Google Photos brings its prompt-based editing feature to India, Australia and Japan

Google Expands AI-Powered Photo Editing Features to More Users Worldwide

Google is making it easier for users around the world to enhance their photos using artificial intelligence technology. The company recently announced the expansion of natural language-based editing in Google Photos to additional countries, including Australia, India, and Japan. This feature, initially introduced for Pixel 10 users in the U.S. last year, allows users to describe the edits they want to make in simple text commands instead of using complex editing tools.

When users in the newly supported countries tap on the edit option for a photo, they will now see a “Help me Edit” box. From there, they can choose from suggested prompts or input their own requests in plain language. For example, users can ask the app to remove objects from the background, adjust image blur, or restore old photos with just a few words.

The AI-powered editing feature can handle specific requests such as adjusting a person’s pose, removing accessories like glasses, or even correcting closed eyes in photos where someone blinked. Google utilizes its Nano Banana image model for these transformations, and all editing processes occur directly within the app without requiring an internet connection.

This feature is compatible with any Android device with at least 4GB of RAM running Android 8.0 or higher, extending its accessibility beyond Google’s Pixel phones. Additionally, Google is expanding language support to include Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, and Gujarati, enabling users to utilize the tool in their native languages.

In addition to the geographic expansion, Google is also introducing C2PA Content Credentials support in Google Photos for these countries. This metadata will provide information on when an image was created or edited using AI, aiming to help users identify AI-generated content more easily.

This move is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI capabilities into Google Photos. In the past year, the company has expanded AI-powered search functions to over 100 countries and introduced AI templates for converting photos into various artistic styles. Recently, Google launched a “Meme me” feature that allows users to create memes by combining reference templates with their own images.