Google Photos update makes it easier to edit your photos on the web – here’s how
New redesign brings in editing tools from Google One
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● A Google account with photographs● A web browser● Internet connection
Ever since mid-June,Googlehas been periodically redesigning its Photos platform on various devices by bringing in advanced editing tools fromGoogle One. The changes first arrived onAndroid tabletsbefore moving over toChromebooks, and today, the update is now available on Google Photos for web browsers.
As it’s laid out by 9to5Google, users will be given a new layout consisting of multiple tabs. These sections include an extensive cropping tool allowing people to shape pictures in various aspect ratios. Presets are now in their own tab instead of being inside a dropdown menu. Dragging and rotation controls will be at the bottom of the screen next to a Reset button.
On browsers, the Filter section will be at the end instead of the front as is the case withGoogle Photoson Android tablets. In its place, the website will give Suggestions on what a user can do to enhance their photographs.
Upon going to yourGoogle Photos account, open one of your photos and you should see a small pop-up in the upper right-hand corner stating “Try the new editor”. If you don’t see it, there’s a chance the update hasn’t arrived yet to your account. This is a wide release so you should see it soon.
Quick steps for how to use the new Google Photos for web
Step-by-step guide detailing the new Google Photos for web
The changes toGoogle Photosdon’t stop there. Very recently, thetech giant added new features to the mobile app. Chief among everything in the patch is the improved Memories which will now “co-author” albums by grabbing pictures from your friends and family. There’s also an experimental generative AI tool to help you come up with titles for said albums. That last feature is only available to “select accounts in the US”.
While we have you, be sure to check out TechRadar’slist of the best free photos editors for PC and Macif you’re looking for other options.
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Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry for several years now specializing in consumer electronics, entertainment devices, Windows, and the gaming industry. But he’s also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.
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