Google Photos adds HDR editing powered by machine learning

Google has announced that it has added HDR editing to Google Photos. The addition of HDR editing tools will allow users to preserve

HDR detail and metadata

while making changes with the help of machine learning-based

photo editing tools

. “We’ve made improvements to how images are edited in High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). Now, HDR photos can keep their full dynamic range and crucial HDR metadata even after editing with features like Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, and Portrait Light. This means your edited photos will maintain their contrast and highlights to always look their best,” said the company.

Changes coming to Google Photos

- HDR editing with machine-leaning tools: With the feature the Photos taken in HDR will now maintain the full image depth and metadata even after editing.- New “Ultra HDR” Tool: This tool will enable users to fine-tune the brightness of the image. This will also preserve the HDR quality of the image and will offer more control to the user.- Renamed tool: Google has now renamed the ‘HDR’ editing option as ‘Tone’. The tool will help with photo adjustments.

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SDR to HDR enhancement

: With this users can now upgrade standard dynamic range of photo to HDR. This will enhance the brightness, depth and clarity of the image.

Google Photos AI search feature Ask Photos is back

Google has restarted the rollout of its

AI-powered Ask Photos feature

after pausing it earlier this month due to performance issues. The search tool, which lets users find images using natural language queries, now combines traditional search with AI processing to deliver faster results.The company temporarily halted Ask Photos deployment in early June when users complained about slow response times and interface problems. Google Photos Product Manager Jamie Aspinall admitted the feature wasn't meeting expectations "in terms of latency, quality and UX."