Edit Google Photos with Voice Commands
▼ Summary
– Google announced a new “edit by asking” feature in Google Photos that allows users to request edits via voice or text using natural language.
– The feature leverages Gemini AI to perform tasks like removing objects, adjusting lighting, or adding creative elements to photos.
– It is designed to help less tech-savvy users improve their photos, even with vague requests like “make it better” or by following automated suggestions.
– Google is adding C2PA Content Credentials support to Pixel 10 devices first, enhancing transparency about image origins and AI involvement.
– Both features will debut on Pixel 10 in the U.S., with C2PA rolling out later to iOS and Android Google Photos users.
Google Photos is introducing a powerful new way to edit images using voice or text commands, making advanced photo adjustments accessible to everyone. Announced at the recent Made by Google event, this feature will debut on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., allowing users to simply describe the changes they want, whether it’s removing unwanted objects, enhancing lighting, or even restoring old photographs.
Alongside this innovation, Google is integrating C2PA Content Credentials into Google Photos, starting with the Pixel 10. This standard increases transparency by documenting how an image was created, including whether AI played a role in its editing or generation. The implementation covers photos taken with the Pixel Camera app, providing authenticity details even for images not altered by artificial intelligence.
Powered by Gemini, the “edit by asking” tool understands natural language requests. You might instruct the app to “remove the cars in the background” or broadly ask it to “make this photo look better.” The system can handle everything from basic corrections to creative transformations, such as adding accessories like sunglasses or changing the scene entirely. For those unsure where to start, the feature offers suggestions and supports follow-up commands for refining the results.
Google plans to expand C2PA support to Google Photos on iOS and Android in the coming weeks, while the voice-guided editing capability becomes available immediately. This update represents a significant step toward more intuitive, inclusive photo editing, empowering users of all skill levels to enhance their images with ease.
