Google has started rolling out a new AI-powered photo editing feature in India that allows users to edit pictures just by describing what they want. The feature, called “Help me edit,” is powered by Google’s Gemini AI and is now available on supported Android phones across the country.
Earlier, this feature was introduced with the Pixel 10 series and later expanded to Android users in the US. With the latest update, Indian users can now access it directly within the Google Photos app. The tool lets people make photo edits using natural language text or voice commands, instead of manually selecting editing tools.
Google said the feature supports several Indian languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, and Gujarati. It works on Android phones running Android 8.0 or later, as long as the device has at least 4GB of RAM.
With “Help me edit,” users can ask Google Photos to improve lighting, remove unwanted objects, change colours, or apply a new visual style to an image. The tool also supports face-based edits. For example, users can ask the app to remove sunglasses, open closed eyes, or adjust facial expressions like adding a smile. These changes are created using images already saved in the user’s face groups in Google Photos.
Google Photos in India is also getting access to the Gemini-powered “Nano Banana” tool. This feature helps make precise edits while keeping the face or subject consistent, even after multiple changes.
To improve transparency, Google is adding support for C2PA Content Credentials. This means edited images will carry a digital label showing that the picture has been modified and will include details about its edit history.
Using the feature is simple. Users just need to open a photo in Google Photos, tap on “Help me edit” inside the editor, and then type or speak their request. The AI also supports follow-up instructions, allowing users to refine edits step by step.
With this update, Google aims to make photo editing easier and more accessible, especially for users who prefer simple voice or text commands over complex editing tools.
