Apple Vision Pro users eager to experience the full potential of spatial photos and videos will soon have a new way to enjoy this immersive content. Apple confirmed in an interview with PetaPixel that Safari on the Vision Pro headset will soon gain native support for spatial photos and videos, a feature currently limited to direct sharing methods like AirDrop and Messages.

This upcoming update, expected to be included in a visionOS 2.2 update before the end of the year, will allow web developers to embed spatial photos and videos directly into their websites. For Vision Pro users, this means being able to experience 3D depth and dimension when viewing this content online. The experience will function similarly to interacting with spatial photos in other apps, with users able to tap to expand the photo into a floating frame for a more immersive experience. When exiting the image, the Safari window will return. Users on other devices will see a standard 2D version of the same content, ensuring a consistent experience across all platforms.

Currently, spatial photos and videos can be captured with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (following the release of iOS 18.1), all iPhone 16 models, and the Vision Pro itself. This new feature aims to address the current limitations of sharing and enjoying spatial content, opening up a world of possibilities for both content creators and viewers.

Apple's move to bring spatial photo and video support to Safari underscores the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual content and its broader vision for spatial computing. With the ability for any photo, regardless of its origin, to be transformed into a spatial photo on the Vision Pro, the potential applications for this technology are vast. By making it easier to share and experience this immersive content format, Apple is laying the groundwork for a future where spatial media becomes more commonplace and accessible to all.