What to know

  • Google Photos is launching a redesigned editor with AI-powered tools previously exclusive to Pixel phones.
  • The update includes smart suggestions that automatically enhance photos based on their content.
  • New features will roll out gradually to Android and iOS users over the coming weeks.

Google is bringing Pixel-exclusive AI editing features to all Google Photos users as part of a major redesign of the app's editing interface. The update aims to make photo enhancement more accessible and intuitive for everyone.

The redesigned editor introduces AI-powered suggestions that analyze your photos and recommend specific enhancements based on what's in the image. For example, if you're editing a landscape photo, you might see suggestions for enhancing the sky or adjusting colors to make the scene more vibrant.

These smart suggestions were previously only available on Google's Pixel phones, but now they're coming to all devices that use Google Photos. The AI tools can identify different elements in your photos and apply targeted improvements.

The new interface organizes editing tools in a more user-friendly way. You'll find basic adjustments like brightness, contrast, and saturation alongside more advanced AI-powered options. Google has also improved the layout to make frequently used tools more accessible.

Another notable addition is the ability to see before-and-after comparisons of your edits with a simple gesture. This makes it easier to decide if you're happy with the changes you've made.

Google says the update will roll out gradually to Android and iOS users over the coming weeks. Not all features will arrive simultaneously, as the company plans to introduce them in phases to ensure stability.

The move represents Google's broader strategy of eventually bringing Pixel-exclusive features to more users. While Pixel phones still get early access to new AI tools, Google is making these technologies available to a wider audience as they mature.

Users won't need to take any action to receive the update, as it will arrive automatically through the Google Photos app. Once updated, you'll notice the new editing interface when you tap to edit any photo in your library.