Google introduced a new AI tool for Photos which will help users transform their photos. Using the Magic Editor users can reposition subjects, change the colour of sky and can do more changes to their photos. 

Google is transforming all its services with AI and introducing new features to enhance user experience. At the Google I/O 2023 event, the company announced a slew of new AI features that will be available across Google Workspace and apps. The new features include the availability of AI chatbot Bard to everyone, AI tools for Gmail, Docs and other Workspace products, and a new Magic Editor for Google Photos.

Google has previously utilized AI for features like the Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur in Photos, and is now introducing Magic Editor, which utilizes generative AI to enable users to make major edits to their photos without professional tools. With Magic Editor, users can edit specific parts of their photos such as the foreground or background, fill gaps, or even reposition subjects for a better-framed shot.

During the I/O event, Google showcased examples of the Magic Editor in action, including one where a person in front of a waterfall was entirely moved to the side of the photo, people in the background were erased, and the sky was made a prettier blue.

Let’s take a detailed look at all the capabilities of Google’s new Magic Editor for photos and how it can help users transform images.

Here are some of the things which users can do with Magic Editor:

Remove unwanted objects : Magic Editor can automatically remove unwanted objects from your photos, such as people, animals, or objects. This is perfect for cleaning up your photos and making them look more professional. For example, you could remove a person who is standing in the background of your photo, or you could remove a piece of trash that is in the foreground.

Change the sky: Magic Editor can change the sky in your photos to any color you want. This is a great way to improve the look of your photos and make them more interesting. For example, you could change the sky from blue to orange to create a sunset effect, or you could change the sky from cloudy to clear to make your photo look brighter.

Reposition the subject: Magic Editor can reposition the subject of your photos, so that they’re standing in a more flattering spot. This is a great way to improve the composition of your photos and make them more visually appealing. For example, you could move a person to the center of the photo, or you could move them to a spot that is more in shadow.

Add effects: Magic Editor can add a variety of effects to your photos, such as filters, borders, and text. This is a great way to personalise your photos and make them more unique. For example, you could add a filter to make your photo look vintage, or you could add a border to make your photo look more like a painting.

Significantly, Google has announced that it will release Magic Editor as an experimental feature later this year. With that Google has also cautioned users that there may be instances when it does not work correctly. The company stated that tests and user feedback will aid in improving the feature over time, especially since users edit around 1.7 billion photos each month using Google Photos.

However, it is unclear whether Google will eventually charge for Magic Editor or keep it exclusive to Pixel devices. The feature may be offered as a perk to Google One subscribers, as was done with Magic Eraser earlier this year. Initially, the feature will be available only on “select” Pixel devices, although Google has not yet revealed which phones will receive it first.

Additionally, Google has also announced plans to reveal more about the AI technology that powers Magic Editor as it approaches the early access release of the feature. However, the company has declined to provide further details at this time.