Google has rolled out a major update for its popular app, Google Photos, introducing six new AI-powered features designed to make photo editing, creation, and searching easier and more intelligent.
According to Google’s official blog, these features are based on Gemini’s imaging model “Nano Banana”, allowing users to perform advanced edits such as removing sunglasses, fixing smiles, or recreating photos in artistic styles.
Additionally, Google has enhanced the “Ask Photos” feature — an AI-powered search tool that helps users find specific photos or details instantly using voice or text commands.
The update will be available on Android, iOS, and the web, with select features launching first in the US and India.
🖼️ Easy Editing with a Single Command
The new “Help Me Edit” feature allows users to edit photos simply by giving voice or text commands like “remove sunglasses,” “open my eyes,” or “add a smile.”
Google Photos uses users’ personal face groups to make edits that are more accurate and natural-looking.
🎨 A Smarter and Redesigned Editor
The updated editor lets users describe what changes they want — no need to adjust sliders or switch between tools manually.
It includes gesture-based controls and one-tap editing suggestions, making the editing experience faster and more intuitive.
This redesigned editor will also be available soon for iOS users in the US.
🤖 Editing with Nano Banana
Gemini’s AI model Nano Banana is now fully integrated into Google Photos.
Users can type commands like “turn this photo into a Renaissance painting” or “make it look like a children’s storybook.”
The tool generates creative and new versions of photos within seconds.
📸 “Create with AI” Templates
Google has added a new section under the Create tab — “Create with AI.”
Powered by Nano Banana, this feature lets users create images in popular styles, such as “put me in a high-fashion photoshoot” or “make my professional headshot.”
In the coming weeks, personalized templates will launch in the US, using each user’s photo library to generate custom edits based on their hobbies and interests — such as doodles or cartoon-style images.
🔍 Smarter Search with “Ask Photos”
The new Ask Photos feature enables users to search their photo libraries using natural language.
Users can simply speak or type what they’re looking for, and the app instantly shows the most relevant photos or details.
According to Google, this feature is now expanding to over 100 countries and 17 new languages, allowing more users worldwide to benefit from it.