Spatial Scene API for iOS Apps

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As part of the WWDC25 Keynote, a technology was announced that can present 2D images as 3D spatial scenes. This announcement is supported by a Press Release.

...developers can use the Spatial Scene API to make their app experience even more immersive. Zillow is taking advantage of the API for their Zillow Immersive app, allowing users to see images of homes and apartments with the rich depth and dimension that spatial scenes offer.

The feature also appears in the Photos App on iOS 26 Developer Beta 1. Tapping "Spatial Scene" on any photo opens a view of that photo with a parallax effect. I've searched the WWDC sessions and new documentation and have come up short. Reaching out here for help.

Is there any documentation for Spatial Scene API? Or any guidance on how to implement the spatial scene in iOS?

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Hello! There's new API in RealityKit in visionOS 26 to generate and present spatial scenes in your own app. For more information, check out the new ImagePresentationComponent and Spatial3DImage APIs.

The Presenting images in RealityKit sample code project is a great place to get started with these APIs, and the "What's new in RealityKit" video from WWDC25 has a section showing how to use ImagePresentationComponent for spatial scenes.

Note that the spatial scene APIs mentioned above are for visionOS only. Please do file feedback via Feedback Assistant for what you would like to be able to create on iOS.

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