Google Photos Launches AI-Powered Touch-Up Tools for Skin Smoothing and Teeth Whitening

Google has rolled out new touch-up features in Google Photos that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance facial attributes in images. This functionality enables users to improve skin texture, eliminate blemishes, brighten eyes, and whiten teeth via an intuitive interface. By selecting a face in a photo, users can choose from options like heal, smooth, under-eyes, irises, teeth, eyebrows, or lips, and adjust the effect's intensity. Announced on the blog The Keyword, Google states these tools help photos reflect people's emotions in the moment. Although not highlighted in the initial announcement, the features utilize deep learning technology. A demo video showcases subtle enhancements on two young women. This update follows another that integrates the Gemini AI model with users' photo libraries for tailored image creation. The touch-up tools are being gradually released worldwide on Android devices with a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and running Android 9.0 or newer. Google aims to make professional retouching techniques, typically found in fashion and advertising, accessible to everyday users.