Six Hidden AI and Photo Management Tips in Google Photos

On July 22, @nikola_mr64990 published a thread detailing 6 hidden AI tricks and photo management features in Google Photos. The author notes that the app is far more than a basic storage gallery, offering a variety of built-in smart tools that greatly enhance the photo editing experience.

AI Image Editing and Style Transfer

For AI editing, Google Photos features Magic Editor. By entering edit mode, selecting an element, and typing a text prompt, users can move, delete, or fill in picture elements in seconds. Additionally, the app offers a Remix feature, allowing users to instantly transform old photos into comic, anime, sketch, or 3D art styles without extra software.

Smart Search and Text Extraction

Search and recognition capabilities are also highlighted. Users can use natural language (e.g., typing "beach photos 2023") to accurately find specific past photos. Meanwhile, the app includes an image text extraction (OCR) feature, making it easy to grab text directly from images.

Privacy Protection and Auto-Archiving

For daily photo management, the author introduced two practical features. First is the Locked Folder, where users can find and set up a hidden space protected by their screen lock. Second is auto-archiving: after creating an album, users can enable auto-add for specific people, and future photos of them will automatically be archived into the corresponding album.

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