To disable auto macro mode on iPhone 13 Pro, open Settings, tap Camera, and turn off Auto Macro. This setting is available on iOS 15.1 or later and stops the camera from automatically switching to the ultra-wide lens for close-up shots.
Reasons to disable auto macro mode
Disabling auto macro mode stops the phone from automatically switching to the ultra-wide lens at close range, which some users find distracting or inconsistent for close-up shots. The automatic switch can cause a jarring viewfinder jump and disrupt intentional framing, especially when you want to maintain a wider perspective or consistent focus across a series of photos.
How to disable auto macro mode on iPhone 13 Pro
- Update your iPhone to iOS 15.1 or later to access the Auto Macro setting.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Camera.
- Scroll to the bottom and turn off Auto Macro.
- On iOS 15.2 or later, if you want the on-screen macro button in the Camera app, go to Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings and turn on Macro Control.
- Then open Camera, move close to a subject, and tap the flower icon to disable macro for that shot.
What the auto macro setting actually does
Disabling Auto Macro stops the jarring automatic lens switch at close range without removing the ability to take close-up photos manually. When Auto Macro is off, the camera will not automatically swap to the ultra-wide lens when you move close to a subject, but you can still capture macro-style images by manually selecting the ultra-wide lens or using a third-party camera app.
Using the macro control button on iOS 15.2 and later
Apple added an in-camera control in iOS 15.2 on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max when Macro Control is enabled in Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings. This button displays a flower icon in the Camera app and lets you toggle macro mode on or off for each individual shot. The critical distinction is that this button controls macro per-shot and does not replace the Auto Macro toggle; turning off Macro Control only removes the manual toggle button and does not stop automatic macro switching.
Supported devices and documented limits
The Auto Macro toggle was documented for the iPhone 13 range, and the in-camera Macro Control button was documented for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. For a full breakdown of iPhone models and camera specs, the Pro models include the dedicated ultra-wide lens and sensor-shift stabilization that enable the automatic macro switching feature.
No official Android or carrier help page was retrieved for an equivalent setting, so no Android or carrier-specific steps are documented here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Yes, the in-camera Macro Control button is documented for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The same Settings path to disable Auto Macro also applies to both Pro models.
What if I only want to stop the automatic switch?
Turn off Auto Macro in Settings > Camera.
What if I want the button inside Camera?
Turn on Macro Control in Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings. This adds a flower icon to the Camera app that lets you toggle macro mode on or off for each shot individually.
What happens when Macro Control is turned off?
Turning off Macro Control only removes the manual toggle button from the Camera app. It does not stop automatic macro switching, which is controlled separately by the Auto Macro setting in Settings > Camera.
Can I re-enable the Auto Macro mode on my iPhone 13 Pro after disabling it?
Yes, you can re-enable it by tapping the flower icon again.
Is it possible to disable the Auto Macro mode on other iPhone models as well?
Yes, the option is available on other iPhone models that support the feature.
Are Android steps available here?
The settings described apply only to iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max running iOS 15.1 or later.
For the wider topic, see iPhone models and camera specs.
