Google’s Pixel 10 series introduced an AI-powered conversational editing tool in Photos, allowing users to make edits by describing them through voice or text. The feature was exclusive to Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold. It is now rolling out to eligible Android devices beyond the Pixel 10 lineup.
Eligible users will see a “Help me edit” button in the Photos editor. After tapping it, users can describe the changes they want using their voice or text, and Gemini applies the edit. The tool supports:
- Background changes (e.g., blur backgrounds, adjust skies)
- Object-level edits (e.g., remove or add objects)
- Lighting and color adjustments (e.g., brighten, fix exposure, adjust tone)
- Composition refinements (e.g., crop, straighten horizons)
- Users can provide follow-up prompts to refine results without restarting the edit.
Google Photos also offers suggested edits, such as “make it better.” Users can accept a suggestion and add further instructions, like “reduce saturation” or “soften shadows,” to fine-tune the image. The “Help me edit” button sits within the standard editor panel. In some cases, Photos may surface suggested edit chips you can tap before describing your own request.
Edits are applied within Google Photos. Saving creates a new version, allowing users to revert to the original at any time through version history.
Limitations
- Language is limited to English (US) at launch.
- Rollout is US-only for now, but should reach more regions soon.
- Availability depends on device capability and the latest Photos and Gemini updates.
- Complex or highly specific edits may require multiple follow-up prompts.
