Google is widening access to its text-based photo editing tools, giving users in India, Australia, and Japan a faster, simpler way to edit images using everyday language.
Instead of tweaking sliders or navigating complex menus, users can now type what they want to change, and Google Photos does the rest.
The company confirmed that its prompt-driven editing feature is rolling out to these new markets, building on an earlier launch limited to U.S.-based Pixel users. With this update, Google Photos moves one step closer to becoming a hands-off editing assistant rather than a traditional photo editor.
Editing Photos by Talking to Them
Once users open a photo and tap “Edit,” they’ll see a new “Help me edit” option. From there, they can choose suggested prompts or type their own instructions in plain language.
Requests can be simple, like removing unwanted objects from the background, or more nuanced, such as sharpening a blurry subject or restoring faded details in an old photo. The tool also handles personal edits, including adjusting facial expressions, removing accessories like glasses, or correcting closed eyes in group shots.
Behind the scenes, Google powers these edits with its Nano Banana image model, which processes changes directly inside the app. That means users don’t need an active internet connection for the actual editing, a key advantage in regions with inconsistent connectivity.
Not Just for Pixel Phones
Unlike some of Google’s earlier AI features, this one doesn’t lock users into Pixel hardware. Any Android device running Android 8.0 or higher with at least 4GB of RAM can access the feature, opening it up to a much broader audience.
Google is also expanding language support alongside the rollout. Users can now interact with the editing tool in several local languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, and Gujarati, making the experience far more accessible across India.
Clear Labels for AI-Edited Images
As part of the same expansion, Google Photos now supports C2PA Content Credentials in these regions. These credentials add metadata to images that shows whether AI created or edited them.
With AI-altered visuals flooding social platforms, this move helps users understand how an image came to be and adds a layer of transparency that the wider internet is still struggling to standardise.
Another Step in Google’s AI-First Photo Strategy
This update fits neatly into Google’s broader push to weave AI deeper into Google Photos. Over the past few months, the company has expanded AI-powered photo search globally, introduced style-based photo transformations, and even rolled out tools that turn personal images into meme-ready formats.
By turning natural language into an editing interface, Google signals a bigger shift: photo editing no longer requires skill, just intent.
