Key Points:
- Google Photos introduces voice and text-based AI editing in India
- Powered by Gemini AI, designed for diverse Indian users
- Users can edit photos by typing or speaking instructions
- Facial edits and background changes supported
- Indian language support and AI edit transparency added
Google has launched a powerful new AI-based feature in the Google Photos app for users in India, aiming to simplify photo editing like never before. With this update, users no longer need to understand complex editing tools or adjust sliders manually. Instead, they can simply type or speak what they want to change in a photo.
The feature is powered by Gemini AI and has been designed keeping in mind India’s diverse user base, making advanced photo editing accessible even to those with no prior editing experience.
Edit Photos Using Simple Words
According to Google, users can now give direct instructions such as blur the background, remove window reflection, or improve lighting. Multiple edits can also be combined in a single command, for example, straightening the image, correcting shadows, and enhancing colors at the same time.
This natural language-based editing approach aims to make photo enhancement fast, intuitive, and user-friendly for everyday users.
Smarter Edits for People in Photos
The new AI feature also extends to editing people in photos. Users can request changes such as removing glasses, opening closed eyes, or adding a smile to a person’s face. Google says the AI delivers more accurate results by using private face groups, especially useful in group photos where fine details are often missed.
This marks a significant step in making portrait and group photo editing more precise and personalized.
Nano Banana Brings Creative Photo Transformations
Alongside editing improvements, Google Photos has introduced a creative tool called Nano Banana. This feature allows users to go beyond basic enhancements and completely transform images.
With Nano Banana, users can add furniture to rooms, extend photo frames, restore old photographs, or place people and pets into entirely new scenes. The feature is aimed at users who want to experiment creatively and reimagine their photos.
Indian Language Support and AI Transparency
Google has confirmed that these AI-powered editing tools will support several Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati, making the feature more inclusive.
To enhance transparency, Google Photos is also introducing C2PA content credentials. These will clearly show what AI-based edits have been applied to an image, helping users identify AI-modified content and building greater trust in edited photos.
What It Means for Users
With voice-based AI editing, creative transformation tools, and regional language support, Google Photos is positioning itself as one of the most user-friendly photo editing platforms in India. The update reflects Google’s broader push to integrate generative AI into everyday consumer apps while maintaining transparency and ease of use.
