Google Photos Marks 10 Years with a Major Editor Upgrade Featuring Intelligent AI Enhancements
To mark the 10th anniversary of Google Photos, Google is rolling out a revamped photo editor packed with powerful AI features previously exclusive to Pixel devices.
Now available to all users, the update introduces Reimagine and Auto Frame, two generative AI tools designed to make photo editing more creative and intuitive.
Reimagine allows users to alter photo elements—such as replacing a cloudy sky with “clear blue skies”—by simply typing text prompts.
Auto Frame, on the other hand, suggests alternative framings by cropping, widening, or using AI to intelligently fill in gaps.
The redesigned interface also centralises all editing tools and introduces AI Enhance, a feature that applies multiple smart adjustments with a single tap—like sharpening an image while removing unwanted objects.
Users can also tap on specific areas of a photo to receive targeted suggestions, such as improving lighting or blurring the background.
Google says the upgrade is designed to make professional-grade editing more accessible to everyone.
Discover Google Photos' new AI powered editor with reimagine features, intuitive suggestions, and easier album sharing now accessible to everyonehttps://t.co/1F7GlQxHJv
— Critiqs AI (@critiqsai) May 29, 2025
Android and iOS Rollout to Follow
Google has announced that the redesigned Photos editor will begin rolling out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS users set to receive the update later this year.
Thrilled to mark 10 years at #GooglePhotos by contributing to our new, redesigned photo editor! Building on the Magic Editor, it democratizes advanced editing to all. Coming to Android & iOS later this year. https://t.co/od08cVLXpt
— Clement Ng (@heyclement) May 29, 2025
Alongside the editor, Google is introducing a new way to share albums using QR codes.
This feature is designed to make collaboration more seamless—users can scan a printed or digital code to instantly view and contribute to a shared album.
It is particularly useful for group events, where attendees can easily add their own photos without needing to exchange contact details or links.