Google Photos introduces quick editing features for efficient image sharing before posting.
Google is continually enhancing its Google Photos application on mobile devices. The search engine giant has recently rolled out a new HDR tool aimed at revitalizing old photos, alongside improvements to its facial recognition feature. Now, Google is introducing a new “Quick Edit” feature that allows users to make last-minute edits to their photos just before sharing. This new editing capability is being distributed through a server-side update and is currently available to a limited group of users.
Google is expected to expand access to a larger audience in the coming days. Many Google Photos users have already noticed a new “Quick Edit” page that appears during the photo-sharing process. Previously, sharing images was straightforward—users could simply tap the share button, which brought up a list of contacts and apps for sending the photo. With the introduction of the “Quick Edit” page, users can crop their photos and use an enhancement button for general edits before sending them out.
However, this feature is somewhat limited, offering only basic cropping and enhancement options without advanced editing tools like light and saturation sliders or Google’s AI-powered capabilities. While the new feature may not be a game-changer, it could prove frustrating for users who are sharing multiple images at once. Fortunately, there is an option to disable the “Quick Edit” feature, which will restore the simpler sharing process. Users can toggle this option off through the settings cog located at the top of the app, making it easier for those who prefer a more straightforward approach to sharing their photos.
