Google Photos will allow editing images without creating additional copies
After saving changes, users will be able to reopen the editor and adjust previously applied settings.
Google has implemented a new change-saving mechanism in the Google Photos app for Android. Now, edited images will replace the original files instead of being saved as separate copies in the gallery.
Previously, creating a new copy was required when using tools such as Magic Eraser and Blur Removal, as well as when processing images in UltraHDR and C2PA formats.
Now, users will be able to return to previous settings after saving a photo. For example, they can readjust the intensity of a filter or brightness, or completely undo changes and restore the original appearance of the image.
The feature is available on devices running Android 11 and newer versions of the operating system.
This spring, Google also introduced additional retouching tools for Google Photos. With these, users can remove skin imperfections, improve skin texture, brighten eyes, and whiten teeth.
