Apple’s Night mode is a powerful tool that helps you take better photos in low-light or dark environments — from city nights to Northern Lights. This guide breaks down exactly how Night mode works and how to use it, based on Apple’s official instructions, but rewritten in a more concise and easy-to-understand way.
✅ Supported iPhone Models
Night mode is available on the following iPhone models:
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iPhone 11 and newer (including iPhone SE 3rd generation for the front camera)
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iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 series
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Works on main (wide), ultra wide, telephoto, and front-facing cameras (depending on the model)
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How to Put iphone Camera in Night Mode
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Night mode turns on automatically in low-light conditions.
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You’ll see a yellow moon icon at the top of the screen when it’s active.
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If the moon icon is white, you can tap it to manually turn Night mode on.
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The camera uses longer exposure times to capture more light, so hold the iPhone steady while taking the photo.
📸 How to Take a Night Mode Photo (Step-by-Step)
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Open the Camera app
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In low light, a moon icon appears at the top of the screen
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Tap the moon icon to adjust the exposure time (if needed)
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Use the slider above the shutter to set exposure:
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"Auto" = automatically set
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"Max" = longest available exposure (up to 30 seconds with a tripod)
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Hold your phone steady and tap the shutter button
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Wait while the photo is captured — you’ll see a countdown during exposure
🧭 Tips for Sharper Night Mode Photos
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Use a tripod or place your iPhone on a stable surface
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If handheld, keep elbows close to your body and hold still
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Avoid bright lights in the frame — they can wash out the photo
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Tap the screen to set focus manually
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Use the crosshairs (if shown) to keep the camera still while shooting
⚙️ How to Turn Night Mode Off
⚙️ How to Turn Night Mode Off
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Tap the moon icon when it appears
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Set the slider to 0s to disable Night mode temporarily
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Note: It will turn back on automatically the next time you're in low light
📝 Final Notes
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Night mode does not require flash, and works best without it
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The feature is fully automatic, but can be fine-tuned with manual exposure
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Best results come from combining Night mode with tripods and clean lenses
Now you're ready to capture beautiful low-light shots — whether you're shooting starlit skies or the Northern Lights. 🌌
Let your iPhone do the magic — just hold steady and shoot.
