Google is adding a new way to edit photos in Google Photos, allowing users to make changes simply by describing what they want to see.
The update, rolling out to eligible Android users in India, introduces a more conversational approach to editing. Instead of switching between tools, sliders and menus, users can now open an image, tap the “Help me edit” option, and type or say their request. The app then applies the changes automatically. This means common fixes can be handled in a single step.
Reflections on windows can be removed, unwanted background objects erased, and lighting adjusted without manual fine-tuning. More complex requests — such as straightening an image, improving shadows and enhancing colours at the same time — can also be handled through one prompt.
The feature extends beyond basic clean-up. Users can ask Photos to expand a tightly cropped image, restore older, faded pictures, or adjust portraits with studio-style lighting. It can also be used for more imaginative edits, such as reworking a room with new furniture or adding playful elements to everyday scenes.
Google is also introducing personalised edits for group photos. By referencing people saved in private face groups, users can request changes such as removing someone’s sunglasses or adjusting a facial expression. The idea is to correct small but familiar issues that often spoil otherwise good group shots.
Another addition, known as Nano Banana, focuses on creative transformations. Rather than making incremental adjustments, users can describe an entirely new look or style and have the image reworked accordingly. It is positioned as a way to experiment visually without needing advanced editing skills.
All of these tools are powered by Gemini, Google’s artificial intelligence system. They are available in several Indian languages — including Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali and Gujarati — as well as English.
The features are supported on Android devices running Android 8.0 or later, with at least 4 GB of RAM. For Google, the update reflects a broader shift towards making AI-driven tools feel less technical and more conversational — bringing photo editing closer to describing an idea than learning how to execute it.