Google Gemini’s AI photo editing is next-level — here’s what it can really do

(Image credit: Google Images)

Google’s Gemini app is getting a powerful new boost: the "nano banana” image editing model offers advanced AI image editing capabilities that keep people (and pets) looking like themselves, even when you completely change their style, background or setting.

The update, rolling out today for both free and paid users, integrates a new DeepMind model that’s already earning top marks in early testing. Now users can preview their living room with a new color of paint, drop themselves and their pets into a fun scene or get a look at their future self.

These latest tools give users much more control over the images they bring to life and the stories they tell with each picture.

Editing that keeps 'you' consistent

image of a girl and dog — (Image credit: Google Gemini)

One of the biggest challenges in AI photo editing is maintaining likeness. The small inconsistencies can add up, making an image feel “off.” Google says this upgrade focuses on keeping people’s identities and features consistent across edits. This means that users can have more fun with their images without sacrificing their "selfie." For example, users can try on new haircuts, give their pets silly clothing or even swap outfits without losing details that make images unrecognizable.

Gemini also supports uploading multiple photos so you can combine them. For example, blend your selfie with a shot of your cat to generate a new portrait of you both on a road trip.

Multi-turn editing and style mixing

promo of Gemini editing — (Image credit: Gemini)

Users can now make step-by-step changes to the same photo. Start with an empty room, wallpaper the walls, add furniture, decor and paint until it feels complete. Gemini allows for “multi-turn editing,” meaning you can tweak specific parts of an image while leaving everything else intact.

There’s also a new design mixing feature that lets you apply the style of one image to an object in another. Think flower petal textures on rain boots, or a dress patterned after butterfly wings.

Global rollout today

Both free and premium Gemini users worldwide can start experimenting with these new tools today. Every generated image will include a visible watermark as well as Google’s SynthID digital watermark to mark it as AI-made.

With this update, Gemini is raising the bar for how consistent and flexible AI-powered editing can be.

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