Google Photos introduces voice-powered editing on Pixel 10

At its Made by Google event, the company revealed new AI-powered features for Google Photos that let users simply describe the edits they want to make. Launching first on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., the “edit by asking” tool allows people to use voice or text commands to adjust their photos. Instead of learning complex editing tools, users can request changes in plain language, such as “remove the cars in the background” or “restore this old photo,” and the app will carry out the task. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI, the feature can handle a wide range of adjustments, from correcting lighting and removing distractions to more advanced edits like changing backgrounds or adding items into an image. Google demonstrated playful examples, such as adding sunglasses or a party hat to a subject, showing how the tool supports both practical fixes and creative enhancements. For those unsure of what edits to request, a simple command like “make it better” prompts the app to automatically improve the photo, while suggestions and follow-up commands let users refine results further. Alongside the new editing capability, Google Photos is adopting support for C2PA Content Credentials, a standard that helps verify the origin of images and whether AI tools were involved in their creation or modification. On Pixel 10, C2PA will work with the Camera app itself, applying to all photos taken with it, even when no AI edits are made. This addition aims to build trust and transparency as AI-driven editing becomes more common. Google confirmed that while “edit by asking” is available immediately for Pixel 10 users, the C2PA update will expand gradually to Google Photos across Android and iOS in the weeks to come. By combining natural language editing with content authenticity tools, Google is positioning Photos as both more accessible and more trustworthy for everyday users navigating an AI-enhanced visual world.