Where is landscape mode on my iPhone: Discover how to easily enable landscape mode on your iPhone

If you’re wondering where landscape mode is on your iPhone, it’s a standard feature on iPhones that allows the screen to rotate for a wider, horizontal view—great for watching videos, playing games, or browsing photos. Normally, the iPhone will automatically switch to landscape mode when you physically rotate the device sideways. If your screen isn’t rotating, you may have the orientation lock enabled. To check this, swipe down from the upper right corner (on iPhones with Face ID) or swipe up from the bottom (on iPhones with a Home button) to access the Control Center. Look for the lock icon with a circular arrow; if it's highlighted, tap it to turn off orientation lock. Your iPhone should now switch to landscape when you rotate it.

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As a designer, I find that landscape mode can be especially useful when working with apps that require a broader perspective—such as when previewing room layouts or design mockups. Landscape orientation gives you more screen space, which is valuable for reviewing floor plans, mood boards, or detailed images.

FAQ

Q: Why won’t my iPhone screen rotate to landscape mode?

A: Make sure orientation lock isn’t enabled in Control Center. Some apps also support only portrait mode.

Q: How do I turn off orientation lock?

A: Open Control Center and tap the lock icon with a circular arrow to disable orientation lock.

Q: Does landscape mode work for all apps?

A: No, some apps are designed for portrait only and won’t rotate to landscape mode.

Q: Can I force landscape mode on my iPhone?

A: There’s no built-in way to force landscape mode in unsupported apps, but some third-party apps may offer this feature.

Q: Is landscape mode available on all iPhone models?

A: Yes, but some older models and smaller screens may have limited support or fewer features in landscape.