AI Overhauls Google Photos With Six Powerful New Features

Google Photos is revolutionizing its platform with a significant AI-powered update, introducing six new tools designed to make editing and searching your photo library easier than ever. Forget navigating complex menus; you can now use simple voice or text commands to enhance your images, find specific memories, and unlock your creativity.

This major update, available for both Android and iOS users, comes just in time for the festive season, ensuring your holiday photos look their absolute best.

Effortless Editing with Natural Language

The standout feature is the new "Help me edit" function. Powered by Google's Nano Banana AI model, this tool allows you to describe the changes you want in plain language. Simply say or type what you'd like to do, such as adjusting the lighting, applying a new style, or even swapping out the background, and the AI will handle the rest.

Creative Templates and Flawless Fixes

For those looking for quick inspiration, a new "Create with AI" section offers a range of AI-powered templates. You can instantly transform your photos into professional-looking headshots or apply unique themes without any manual effort.

Additionally, the AI flaw correction tool provides incredible precision. You can remove unwanted objects from a scene, magically open someone's closed eyes in a group shot, or even adjust a facial expression by giving a simple command like "Make them smile."

Smarter Search and Centralized AI

Finding photos is now more intuitive with the "Ask Photos" feature. You can search your entire library using natural language queries, such as "Show me all pictures of my cat wearing a Christmas hat from 2022." This powerful search function is available in over 100 countries and supports 17 languages.

To streamline the experience, a new dedicated "Ask" button serves as a central hub for all AI interactions. Use it to start an edit, find a specific image, or explore related memories in your collection.

Enhanced Editing for iOS Users

Apple users in the US can now also take full advantage of these features, with the ability to edit photos on their iPhone or iPad using text and voice prompts. The redesigned iOS editor also includes support for gesture-based commands and one-tap suggestions, making mobile editing faster and more efficient.

You can see some of these features in action in this video from Google.