Google Photos Just Got Smarter with Conversational AI Image Editing

Looks like Google is reimagining how people edit photos with the launch of AI-powered conversational editing in Google Photos. Announced with the Pixel 10 series, the feature lets users simply drop voice or text prompts to describe changes and watch them happen in real time. 

The latest Pixel 10 AI tool is, as always, powered by Google's Gemini AI and aims to make photo editing super simple for its users. Google states in its official release post, "No need to select tools or adjust sliders. All you have to do is ask Photos for the edits you want to see."

So, instead of hunting for sliders or filters, users can simply take to natural-language prompts like "remove the person in the background" or "brighten this shot."

In addition, Google also states that multiple edits can be stacked in a single conversation, allowing users to refine their images as naturally as talking to a friend. This is similar to Realme's AI Genie feature with the Realme 15 series. 

However, with great power comes a great need for transparency. That's exactly why every AI-modified photo will now carry C2PA content credentials. For those unaware, this is a digital watermark that discloses what edits were made and if AI was involved in any way. The move is part of the initiative to combat misinformation and ensure trust in digital media. 

The rollout begins in the U.S. on the Pixel 10 lineup, which includes the Pixel 10 Pro Fold as well, before expanding to other Android and iOS devices in the coming weeks. 

With conversational AI now baked directly into one of the world’s most widely used photo apps, the days of fiddling with sliders may soon feel as dated as film rolls.