Google Photos adds subtle face touch-up tools
▼ Summary
– Google has announced new touch-up tools for the Google Photos image editor to subtly enhance or fix faces in photos.
– The tools are being rolled out globally starting today, but only on Android 9.0+ devices with at least 4GB of RAM.
– Users can select a specific face to remove blemishes, whiten teeth, smooth skin, and adjust features like irises and lips.
– The intensity of these effects can be adjusted to ensure they remain subtle and not overly noticeable.
– The tools are accessible within the Google Photos app after selecting a face in a photo.
Google Photos is introducing a new suite of editing features specifically designed for portrait retouching. These tools allow users to apply subtle enhancements and refinements directly to faces within their pictures, offering a more polished look without heavy-handed edits. The functionality is now beginning a global rollout through the mobile app.
Availability requires a device running Android 9.0 or higher with a minimum of 4GB of RAM. Once a face is selected in the photo editor, users gain access to a focused set of adjustments. These include options to remove blemishes, whiten teeth, and smooth skin. More detailed controls also allow for tweaks to the irises, under-eye areas, eyebrows, and lips. A key aspect is the adjustable intensity slider for each effect, letting people fine-tune the changes to maintain a natural appearance.
This update represents a significant expansion of the built-in editing capabilities, moving beyond basic filters and crops. By integrating these AI-powered touch-up tools directly into the platform, Google Photos aims to simplify the process of creating flattering portraits, making advanced editing more accessible to everyday users. The global rollout is expected to continue over the coming weeks.
(Source: The Verge)
