Google Photos Unleashes AI Editor for All Androids

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Android users are receiving a major upgrade to their photo editing capabilities with a new AI-powered feature in Google Photos. What was once an exclusive tool for the Pixel 10 series is now rolling out to all eligible Android devices, transforming how users can enhance their pictures.

This new conversational photo editor, previously hailed as the ultimate AI photo-editing tool, allows for complex edits using simple text or voice commands.

How to Use the Conversational Photo Editor

Getting started with this powerful new feature is straightforward. Within the Google Photos app, simply open the image you wish to edit and select the "Help me edit" button located in the bottom corner.

The interface will present you with several suggested prompts, such as "remove background clutter" or "focus more on the subject." However, the real power lies in the text field, where you can type or speak your own custom commands.

From Simple Fixes to Creative Transformations

Powered by Google's Gemini AI, the editor can handle a wide range of requests. You can ask for simple adjustments like "remove the glare" or more significant changes like "add clouds to the sky." If you're unsure what an image needs, a general prompt like "make the photo better" will let the AI take the lead.

The tool also encourages creativity, allowing for imaginative edits such as placing your subject in outer space or moving your pet to a beach setting. According to Google's demonstrations, these edits are performed swiftly, with results appearing in just a few seconds.

AI Transparency and Future Features

To ensure transparency, any image modified with this feature will carry a C2PA "Edited with AI tools" label. This update is part of a series of AI enhancements for Google Photos, which recently added the ability to create short video clips from photos and apply various artistic styles.

While this conversational editor is the first of the Pixel 10 exclusive features to get a wider release, it's possible that other tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take may also become available to more Android users in the future.