Google has rolled out a new AI Enhance button in Google Photos, placing it alongside the existing Enhance and Dynamic options in the Auto tab of the image editor. The feature is now available worldwide for all Android users at no cost. It handles common photography issues like restoring highlights and shadows, correcting bad lighting, and subtly boosting colors.

Testing shows the tool works effectively for basic adjustments, though it's not revolutionary. Competing AI enhancement solutions offer similar capabilities. The subtlety could appeal to users who prefer natural-looking edits over dramatic transformations. Google notes that "output varies by device," hinting at on-device processing, though the feature requires an internet connection to function.

The feature joins other recent additions like facial touch-up tools, showing Google's push to expand editing options within its Photos app. While not groundbreaking, it provides another accessible option for users looking to quickly improve their photos without third-party apps.