Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for ‘quick’ fixes
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In Brief Posted: 1:20 PM PDT · April 20, 2026 Image Credits:Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Aisha Malik Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for ‘quick’ fixes Google Photos’ image editor is getting new touch-up tools to allow users to apply subtle edits and fixes, Google announced on Monday. You can use the new tools to remove blemishes, refine skin texture, brighten eyes, whiten teeth, and more. You can access the touch-up tools by selecting a face in a photo, then choosing which tool you want to use: heal, smooth, under eyes, irises, teeth, eyebrows, or lips. Once you choose a tool, you can adjust the intensity of the effect. Image Credits:Google (screenshot) The new touch-up tools are gradually rolling out globally in the Google Photos app on Android devices with at least 4 GB RAM and Android 9.0 and up. By launching its own touch-up tools, Google is likely hoping that people will stay within Google Photos when editing their images instead of navigating to a third-party app. It’s worth noting that studies have shown that constantly retouching photos may be harmful and lead to negative emotions, low self-esteem, or body image issues. Topics Apps, Google, Google Photos, In Brief, photo editing April 30 San Francisco, CA StrictlyVC kicks off the year in SF. Get in the room for unfiltered fireside chats with industry leaders, insider VC insights, and high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited. REGISTER NOW Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.
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