# Using Desk View on Mac

Desk View on Mac uses either the iPhone’s ultra-wide camera or the Mac's built-in camera to provide a top-down view of your desk without requiring additional equipment. It intelligently processes the image to create a natural overhead perspective, making it ideal for sharing documents, sketches, or objects in real time.

<figure><img src="https://1019928184-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlISC5rfB4Hnmbsjf8phq%2Fuploads%2FRwrhBhvPJf8HoYZAGYVL%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=760826ce-0366-467f-bc2f-6c1d25514ebf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Desk View example image from Apple Inc.</p></figcaption></figure>

To use Desk View on Mac with its built-in camera, ensure that you have a MacBook Pro or iMac introduced in 2024 or later.

To use Desk View on Mac with Continuity Camera, ensure that the following requirements are met:

* A Mac running macOS Ventura or later
* An iPhone 11 or later (excluding iPhone SE models) with iOS 16 or later
* The same Apple ID logged in on both Mac and iPhone
* Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on both devices<br>

If you want to use Desk View on Mac with Continuity Camera, go to **iPhone Settings → General → AirPlay & Continuity**, then turn on the **Continuity Camera** toggle.

<figure><img src="https://1019928184-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlISC5rfB4Hnmbsjf8phq%2Fuploads%2FWh1yDNa8af0Xc52BUvGy%2FMacDeskview1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a036fc38-6045-49ee-95a0-ffa569db976b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Go to <strong>iPhone Settings → General → AirPlay &#x26; Continuity → Continuity Camera.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

You can use Desk View as a **Video Capture Device** source. After adding the source, open its **Properties** window by double-clicking the source. In the **Properties** window, select **Desk View Camera** from your iPhone or Mac under the **Device** option.

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For more information about Desk View on Mac, please refer to Apple’s official feature guide:

* <https://support.apple.com/121541>

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