From tackling dark circles after a long shift to fixing an unexpected blemish or simply adding a touch of radiance, Google Photos now offers comprehensive solutions.
Google has officially launched a new Touch Up collection within its Photos app editor, marking the first time face retouching capabilities are built directly into the platform. Before this update, such adjustments were exclusively accessible via Google’s Camera app during the photo capture process.
GoogleWhich features are included?
With the introduction of the Touch Up feature (which includes skin smoothing, teeth whitening, and eye brightening options), users can now refine photos they have already captured directly within the application. There is no longer a requirement to export the image, launch a separate application, perform the edits, and then save the file back.
This new functionality provides several editing choices: healing, smoothing, under-eye correction, iris enhancement, teeth whitening, eyebrow shaping, and lip adjustments. Every option comes with an intensity slider that dictates the strength of the applied effect. The primary objective appears to be subtle refinement rather than drastic alteration.
GoogleIs individual face editing possible in group shots?
Absolutely, and this is where the new feature proves its true value. Google’s AI technology identifies distinct faces, allowing users to whiten one person’s teeth or smooth their skin in a group photo without the changes affecting adjacent individuals.
At present, the tool can handle up to six faces per image. The deployment is happening in stages. The Touch Up feature is now accessible on Android devices operating Android 9.0 or newer, equipped with a minimum of 4GB of RAM. For the vast number of users who rely on the Photos app every day, this transforms it into a comprehensive editing hub.
This development positions the Google Photos app as a direct competitor to specialized retouching applications like Facetune and Snapseed.