Google Photos debuts redesigned editor with new AI tools | TechCrunch
May 28, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Google Photos is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a redesigned editor that introduces new AI features, Reimagine and Auto Frame, previously exclusive to Pixel devices. The Reimagine feature allows users to transform objects and backgrounds in photos using text prompts, such as changing a gloomy sky to clear blue skies. Auto Frame offers suggestions for framing photos by cropping, widening, or using generative AI to fill blank spaces. The new editor consolidates all editing tools and provides AI-powered suggestions for quick edits, including the new "AI Enhance" option, which combines effects like image sharpening and object removal.
The redesign will begin rolling out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS following later in the year. Additionally, Google has introduced a feature that allows users to share albums via QR codes, facilitating easier access and contribution to albums during group events. This update aims to enhance user experience by making photo editing more accessible and collaborative.
Key takeaways:
Google Photos is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a redesigned editor that includes new AI features, Reimagine and Auto Frame, previously exclusive to Pixel devices.
The Reimagine feature uses generative AI to transform objects and backgrounds in photos with text prompts, while Auto Frame suggests different ways to frame a photo.
The new editor offers AI-powered suggestions for quick edits and allows users to tap specific parts of a photo for targeted editing tools.
The redesign will roll out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS following later this year, and now includes the ability to share albums via QR codes.
