Google has finally completed the rollout of its powerful AI-powered editing tools to all Google Photos users on eligible mobile devices, free of charge. This move marks a significant upgrade for the popular photo management app, bringing advanced editing capabilities to millions of users.
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| Explore the creative possibilities with Google Photos' new AI editing features |
Key Features Now Available:
- Magic Eraser: Ideal for removing unwanted objects or people from the background of photos.
- Magic Editor: A more powerful tool for editing larger portions of images, especially useful for removing foreground objects.
- Photo Unblur: Helps sharpen blurry images.
- Portrait Light: Enhances lighting in portrait photos.
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| The Google logo signifies the innovative AI editing features now available in Google Photos |
How to Use the New Tools
Google has provided some tips for getting the most out of these new features:
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Magic Eraser vs. Magic Editor: Use Magic Eraser for quick, small edits in the background. Magic Editor is better for larger, more complex edits, especially in the foreground.
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Selection Techniques:
- Zoom in for finer control
- Circle or brush across objects with complex edges
- Tap to select objects that stand out clearly
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Accessing the Tools:
- Magic Eraser: Found under Tools on the edit screen
- Magic Editor: Has its own dedicated button in edit mode
The Long Road to Rollout
Google announced these features would be coming to all users back in April, but the rollout has been gradual. The company cited the challenge of ensuring compatibility across thousands of different Android devices as the reason for the delay.
Hardware Requirements
To access these new AI editing tools, devices must meet the following minimum specifications:
- 3GB of RAM
- Android 8.0+ or iOS 15+
This update represents a significant democratization of AI-powered photo editing tools, bringing capabilities once reserved for high-end devices to a much wider audience. It's a clear indication of Google's commitment to making advanced AI technology accessible to all users, regardless of their device.
As these tools become more widely available, it will be interesting to see how they impact the way people approach photo editing and sharing on mobile devices. The ease of use and powerful results could lead to a new era of creativity in mobile photography.
Update: Thursday August 01 09:06
Google Photos is also enhancing its video editing capabilities with a redesigned user interface and new features. The updated video editor will include larger, labeled buttons for common actions like Mute, Enhance, and Stabilize, as well as a redesigned Export frame button. A notable addition is the new playback speed control, allowing users to adjust video speeds with five options ranging from 1/4x to 4x. These speed changes can be applied to entire videos or specific sections, giving users more creative control over their video content directly within the app. While these video editing enhancements are still in development, they represent Google's commitment to improving both photo and video editing capabilities in Google Photos.
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| Manage beautiful memories with the upgraded Google Photos interface |