Prime Highlights
- Google Photos now lets users in India, Australia, and Japan edit photos using AI-powered text instructions, simplifying complex edits.
- The update supports multiple Indian languages and introduces AI-generated Content Credentials to show when images are created or edited.
Key Facts
- The AI editing feature works on any Android device with 4GB RAM or more running Android 8.0+, using Google’s Nano Banana image model directly on-device.
- Users can make advanced edits like changing poses, removing objects, or restoring old photos without needing an internet connection.
Background
Google has expanded its AI-powered photo editing feature in Google Photos to users in India, Australia, and Japan. This update makes advanced photo editing easier to use. The company announced the update on Tuesday as part of its ongoing push to bring artificial intelligence tools to everyday users.
The feature allows people to edit photos using simple text instructions instead of manual tools. When users tap the edit option on a photo, they will now see a “Help me Edit” box. From there, they can choose suggested prompts or type their own commands in plain language, such as asking the app to remove an object, adjust background blur, or restore an old image.
The AI can handle detailed requests. Users can ask it to change a person’s pose, remove glasses, or fix closed eyes in a photo. Google said the tool uses its Nano Banana image model, and the editing process happens directly on the device. This means users do not need an internet connection for the actual photo changes.
The feature is not limited to Google’s Pixel phones. It works on any Android device with at least 4GB of RAM running Android 8.0 or newer. Along with the regional rollout, Google added support for more languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali and Gujarati. Allowing more users to edit photos in their native language.
Google is also rolling out C2PA Content Credentials in Google Photos in these countries. This feature adds metadata to show when an image has been created or edited using AI, helping users better understand the content they see.
The update follows several new AI features in Google Photos. Google keeps expanding its search, editing, and creative tools in markets around the world.
