New Gemini-powered “edit by asking” feature debuts on Pixel 10 with added transparency tools
Editing Made Simple
At its Made by Google event, the company introduced a major upgrade to Google Photos: the ability to edit images by simply asking.
- The new “edit by asking” feature lets users describe edits through voice or text commands.
- It launches first on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., before expanding more widely.
- The feature is powered by Gemini, Google’s AI model.
Examples of what users can request:
- “Remove the cars in the background.”
- “Restore this old photo.”
- “Make it better.” (Google Photos will apply automatic enhancements).
Users can also fine-tune edits with follow-up requests, making the process conversational.
What It Can Do
The AI-powered tool covers a wide range of edits:
- Basic adjustments: lighting, contrast, sharpness.
- Object removal: eliminating distractions in the background.
- Restorations: improving old or damaged photos.
- Creative edits: changing backgrounds, adding items like sunglasses or party hats.
The feature is designed to help people who may not be familiar with traditional editing tools still make professional-looking changes.
Content Transparency with C2PA
Alongside editing, Google is adding support for C2PA Content Credentials, a standard designed to improve transparency around how images are made or altered.
- Pixel 10 phones are the first Google devices to support the standard.
- Any photos taken with the Pixel 10 Camera app will carry C2PA metadata, whether AI editing is used or not.
- Over the next few weeks, C2PA support will expand across Google Photos on iOS and Android.
This move comes amid rising concerns about AI-manipulated media, giving users clearer information about image authenticity.
Availability
- “Edit by asking” launches today on Pixel 10 in the U.S.
- C2PA support begins with Pixel 10 and rolls out gradually across Google Photos.
