At its Made by Google event this week, Google unveiled a major update to Google Photos: you can now talk to the app and ask it to edit your pictures for you.
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Launching first on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., the new “edit by asking” feature uses Gemini to process natural language commands, either by voice or text. That means you can say things like “remove the cars in the background” or even just “make it better,” and Google Photos will automatically adjust your image.
The tool isn’t just for subtle fixes. Beyond lighting tweaks or distraction removals, it can also handle creative edits, like changing backgrounds or even adding elements to your shots, think sunglasses or a party hat dropped onto your subject in seconds. Follow-up requests are also supported, letting you refine edits as you go.
For less tech-savvy users, this could be a game-changer, making powerful editing tools accessible without needing to know layers, masks, or sliders.
Google also announced that Pixel 10 devices will be the first to support C2PA Content Credentials in Google Photos. This standard improves transparency around how an image was made and whether AI played a role. All photos taken with the Pixel Camera app will include these credentials, even when AI isn’t used. The rollout to other devices on iOS and Android will follow in the weeks ahead.
“Edit by asking” is available starting today on Pixel 10.
