Google Photos to roll out Magic Editor, Magic Eraser and other AI editing tools to all users from May 15

Google earlier offered Magic Editor, Magic Eraser and other AI editing features to Pixel users and Google One members

Google Photos is extending its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered editing tools, including Magic Editor and Magic Eraser, to all its users starting May 15, tech giant Google said on April 10.

This move comes as consumers around the world are increasingly embracing AI editing tools in their daily lives.

Magic Editor enables users to make complex photo edits without having professional-level editing skills.

The feature uses a combination of AI techniques, including generative AI, to help people edit specific parts of an image — like the repositioning the subject, changing the sky color or the photo background, and filling in gaps in a photo among others.

The feature was first introduced at Google I/O in May 2023 and is currently limited to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. With today's announcement, Magic Editor will be available to all Pixel smartphones.

All Google Photos users on Android and iOS will also get 10 Magic Editor saves per month. To go beyond this limit, people will have to buy a Premium Google One plan. Google said that the feature will be available on devices that have at least 3GB RAM and runs on Android 8.0/iOS 15 or later software versions. It will also be available for users of Pixel tablets.

Magic Eraser allows users to erase distracting objects from their photos such as people in the background and power lines and power poles. First introduced in October 2021, the feature was rolled to all Pixel smartphone users and Google One members on Android and iOS in February 2023.

AI editing features such as Photo Unblur to clear up blurry pictures, Portrait Light that lets users adjust the position and brightness of light in portrait photos post capture, HDR effect for photos and videos, Color Pop, and new styles to create personalised, shareable collages are also being rolled to consumers.

Also being made available are features such as Cinematic photos, Portrait Blur, Sky suggestions, and Video effects. Google said these features will start rolling to consumers beginning from May 15 and continue throughout the coming months.