Google Gemini now Supports Photo Editing via AI prompts
Google has enhanced its Gemini app by integrating an AI-powered image editing tool that lets users modify photos using simple conversational prompts. This update means users no longer need to switch between editing apps they can now make changes directly within Gemini. Originally introduced through Google AI Studio in March, the tool is now rolling out globally and supports more than 45 languages.
How the AI Editing Tool Works
With this upgrade, users can upload or generate an image in the Gemini app and request edits in natural language. For instance, someone might say, “Add a sunset in the background,” or “Change my shirt colour to red.” The AI, powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash, can handle complex edits like object addition, background enhancement, and style transformation all with intuitive commands.
Additionally, the editing tool responds intelligently by interpreting context. If a user uploads a selfie and asks to see themselves with different hair, the system generates an appropriate variation without needing design skills. This makes it accessible even for people unfamiliar with traditional editing software.
However, Google has emphasized safety. The tool is programmed to reject any prompts that involve harmful or inappropriate content. This includes potential misuse such as deepfake creation, which has raised growing concern in the AI space.
Safeguards and Google’s AI Vision
To promote responsible use, Google embeds an invisible SynthID watermark into every image altered or created through the feature. This helps identify AI-generated content. Moreover, the company is experimenting with visible watermarks to increase transparency for viewers.
The image editing rollout is part of Google’s broader strategy to blend AI into everyday tools. Rather than expecting users to learn complex systems, the company aims to make advanced capabilities more accessible. With the Gemini app’s new features, users can explore creative possibilities while staying within a secure framework.
Although the rollout is gradual and may take days to reach everyone, the direction is clear. Google is steadily pushing AI integration into familiar applications making the future of digital creativity both powerful and user-friendly.
