Google Photos ‘Help me edit’ Feature Goes Live in India With Gemini AI

Google has started rolling out its Gemini-powered photo editing feature to users in India, bringing AI-driven image editing to Google Photos. The feature, called “Help me edit”, allows users to modify photos using simple voice or text prompts, making photo editing more intuitive and accessible across supported Android devices.

Google Photos AI Editing Feature Comes to India

The “Help me edit” feature was first introduced with the Pixel 10 series and later expanded to Android users in the US. With the latest rollout, Google has now made the feature available more widely in India, enabling users to edit images without manually navigating complex editing tools.

Powered by Google Gemini, the feature transforms natural language instructions into precise photo edits, simplifying everything from basic adjustments to advanced visual enhancements.

What’s New for Google Photos Users in India

Wide Device Compatibility

Google confirmed that the feature is available on:

• Any Android phone running Android 8.0 or later

• Devices with at least 4GB of RAM

This ensures broad accessibility across mid-range and premium smartphones.

Support for Multiple Indian Languages

The AI editing tool supports several regional languages, allowing users to issue commands in:

• English

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Marathi

• Telugu

• Bengali

• Gujarati

This multilingual support makes AI photo editing more inclusive for Indian users.

Advanced Face-Based Editing Capabilities

AI-Powered Facial Adjustments

Google Photos in India now supports face-based edits, allowing users to ask the app to:

• Remove accessories like sunglasses

• Open closed eyes

• Adjust facial expressions, including adding or refining a smile

These edits are generated using images stored in a user’s face groups within Google Photos, helping the AI maintain realistic results.

Nano Banana Tool Enhances Precision

Google Photos’ editor is also gaining access to the Gemini-powered Nano Banana tool. This tool is designed to perform targeted edits while maintaining facial and subject consistency, ensuring that changes blend naturally into the image.

Content Credentials and Edit Transparency

C2PA Content Credentials Added

Google is introducing C2PA Content Credentials support in Google Photos. With this update:

• Edited images will carry a digital label

• The label indicates that the image has been modified

• It also includes information about the image’s edit history

This move aligns with Google’s broader push for transparency and responsible AI usage.

How “Help me edit” Works in Google Photos

Step-by-Step Usage

To use the feature:

1. Open a photo in Google Photos

2. Tap on the “Help me edit” option inside the editor

3. Type or speak what you want to change

Instead of manually selecting tools, users can describe edits in plain language.

From Basic Fixes to Advanced Visual Changes

The AI supports a wide range of edits, including:

• Improving lighting

• Removing unwanted background objects

• Enhancing colours

• Applying a new visual style to an image

The tool also allows follow-up instructions, enabling users to refine edits step by step. For example, after removing an object, users can ask the AI to further adjust colours or enhance the main subject.

Why This Update Matters

With this rollout, Google Photos joins other major platforms like Apple and Android in integrating AI-first creative tools. The addition of natural language editing, regional language support, and transparent content credentials positions Google Photos as one of the most advanced consumer photo editing apps currently available in India.