Google Photos AI editor makes smart photo touch-ups effortless on Android

If your camera roll is always overflowing, the new Google Photos AI editor is about to make your life easier. Google just announced a major redesign for its Android photo editor, putting powerful, AI-driven suggestions front and center. No more endless scrolling through menus—just open a photo, hit “Edit,” and watch as Google Photos instantly understands what’s in your image.

This update is all about context. Want to tweak something specific? Just tap, circle, or brush over a subject or area. Google Photos immediately offers up smart, one-tap edit suggestions for what you’ve selected. Tap a bystander, and you’ll see options to move, erase, or “reimagine” them (yes, like Magic Editor, but smarter). Select a person in the foreground, and you’ll get tailored choices: sharpen, add light, adjust focus, move, or more.

You’ll also see convenient new tools the moment you hit Edit—like Auto Frame for cropping, aspect ratio adjustments, rotation, and a handy before/after button.

This new approach actually makes editing faster. There’s no digging for tools. Everything feels instant and tailored to the part of the image you care about. It’s a quality-of-life improvement in how easy photo editing on Android can be. The Google Photos AI editor rolls out soon, and it’s proof that Google’s making serious photo magic accessible for everyone.

In related news, Google just dropped Android 16—check our coverage for all the latest.