Google Photos has introduced a fresh wave of AI-powered tools that make editing photos smarter and faster. The new features allow users to edit people and objects in images, use an Ask button for AI-generated answers or edit requests, apply creative AI templates to design new photos, and search their photo libraries using natural language.
Google first launched prompt-based editing for Pixel 10 phones in August. Now, iPhone users in the U.S. can also describe edits with voice or text to modify their photos. Google confirmed on Tuesday that it is also rolling out its redesigned photo editor to iOS, offering simpler and more intuitive editing controls.
The update includes a personalized editing tool that recognizes people in pictures through Google Photos’ face groups. Users can tap the “Help me edit” option and write specific commands for individuals in a photo. For example, they can type, “Remove Riley’s sunglasses, open my eyes, make Engel smile, and open her eyes,” and the system will apply those edits accordingly.
Google also integrated its popular AI image model, Nano Banana, into Google Photos to help users recreate their images in unique artistic styles such as Renaissance portraits or comic strip visuals. Alongside this, the app now includes AI templates that let users instantly transform a photo into a themed format. With Nano Banana, people can easily turn images into retro portraits or even action figure-style shots. Google said it will release this feature next week on Android under the Create tab for users in the U.S. and India, two regions where Nano Banana enjoys the most activity.
To make these AI tools easier to use, Google has added a new Ask button to the Photos interface. This button serves as a central hub for AI interactions. Users can ask questions about their photos, explore related memories, or issue edit commands through prompts. Google will also display suggestion chips to show users what kind of edits or queries they can make. The Ask button is now rolling out to iOS and Android users in the U.S.
Google is also expanding its AI-powered photo search to more users worldwide. The company first launched the feature in the U.S. last year, and it’s now reaching over 100 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and South Africa. The search now supports 17 additional languages, including Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.
TechMarge reports that these updates reflect Google’s steady push to integrate AI deeply into everyday photo use—making editing, organizing, and exploring memories simpler and more creative than ever.
