How to Zoom In & Out Using Photo Mode * Why Can’t You Zoom In or Zoom Out Using Portrait Mode? How to Zoom In & Out Using Photo Mode There are two iPhone camera modes that allow you to take selfies using the front camera, Portrait and Photo Mode. The only one that allows users to zoom in and zoom out is Photo Mode. To learn more about taking selfies with an iPhone, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. * Open the Camera app.   * Tap the circular arrows to switch to selfie mode.   * Tap the diagonal arrows at the bottom center of your screen to zoom out and to zoom in.   * You can also place two fingers on the screen. Pinch your fingers together to zoom in and move them apart to zoom out. Why Can’t You Zoom In or Zoom Out Using Portrait Mode? Portrait mode has a particular way of focusing on the subject and blurring the background. The optimal Portrait Mode photo requires a specific distance between the phone and the subject. A zoom function would interfere with the requirements needed to produce the desired effect without distortion. Topics: How-ToCameraMaster your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.
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