How to Put Your Car Photo on Your Infotainment Screen with Apple CarPlay
- Mihir Lohiya
- Oct 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Want to see your own car’s photo every time you use Apple CarPlay? 🤩 With the latest iOS update, you can easily set a custom widget that displays your car image right on the infotainment screen. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to make it happen.
Step 1: Generate Your Car Image with ChatGPT
First, you’ll need a custom photo of your car in a bold automotive poster style.
👉 Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT (Image generation):
A bold automotive poster-style design of a Hyundai i20 in bright solid colors.
The car should be in a clean cartoon-styled rendering, front three-quarter dynamic angle, with glowing headlights for a sporty look.
The number plate must clearly display RJ 06 CF 6145.
Above the car, in large bold white text, write "i20" in a strong, sporty block font.
The background must be transparent so it looks perfect on a black background.
📌 Pro Tip:
Replace Hyundai i20 with your car’s model.
Replace RJ 06 CF 6145 with your actual number plate.
Also add high quaility image of your with this prompt
This will generate a professional-looking image of your car that fits perfectly on the infotainment screen.
Step 2: Save and Organize the Image
Download the generated image to your iPhone.
Open the Photos app.
Create a new album (e.g., “My Car”) and add your image to this album.
Step 3: Update Your iPhone to iOS 26
Make sure your iPhone is running on iOS 26 or later.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available, download and install it.
Step 4: Set Up the Widget in CarPlay
Now, let’s bring your car photo onto the infotainment screen:
Open Settings on your iPhone.
Go to General > CarPlay.
Select your car from the list.
Choose Widgets.
Add a Photo widget.
When asked to select an album, pick the one you created earlier (e.g., “My Car”).
Done! 🎉
Now, whenever you start your car and connect Apple CarPlay, your infotainment screen will proudly display your own car’s poster-style photo. A perfect blend of personalization and style!
✨ Bonus Tip: You can create multiple images (different angles, custom backgrounds, or seasonal looks) and keep them all in the same album. CarPlay will rotate between them automatically.
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