Prime Highlight
- Google has introduced an AI-powered photo editing feature in Google Photos, allowing Android users to make edits through natural language text or voice commands.
- Users can request edits like lighting adjustments, object removal, or photo restoration, and even apply creative transformations with follow-up instructions.
Key Facts
- The feature, first launched on Pixel 10 devices in August, is now available to Android users aged 18+ in English.
- Google has extended C2PA Content Credentialsin Photos to mark images edited or generated with AI, enhancing transparency.
Background
Google announced on Tuesday that Android users can now edit photos in Google Photos by simply talking to or texting the AI. The feature is an AI-driven feature that allows users to describe their preferred edits in natural language rather than using editing tools to do so.
To utilize the tool, the user may simply tap the Help me edit button in the Photos editor and type or speak what he/she wish to change. They can demand modifications such as changing the lighting, eliminating unnecessary objects, and even restoring old photos. For those unsure where to begin, the app offers Gemini’s suggested edits or a simple “make it better” option.
The AI can also make creative transformations by adding imaginative elements to photos. Edits don’t stop with a single request; users can continue with follow-up instructions to fine-tune results.
The rollout follows the feature’s debut on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S. in August. Now, it is available more widely to Android users aged 18 and above, though currently limited to English.
Google has also announced the extension of C2PA Content Credentials in Google Photos, in addition to the AI editing. This feature marks when images have been created or modified using AI, supporting transparency in digital content. It was earlier exclusive to Pixel devices but will now be available on Android as well.
This update will make photo editing more user-friendly and easier to use, eliminating the complexity of traditional photo editing tools.
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