Google introduced an AI-powered editing feature in Google Photos called “Edit with Ask Photos” last year, allowing users to make photo adjustments using natural language prompts. It initially debuted in a handful of countries, but Google is now expanding support to five new markets.
From four countries to nine
Until now, Edit with Ask Photos was available in the US, Australia, India, and Japan. But in a recent community post, Google has announced that it is rolling out in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and Italy. The rollout is live but gradual, so users in these regions may not see the feature appear immediately.
Once available, the feature will let users make changes to an image by describing edits instead of fiddling with sliders and tools manually. Prompts like “remove the glare,” restore this old photo,” or “remove the distractions in the background” will be enough to get the job done. This approach lowers the bar for photo editing, making it accessible for people who find traditional tools intimidating or time-consuming.
Android only for now
The European expansion is currently limited to Android. In the US, Edit with Ask Photos is also available on iOS, but Google has not said whether that will extend to the new markets. For now, iPhone users in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and Italy will need to wait for an update that Google has not yet committed to.
The expansion arrives shortly after Google added a Touch Up suite to the Photos app, bringing face retouching tools to the editor for the first time. The feature lets users smooth skin, whiten teeth, and brighten eyes directly inside the app, without needing a third-party editor.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
