As we continue to refine our approach to image generation, the ImageCreator class will be discontinued and will no longer work on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 or later. When we introduced the Image Playground framework, we included the ImageCreator class as a way for applications to programmatically generate images using the on-device image generation model.
If your application uses the ImageCreator class, here is what you can expect:
- Beta releases of the operating system: Your code will continue to compile, but you will start getting warnings in Xcode. Applications that use ImageCreator will not work in TestFlight builds and will cause a runtime error.
- Public versions of the operating system: Your code won’t compile and any features of your app that use ImageCreator won’t work for people who use your app.
What you need to do:
If your app uses ImageCreator, update your implementation before the public release of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 to ensure that your imaging features continue to work and that people who use your app are not affected.
- If your application uses ImageCreator: Transition to the Image Playground sheet presentation, which provides a consistent, system-managed imaging experience. Alternatively, you can integrate another imaging service of your choice.
- If you have already migrated: No further action is required.
Resources:
Learn more about the picture games frame
Create high quality images using Image Playground
