Google Photos Edit by Asking Unveils 5 Powerful AI Tools

Key Points

• Google Photos Edit by Asking Unveils 5 Powerful AI Tools
• Google Photos now supports voice and text photo edits
• “Edit by asking” rolls out first on Pixel 10 in the U.S.
• Powered by Gemini AI for smarter, natural edits
• Includes C2PA content credentials for image transparency

At its latest Made by Google event, the tech giant introduced a powerful new feature in Google Photos called “edit by asking.” As the name suggests, you can now simply talk or type what changes you want in your photo,  and it’ll happen.

Source: Google – Techtoken

This feature launches first on the new Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., and it works using Gemini AI, Google’s advanced natural language model. You can say things like:

• “Remove the cars in the background.”

• “Make the sky look bluer.”

• “Fix the lighting.”

• Or even “Add a party hat and sunglasses”

Even if you’re not sure what to ask for, a simple “make it better” will do the trick. The app will analyze the image and apply smart, automatic enhancements based on its understanding.

Edit images in Google Photos by simply asking

Pretty cool feature. Your turn, @Apple pic.twitter.com/Z60Sjf1tRW

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And the best part? You don’t need any editing skills. You just need your voice or your thumbs.

The feature also caters to users who may not be tech-savvy or have experience with traditional editing tools. It opens up photo editing to a much broader audience by eliminating the learning curve. All you need to do is describe what you want,  and Gemini takes care of the rest.

Gemini can now edit your photos for you! #MadeByGoogle pic.twitter.com/y1s3UPHLoF

— Pixlo (@pixlospot) August 20, 2025

This natural language approach reflects a wider trend of simplifying user experiences across major platforms. For example, Windows 11’s new dark mode is another example of user-friendly customization designed with accessibility in mind.

Source: Google – Techtoken

How Gemini AI and C2PA Are Changing the Photo Game

Gemini AI is doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes. This is the same AI engine Google uses across its platforms, and it now powers this new visual editing tool. Users can give natural language commands, and Gemini figures out what needs to be done.

From now on, you can edit your photos and images in @googlephotos by simply asking.

Coming first to Pixel 10 in the U.S.

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This makes photo editing more accessible for users who don’t want to mess with sliders, tools, or confusing menus. Whether it’s removing photobombers or tweaking the lighting in your selfie, you can now fix your images in seconds.

But Google didn’t stop at convenience.

They’re also prioritizing transparency.

With the introduction of C2PA Content Credentials, every photo edited using AI tools will carry metadata showing how it was made. That includes details about any AI-generated or enhanced elements.

C2PA is an open standard developed to help people understand whether content was created or manipulated using artificial intelligence.

Fix lighting, remove distractions, or bring an old photo back to life – all you have to do is ask Photos 😌✨

Now Pixel 10 users in the U.S. can use text or voice to edit in #GooglePhotos!https://t.co/j3581mOTd8

— Google Photos (@googlephotos) August 20, 2025

Pixel 10 users will be the first to experience this, from the moment a photo is taken in the camera app, C2PA support kicks in.

Even if AI isn’t used in that image, the metadata system will be in place. Eventually, these features will roll out to Google Photos across both Android and iOS.

This move comes as Big Tech companies face rising scrutiny. Google’s approach aligns with a broader push for accountability, as seen in recent developments like the Google and YouTube data lawsuit, where user data practices are under the microscope.

This update gives users more control, not just over how their images look, but also how their content is represented online. In a world of increasing AI use, this level of transparency could be essential.

Smart Suggestions and Follow-Up Edits Make It Dynamic

One of the most exciting aspects of the Google Photos Edit by Asking feature is its interactivity and dynamism. This isn’t a one-time request system; it behaves more like a conversation.

Once you request an edit, Google Photos may offer suggestions for further improvements. For instance, if you say “make it better,” the app could respond with options like:

• “Do you want to brighten the background?”

• “Would you like to sharpen the subject’s face?”

• “Should I remove the clutter in the corner?”

This layered editing style makes the experience more collaborative and intuitive. You’re not just giving commands,  you’re getting feedback.

Additionally, you can stack edits on top of each other. After an initial change, you might follow up with:

• “Now change the background to a beach.”

• “Add a sunset effect”

• “Make it look vintage.”

Google Photos will remember the context of your previous request and apply the new ones accordingly. It’s fluid, fast, and feels like a natural back-and-forth conversation.

This level of interaction makes photo editing feel less like a chore and more like a creative process anyone can enjoy.

And for those moments when you just don’t know where to start, the app can take the lead. Just ask for help, and it will provide options you might not have thought of. It’s like having a personal photo editor in your pocket, 24/7.

This innovation sits alongside other smart consumer tools, such as the recent NVIDIA app update that improves how users manage GPU features, or even hobby-driven tech like Teenage Engineering’s free PC case that’s delighting DIY enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, the power behind such AI-driven creativity tools is also getting a boost. AI startups like Cohere, now valued at $6.8B, are helping redefine what modern AI can do — making features like “edit by asking” possible at scale.